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Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer are the in-form batters for Punjab, so backing either of them to put up 30 or more in this match will be a smart choice.
Back Punjab Kings as the winners of this match.
Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India |
Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
Match 66 of IPL 2025 brings Punjab Kings (PBKS) up against Delhi Capitals (DC) this Saturday in Jaipur. Punjab have sealed a playoff berth with 17 points from 12 outings and are currently placed third. Their aim now is to break into the top two, which would give them an extra shot at making the final. As for DC, their season is already over in of playoff hopes. They’ve been knocked out and have just this one match left to close things out on a better note. Based on how Punjab have gone about things lately, they carry the upper hand heading into this clash.
190/10 in 19.2 9.83
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98/5 in 12.1 8.05
190/9 in 20.0 9.5
204/9 in 20.0 10.2
198/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Delhi Capitals won by 15 runs
213/2 in 20.0
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IPL 2023
Punjab Kings won by 31 runs
167/7 in 20.0
After 11 long years, Punjab Kings are finally back in the IPL Playoffs. They’ve earned it with steady performances all season and now have their sights on breaking into the top two.
Their batting has clicked throughout. Prabhsimran Singh (458 runs in 12 innings) and Priyansh Arya (356 in 12) have brought intent at the top, setting up strong starts. When these sides last met—during that game in Dharamsala that was eventually scrapped—it was Priyansh (70 off 34) and Prabhsimran (50 off 38) who had powered Punjab to 122 in just 10 overs. One of them stepping up again could be a game-changer.
Shreyas Iyer has kept the innings steady through the middle, piling up 435 runs in 12 games while striking at 175. He’s looked calm and dependable. Nehal Wadhera hasn’t gone big but has chipped in with brisk knocks at around 160 strike rate—often just when the side needed a lift.
Punjab also get a boost with the arrival of all four of their remaining overseas options—Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, and Kyle Jamieson. While the team has rotated them this season, Stoinis and Inglis seem likely to get the nod, given destructive they can be on their day.
Keep an eye on Shashank Singh too. He’s handled the closing stages with a cool head and turned games late when it mattered most.
With the ball, Arshdeep Singh has been their go-to man—16 wickets in 12 matches, conceding at 8.70 per over. Marco Jansen, on the other hand, has struggled to make an impact.
Yuzvendra Chahal can go for runs when not in rhythm, which piles extra pressure on others. But if he can click alongside Arshdeep, this bowling unit can control games again. Also in the mix is Harpreet Brar, who returned figures of 3 for 22 against Rajasthan last time out—a performance that should just earn him another shot.
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis/ Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Impact Player: Harpreet Brar
Delhi Capitals are done for the season. They kicked things off on a high, winning their first four matches, but things went downhill fast—just two wins in the next nine games and seven losses, including their previous one against Mumbai Indians, which ended any playoff hopes.
DC just haven’t managed to put it together as a team. Neither the batting nor the bowling has found any rhythm for long stretches. Still, there have been a few bright spots. KL Rahul has led the charge with the bat, scoring 504 runs in 12 innings, and he remains their main hope with the bat in this match. Abishek Porel has also held up his end at the top, putting together 301 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 147.
Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs have chipped in at tough moments, keeping things steady in the middle when things could have easily fallen apart. Axar missed the previous match due to a bout of flu but is expected to return for the team’s final game. Ashutosh Sharma has given them a spark at the back end, stepping up under pressure.
The absence of Mitchell Starc has hurt their bowling options. But Dushmantha Chameera and Mustafizur Rahman have tried to do a decent job. Mustafizur brings control and experience—you can usually count on him to keep the run rate down. Chameera, on the other hand, can be a bit expensive. Kuldeep Yadav has been solid—13 wickets and an economy of 6.85 speaks for itself.
Vipraj Nigam has taken nine wickets but tends to leak runs, going at 9.08 per over. Axar’s spin could be useful again on this surface. Mukesh Kumar looked good early in the last game but was hammered for 27 in his final over. Expect Punjab’s batters to go after him and Chameera in the closing stages.
Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Abishek Porel (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar Impact Player: Mustafizur Rahman
At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the pitch has a dependable bounce and a firm track just under its light, grassy top. Once the first few overs are out of the way, batsmen should be able to time the ball well and find rhythm. Spinners could have a harder time later in the evening when the dew starts to settle in. With its size and setup, this ground encourages big shots and high totals.
Jaipur’s weather is expected to be hot and dry, with no chance of rain. Conditions are stable enough to ensure the match goes ahead without any interruptions.
Pitch Condition
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Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
Average TurnThe average score batting first at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 165. However, the tracks this season have generally offered plenty for the batters. Whoever bats first in this match will target a total in the 210 range to feel comfortable about defending it.
The last two matches played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in IPL 2025 have been won by the side batting first. This is likely to prompt both captains to look to bat first in this match.
Punjab Kings are in the middle of their strongest IPL campaign in over ten years, having secured a spot in the playoffs with two games to go. Now, they’ll be aiming for a top-two finish to give themselves a double chance at reaching the final. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, look done and dusted after crashing out of the tournament with yet another disappointing outing. It’s going to be a tough ask for them to stay competitive in this one. Looking at where both teams stand right now, Punjab seem more likely to take this one.
Back Punjab Kings as the winners of this match.
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