PBKS vs DC Predictions – IPL 2024 – 23/03/2024
Mullanpur set to host PBKS and DC in their first IPL match
The second match of the IPL 2024 will have Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals square off on Saturday, March 23. The afternoon fixture of the Saturday doubleheader will take place at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, with the kick off time of 3:30 PM IST.
Both these teams have not won an IPL title yet and would be hoping to start this season on a winning note.
Here is our analysis for this Saturday afternoon fixture.
PBKS vs DC: Prediction [IPL 2024] – Best Bets
This could be a high-scoring fixture and we will focus on batting while selecting bets. Check out the best bets for this PBKS vs DC match.
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Shikhar Dhawan has been a consistent performer in the last few years and usually plays in a safer manner. Expect him to get a good start here in this game.
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David Warner is amongst the most prolific batters in the IPL and has been in good form. In the previous IPL season, he made 518 runs at an average of 37 with six half centuries.
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Both these sides have some destructive batters in their line-up and have vulnerable bowling units. Expect plenty of boundaries in this game.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
This will be the first high profile match played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The venue has hosted a good amount of matches in domestic cricket and the pitches are generally pretty good for batting.
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Head-to-Head Record PBKS vs DC
The head to head record between these two teams in IPL is equally matched. They have faced each other 32 times and both teams have won 16 matches each. However, DC holds an edge in recent times with four wins in the last five encounters.
PBKS
Punjab Kings have failed to make it to the top four since 2014, when they had made it to the final. Last season, they finished eighth on the table with six wins out of 14 games. During the auction, they signed Rilee Rossouw, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes and Shashank Singh. Shikhar Dhawan will continue to lead the side.
DC
Delhi Capitals had a terrible season last year, finishing ninth with five wins and nine losses. DC have received a big boost this season as Rishabh Pant is set to lead the side after recovering from an accident. In the auction, they brought in Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Jhye Richardson, Ricky Bhui and Kumar Kushagra. However, Brook withdrew while Lungi Ngidi was ruled out.
Where to Watch PBKS vs DC
Check out the details of where to watch the PBKS vs DC match.
- Star Sports Network (TV) / Jio Cinema (Streaming) – India
- Sky Sports / SkyGo app – UK
- Fox Sports / Foxtel Go app – Australia
- SuperSport – South Africa
- Sky Sports NZ – New Zealand
- Willow – USA
Toss Prediction
The venue in Mullanpur is likely to produce a flat pitch for their first IPL game. Batting first is usually a better option in afternoon games so expect the team winning the toss to bat first.
PBKS vs DC – Key Points
Here are some more details about the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a better idea.
Weather conditions
The weather in Mohali should be hot and humid on the afternoon of 23rd March. The temperature is expected to hover in the mid-30 degree Celsius. Rain should not be an issue for this game as things stand.
Favorites to win the match – DC
Delhi Capitals have dominated the recent record against Punjab Kings, winning four of the last five games. Both teams have several issues but DC seem to have a better bowling unit.
Key matchup
Liam Livingstone has scored 14 off 13 versus Kuldeep Yadav while being dismissed once. Livingstone is a key player for PBKS and this could be an interesting match-up in this game.
