PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025: Punjab’s Brave Fight Falls Short as Delhi Clinch Victory at Scenic Dharamshala
PBKS vs DC
PBKS vs DC : On Thursday, May 8, the 58th Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match would feature Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Delhi Capitals (DC). The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, the home field of PBKS, will host the game.
Axar Patel’s DC and Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS To get a little bit closer to qualifying for the playoffs, both teams will want to win and take those two vital points.
Pitch Report :
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium’s pitch is renowned for providing hitters with support and a stable surface for huge hits. On the other hand, early support for the quick bowlers during the powerplay is anticipated. Since rain is expected at the venue on the day of the match, dew is unlikely to affect the game. It is anticipated that the deck will be fast-paced, similar to the one used in the PBKS vs. Lucknow Super Giants match at Dharamsala.
Weather Report Dharamsala :
AccuWeather reports that rain is expected in Dharamsala this morning. Nonetheless, it is anticipated that the likelihood will decrease as the game progresses. Throughout the game, the temperature in Dharamsala will hover around 18 degrees Celsius. Throughout the match, the humidity is expected to fluctuate at 53%. To play spoilsport, there is a 20% chance of rain.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala – IPL Stats
Matches Played: 14
Matches won batting first: 9
Matches won batting second: 5
Matches with no result: 0
Matches tied: 0
Highest total by a team: 241
Lowest total by a team: 116
Highest individual score by a player: 106 – Adam Gilchrist
Best bowling figures by a player: 4/9 – Amit Mishra
Punjab Kings at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Matches played: 14
Matches won: 6
Matches lost: 8
Matches tied: 0
No Result: 0
Highest score: 236
Lowest score: 116
Delhi Capitals at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Matches played: 4
Matches won: 2
Matches lost: 2
Matches tied: 0
No Result: 0
Highest score: 213
The probable XII Punjab Kings are: PBKS vs DC
Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and Shreyas Iyer (captain).
Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, and Faf du Plessis are the Delhi Capitals.
Head-to-Head Information – PBKS vs DC
33 games were played
PBKS wins 17 games.
DC won 15 matches.
Matches tied: 1
No result: 0
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | PBKS vs DC, Match 58, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Thursday, May 8, 2025 |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Occasion | 58th Match of IPL 2025 |
| Teams | Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) |
| PBKS Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
Pitch Report
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature of Pitch | Batter-friendly with good bounce |
| Powerplay Support | Early assistance to fast bowlers expected |
| Dew Factor | Unlikely due to expected rain |
| Surface Type | Fast-paced (like PBKS vs LSG 2024 pitch) |
Weather Report – Dharamsala (May 8, 2025)
| Parameter | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Morning Condition | Rain likely |
| Evening Condition | Rain chances reduce |
| Temperature | Around 18°C |
| Humidity | Around 53% |
| Rain Probability | 20% chance of rain during match hours |
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium – IPL Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 9 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 5 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches with No Result | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 241 |
| Lowest Team Total | 116 |
| Highest Individual Score | 106 – Adam Gilchrist |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/9 – Amit Mishra |
Punjab Kings at Dharamsala (Home Ground Stats)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won | 6 |
| Matches Lost | 8 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Highest Score | 236 |
| Lowest Score | 116 |
Delhi Capitals at Dharamsala
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Matches Won | 2 |
| Matches Lost | 2 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Highest Score | 213 |
Head-to-Head Record: PBKS vs DC
| Total Matches | PBKS Wins | DC Wins | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Probable Playing XI – Punjab Kings
| Player Name | Role/Position |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | Captain/Batsman |
| Josh Inglis | Wicket-keeper/Batsman |
| Shashank Singh | Batsman |
| Nehal Wadhera | Batsman |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder |
| Marco Jansen | All-rounder |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Spinner |
| Arshdeep Singh | Fast Bowler |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | Fast Bowler |
| Priyansh Arya | Batsman |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Batsman |
Probable Playing XI – Delhi Capitals
| Player Name | Role/Position |
|---|---|
| Axar Patel (C) | Captain/All-rounder |
| Abishek Porel | Wicket-keeper |
| Karun Nair | Batsman |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batsman |
| Ashutosh Sharma | Batsman |
| Vipraj Nigam | All-rounder |
| Mitchell Starc | Fast Bowler |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Fast Bowler |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spinner |
| T Natarajan | Fast Bowler |
| Faf du Plessis | Batsman |
