PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – IPL 2025, 58th Match

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Punjab Kings face Delhi Capitals on in a pivotal IPL 2025 clash at Dharamsala. Both teams are vying for play-off positions. Punjab, currently with 15 points, should only need one more win to secure a spot. Delhi has more work to do on 12 points to break into the top four.

The battle between the Kings batting lineup and the Capitals pace attack could be telling for the outcome in Dharamsala.

Team Stats

Punjab Kings	Vs	Delhi Capitals
10	Matches Played	10
70%	Win	60%
183	Average Score	182
245	Highest Score	211
98	Lowest Score	161

Head to Head Record

Teams	Matches Won
Punjab Kings	3
Delhi Capitals	7

Probable Playing XI

Punjab Kings Expected Playing 11

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Delhi Capitals Expected Playing 11

Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Thangarasu Natarajan

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Injuries & Illnesses

Glenn Maxwell from Punjab Kings has been ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2025. He has been replaced by countryman Mitchell Owen. Axar Patel of Delhi Capitals injured his hand against Kolkata Knight Riders, but seemed to have recovered again.

Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

There is a chance of rain leading up to the game, so that is likely to impact bowling conditions earlier on. The seamers could be handy bowlers on this pitch. The pitch is known for its pace and bounce. There should be good value for batters as batting conditions improve though.

PBKS vs DC Dream11 Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Prabhsimran Singh has been a consistent performer for Punjab Kings, amassing 1193 runs in 45 IPL matches with a century and seven half-centuries. KL Rahul has surpassed 5000 IPL runs, becoming the fastest to reach this milestone in just 130 innings.

Batters

Shreyas Iyer has been pivotal as Punjab Kings captain. In his most recent match against Lucknow Super Giants, he scored 45 runs off 25 balls. In his debut IPL season, Priyansh Arya has made a significant impact with almost 350 runs while striking at almost 200. Faf du Plessis is reliable as always. His IPL career of 4739 runs and 39 half-centuries underscores the value he brings to any IPL franchise.

Tristan Stubbs had a standout IPL 2024 as the team's second-highest run-scorer with 378 runs at an average of 54 and a strike rate of 190.90. He has continued the trend of an average over 50 and a strike rate over 150 in 2025.

All Rounders

Marco Jansen has been effective with the ball in the IPL with 31 wickets. He has three four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul in all T20s. Indian international and captain of Delhi Capitals Axar Patel has been instrumental both as a leader and an all-rounder. He has three half-centuries and one four-wicket haul in the IPL.

Bowlers

Yuzvendra Chahal has been a walking wicket-taker at whichever franchise he walks into the dressing room. The leg-spinner has 14 wickets this year as part of an IPL career with 219 wickets. Arshdeep Singh has put the new ball to good work with swing upfront. He has ten wickets in his past six bowling innings. Left-armer Mitchell Starc has been a formidable force in the bowling department for Delhi Capitals with 14 wickets in 2025. Overall, he has two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul in the IPL.

PBKS vs DC Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Captain

In IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer has been a cornerstone for Punjab Kings with more than 400 runs in an IPL career spanning more than 3500 runs. Notably, his six-hitting has almost been unmatched this year. Remarkably, he has had seven seasons where he has hit more sixes than this year.

Vice-Captain

Arshdeep Singh has been a linchpin in Punjab Kings' bowling attack this season and seasons past. He was Punjab’s top performer when they last met Delhi when he took bowling figures of two for 28 in four overs.

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PBKS vs DC Team Expert Advice

The weather conditions may have a significant story to tell on matchday. There is a heavy chance of rain at some point in the day.

The seam bowlers are likely to bear fruits with conditions in their favour, especially during a tricky batting period in the powerplay. The spinners will need to adjust to the ball not gripping and turning.

The batters will have to be cautious in their approach to effectively manage the weather thrown at them. The teams may need to taper their expectations of what a par score in the first innings is.

Notable Stats

Most Fantasy Points

Shreyas Iyer is on top of the pile with 772 Dream11 fantasy points. He has Axar Patel with 758 points hot on his tail

Most Runs

Prabhsimran Singh is on top with 437 runs

Most Wickets

Arshdeep Singh has been a reliable left-arm swing bowler with 16 wickets

Most Sixes

Shreyas Iyer has been unstoppable as a six-hitter. The top-order batter has 27 sixes in 11 innings

Best Strike Rate

Priyansh Arya has scored runs at pace with his strike rate of 192.78. Teammate Shreyas Iyer with 180.80 has been another power player

Best Economy

Kuldeep Yadav has been far and away the most economical bowler with an economy of 6.74. Arshdeep Singh behind him with an economy of 8.01 tells the tale of how good wrist-spinner Yadav has been