The stage is set at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, where Punjab Kings will lock horns with Delhi Capitals in the fifty-eighth IPL 2025 match on 8th May at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best PBKS vs DC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 58th match of the IPL 2025. Expert analysis and more.
PBKS vs DC Match Preview:
Punjab Kings will take on Delhi Capitals in the fifty-eighth match of the IPL 2025 on May 8th at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. With the playoffs approaching, both teams are looking to strengthen their positions on the points table.
Punjab Kings have had an impressive season so far, sitting second after registering seven wins from eleven matches. In their most recent outing, they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs, thanks to a dominant performance from Prabhsimran Singh, who scored 91 runs.
Delhi Capitals are placed fifth with six victories from eleven games. Their previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad was washed out due to rain, denying them a chance to gain momentum.
Out of the 33 matches these sides have contested in IPL history, Punjab Kings have the upper hand with 17 wins, while Delhi Capitals have emerged victorious 16 times.
PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
Punjab Kings |
17 |
Delhi Capitals |
16 |
PBKS vs DC Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature |
29°C |
Weather Forecast |
Few Clouds |
Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
191 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records |
Poor |
Winning % |
20% |
PBKS vs DC Playing 11s (Predicted):
Punjab Kings Playing 11: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer©, Josh Inglis(wk), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar
Delhi Capitals Playing 11: Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul(wk), Axar Patel©, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma
Hot Picks for PBKS vs DC Fantasy Cricket Tips:
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Captaincy Picks:
Shreyas Iyer, the team’s leading run-scorer, anchors the top order with composed knocks and consistently builds strong starts. He stacked 45 off 25 in the previous game and can play a vital role in this match as well. |
KL Rahul, the composed right-handed batter from Delhi Capitals, anchors the middle order with control and tactical precision. He will be looking to get back in form in this clash. |
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Top Picks:
Prabhsimran Singh, the aggressive right-handed opener from Punjab Kings, blazed his way to a commanding 91 runs in the previous match. He has been in sensational recent touch and can play a crucial knock here as well. |
Axar Patel, the captain of Delhi Capitals, brings all-around strength with his left-arm spin and ability to score crucial runs. He will be aiming to contribute with both bat as well as ball. |
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Budget Picks:
Jos Inglis, the right-handed wicket-keeper batter from Punjab Kings, provides stability in the middle-order with his clean strokeplay and quick running between the wickets. |
Karun Nair, a right-handed batsman from Delhi Capitals, anchors the top order with his solid technique and ability to build partnerships. |
PBKS vs DC Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain |
Shreyas Iyer & KL Rahul |
Vice-Captain |
Prabhsimran Singh & Axar Patel |
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 58 IPL 2025 Players to Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
|
7.0 credits |
4 points |
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7.0 credits |
4 points |
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 58 IPL 2025 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Shreyas Iyer |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Axar Patel |
Punt Picks |
Jos Inglis & Karun Nair |
Dream11 Combination |
1-3-3-4 |
PBKS vs DC Match Winner Prediction:
With their solid squad and recent form, Punjab Kings are anticipated to secure victory in this match.