PBKS vs DC Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 66th Match of IPL 2025

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The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is set to host a pivotal IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) tonight. For PBKS, this match is a golden opportunity to solidify their position in the top two, a feat they haven't achieved since their runner-up finish in 2014. A victory here would not only boost their net run rate but also provide momentum heading into their final league game against Mumbai Indians. 

Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS has shown remarkable consistency this season. Iyer himself has been in fine form, amassing 435 runs at a strike rate of 174.69. The team's batting lineup, featuring the likes of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, has been complemented by a potent bowling attack led by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal. On the other hand, DC's campaign has been marred by inconsistency. Despite KL Rahul's impressive tally of 504 runs this season, the team has struggled to find cohesion. With playoff hopes dashed, DC will be playing for pride and the chance to disrupt PBKS's aspirations. 

Historically, encounters between these two teams have been closely contested, with PBKS holding a slight edge. However, with current form and stakes considered, PBKS appears poised to capitalize on their momentum.  

Head-to-Head: PBKS vs DC - Who Holds the Advantage?

If we talk about head to head record, then both the teams have faced each other33 times in which PBKS has won 17 matches whereas DC have won 16 matches. In such a situation, PBKS will have an advantage in this match because they will be playing on their home ground for the first time in IPL 2025.

The matches between the two teams are always tough. PBKS's team is looking in good form but DC's main batsmen need to take responsibility as they are getting out after getting set. For DC, both openers Faf du Plessis and Abhishek Porel have looking in good touch but need to perform well at away matches.

Total Matches Played: 33

PBKS Wins: 17

DC Wins: 16

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 0

Despite Punjab having the firepower of Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyash Iyer, DC's all-around strength and explosive players Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam give them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle, with both sides frequently trading blows in IPL clashes.

Recent Forms of Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals:

PBKS: W W L W W 

DC: L L W L W

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, PBKS might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyash Iyer, Nehal Badhera and Shashank Singh, but DC's balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam make them a formidable opponent. Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest.

Injury Update:

Currently no injury concerns from both sides.

PBKS vs DC Match, Date, Time, & Venue: 

Match: PBKS vs DC 66th Match of IPL 2025  

Date & Time: 24 May 2025

Stadium: Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

PBKS vs DC Match Pitch Report:

The iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has been a key IPL venue since 2008, offering a pitch that has consistently provided exciting contests between bat and ball. As the venue for numerous thrilling IPL matches, SMS Stadium has become renowned for its balanced surface, which slightly favours chasing teams. In the 62 IPL matches played here, 41 have been won by teams batting second, giving chasing sides a 65% success rate.

The pitch at SMS Stadium offers a fair contest for both batters and bowlers. Early on, batsmen enjoy good bounce and pace, allowing them to score freely. However, as the game progresses, bowlers — particularly spinners and medium pacers — can extract valuable assistance. The pitch is known to be unpredictable, with scores fluctuating greatly. The highest team total here is 217/6 (SRH vs RR, IPL 2023), while the lowest is 59 (RR vs RCB, IPL 2023).

The average first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is around 161.5, though recent matches have seen an increase to 179.5. This trend reflects the growing emphasis on aggressive batting in modern IPL cricket. The outfield at SMS Stadium is among the largest in the IPL, making it difficult for players to clear the boundary, with more than 60% of dismissals coming from catches, many of them in the deep.

While batters can post big scores on their day, bowlers also have their say, especially with accurate lines and variations. The average runs per over at the stadium is 8.14, suggesting a competitive balance between bat and ball. IPL teams often prefer bowling first due to the surface's tendency to ease out under lights, which makes chasing more manageable. The average second-innings score stands at 148.8, further reinforcing the advantage for sides chasing targets.

IPL Stats	Value
Total Matches	62
Batting First Won	21
Bowling First Won	42
1st Innings Average Score	162
2nd Innings Average Score	149
Highest Total	217/6
Lowest Total	59/10
Highest Chased	217/6
Lowest Defended	144/6

Possible Playing 11 for Punjab Kings:

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Mitchell Owen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal 

Impact Sub: Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vaishak, Harpreet Brar, Prabhsimran Singh

Possible playing 11 for Delhi Capitals

Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi , KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera   

Impact Subs: Sameer Rizvi, Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk 

Punjab Kings Key players: 

Priyansh Arya: 9 (7), 23 (15), 69 (35), 22 (15), 16 (11), 22 (12)

Prabhsimran Singh: 21 (10), 54 (36), 83 (49), 33 (17), 13 (9), 30 (15)

Shreyas Iyer: 30 (25), 72 (41), 25* (16), 6 (10), 7 (10), 0 (2)

Shashank Singh: 59 (30), 23 (12), DNP, 31* (33), 1 (5), 18(17)

Marco Jansen: DNB + 2/41, 4 (2) + 2/30, 0/20 + 25*(20), 2/10 + DNB, 3/17 + 1(2), 0/39 + 5(5)

Arshdeep Singh: 0/60, 2/25, 1/26, 2/23, 1/11, 1/37

Yuzvendra Chahal: 0/30, 4/32, 1/36, 2/11, 1/5, 1/56

Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh, KL Rahul

Batsman: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Tristan Stubbs 

All-rounders: Marco Janson, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam

Bowlers:  Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep yadav, T. Natarajan

Punjab kings vs Delhi capitals Team for Today Match:

Punjab kings vs Delhi capitals Prediction Caption and Vice-Captain: 

Choice 1: Vipraj Nigam (C), Sheyas Iyer (VC) 

Choice 2:  Shreyas Iyer (C), Arshdeep Singh (VC)

Punjab kings vs Delhi capitals Fantasy Prediction Backups:

Nehal Vadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Karun Nair, Kuldeep Yadav

Disclaimer:     

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision

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