With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 kickstarting in spectacular fashion, fans’ excitement has soared and they now eagerly await the upcoming matches. All eyes are now on the second fixture set for March 23, pitting Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals at the newly minted Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium.
Both teams boast a lineup of prominent match-winners, promising a spectacle filled with fireworks throughout the battle. Shikhar Dhawan continues to lead the Punjab-based side, while Delhi Capitals welcome back Rishabh Pant in the captain’s role, who missed the last edition due to injury.
IPL 2024, PBKS vs DC:
Date and time: March 23; 10:00 AM GMT / 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is Punjab Kings’ newly inaugurated home ground and this match will mark a historic occasion as it prepares to host its maiden game. Situated in Chandigarh, this stadium boasts a pitch known to favor batters, yet early phases of the match may witness bowlers asserting their dominance. Moreover, spinners are likely to play a significant role as the game unfolds, with the anticipated low bounce adding to the challenge. Overall, one can anticipate a fiercely contested encounter promising an enthralling battle between bat and ball.
PBKS vs DC Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow
All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Sam Curran, Axar Patel, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh. Kagiso Rabada
PBKS vs DC Dream11/ My11Circle Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: David Warner (c), Mitchell Marsh (vc)
Choice 2: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Axar Patel (vc)
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PBKS vs DC Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Backups:
Rishabh Pant, Harshal Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza
PBKS vs DC Dream11/ My11Circle Team for today’s match (March 23, 10:00 AM GMT):
PBKS vs DC (Screengrab: Dream11)
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Match Prediction:
Case 1:
PBKS wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 45-55
DC total: 175-180
Case 2:
DC wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 50-55
PBKS total: 165-175
Team bowling first to win the contest.
Squads
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Harpreet Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma (vc), Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Shivam Singh, Sikandar Raza, Atharva Taide, Chris Woakes, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Vidwath Kaverappa, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Prince Choudhary, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan
Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c), Abishek Porel, Ricky Bhui, SS Chikara, Yash Dhull, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Shai Hope, Kumar Kushagra, Prithvi Shaw, Tristan Stubbs, David Warner (vc), Harry Brook, Lalit Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Praveen Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Vicky Ostwal, Rasikh Salam, Jhye Richardson, Ishant Sharma.
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