Preview

DC vs PBKS: The upcoming game hangs in the balance with some positive cases in the Delhi Capitals camp. Both players and support staff have members in trouble but for now the game is stated to go ahead. Last game, Delhi Capitals lost after looking strong in the chase until a middle-overs slow down.

They go up against the Punjab Kings who are an explosive side struggling to bat through. In multiple cases this season, PBKS have gone too hard up front only to find themselves struggling to bat the 20 overs. They are ending with lower totals then expected and will probably look at their approach as someone looks to bat a little deeper into the innings.

Match Details

Match: DC vs PBKS

Date: 20th April 2022

Time: 7:30 IST

Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune

Weather Report

Dry and warm weather is expected during the DC vs PBKS game.

Pitch Report

The surface was a little slow during the CSK vs GT game, but small boundaries make it a touch easier for batters. Chasing is still a better option despite the slowness in the pitch.

DC vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI

DC Playing XI

David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (capt & wk), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mustafizur Rahman

PBKS Playing XI

Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal (capt), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh

Team News

• Mayank Agarwal is slated to come back after missing the previous game with an injury.

• Mitchell Marsh is unavailable for the upcoming game and will likely be replaced by Anrich Nortje as Delhi look to strengthen their bowling attack.

Key Players

Axar Patel

Axar Patel continues to be a silent star in the Delhi Capitals line-up. He is maintaining a smooth line and length to choke batters and remains economical even when the other bowlers are taken for runs. Along with his economy, Axar Patel is doing a handy job in picking up some key wickets in the opposing line-up.

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Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh has the lowest economy in the death overs and is using his left-arm angle well to find the yorker outside the off-stump. He is taking wickets as well in the death but a lack of runs from the batters has made his job tougher. Despite PBKS struggling with the bat, Arshdeep Singh has stood out with the ball in an attempt to save the Punja.

DC vs PBKS Match Tips

DC are struggling with a lack of personnel and niggles in the side. They may have limited options to choose from and if their bowling is weakened, the Capitals will have a tough time containing Punjab’s batting line-up.

Match Prediction: PBKS will win the match.