Match Preview:
Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 59th match of the ongoing 16th edition of the Indian Premier League 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Despite being at the bottom of the table, David Warner’s team is a dangerous opponent as they have nothing to lose following their recent defeat to the Chennai Super Kings.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings have everything at stake in their upcoming games as their playoff hopes hang by a thread. A victory would boost their chances of making it to the top four, but they also need support from other teams in the competition.
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Match Details:
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings, Match 59, IPL 2023
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Date & Time: Saturday, May 13, 7:30 PM IST
Telecast & Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioCinema
Pitch Report from Arun Jaitley Stadium:
The previous match at this venue witnessed a high-scoring affair, with the team batting second comfortably chasing down a target of over 180 runs. The batsmen can expect favourable conditions in Delhi, and the team winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first due to the expected dew factor in the later stages of the game.
Probable Playing XIs:
Delhi Capitals (DC):
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David Warner (c), Phil Salt (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Manish Pandey, Aman Hakim Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Probable Best Performers for DC vs PBKS:
Probable Best Batter:
Liam Livingstone: The explosive English batter, who returned from an injury in IPL 2023, is in great form. To secure a victory against the visitors, Delhi Capitals must find a way to dismiss Livingstone, as he has the ability to change the game’s momentum in just a few deliveries.
Probable Best Bowler:
Mitchell Marsh: Although Mitchell Marsh hasn’t taken a large number of wickets for the Delhi Capitals, his contributions are valuable. The Australian all-rounder has taken nine wickets in the last three matches and has been in exceptional form during the second half of the tournament.
Today’s Match Prediction: The team batting second is likely to win.
Also Read: Top 5 Bowlers with most wickets in IPL history
-IANS
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