IPL 2022: Match 64, PBKS vs DC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between Punjab and Delhi?

After winning their previous encounter, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face a strong opponent in form of the Delhi Capitals (DC) in their next group stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The encounter will take place at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on May 16 (Monday). Not only PBKS, but DC are also coming into the contest after winning their previous match and would want to continue their winning run in the tournament.

While PBKS defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their previous match by 54 runs, DC crushed the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by eight wickets and ensured that they remain in the hunt for the play-offs. Both PBKS and DC have been playing some good cricket in patches and will want to perform on a consistent basis as the tournament is coming to the business end. This is a must-win encounter for both teams and a loss will more or less end their hopes of making it to the top four.

Match Details

Venue:   Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai

Date & Time: May 16, 7:30 PM

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network for Television and Disney + Hotstar app for live streaming.

Pitch Report

The wicket at DY Patil Academy has been offering something to both batters and bowlers. The new ball moves a touch, but as the batters get settled on the wicket, the stroke-making gets easy. Skipper winning the toss might want to have a field first, considering the dew factor.

Probable Playing XIs for PBKS vs DC

Punjab Kings

Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mayank Agarwal (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh

Delhi Capitals

David Warner, Srikar Bharat/Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Anrich Nortje

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the Match

Jonny Bairstow:

After enduring a few poor outings, the Englishman Jonny Bairstow has roared back to form with two back to back fifties. The right-handed batter totally demolished the RCB bowling attack in the previous match and will want to emulate his performance in the upcoming encounter as well.

Probable best bowler of the Match

Chetan Sakariya:

The left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya scalped two crucial wickets and gave away just 23 runs in his four-over quota against RR. The 24-year-old has the ability to extract massive swing from the new ball and will want to take some crucial wickets for his side in the upcoming encounter.

Today’s match prediction: Chasing side to win the match.

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.