Punjab Kings Aim for Top Two in IPL 2025 Clash Against Delhi Capitals

In the 2025 Indian Premier League, Punjab Kings are set to clash with Delhi Capitals at Jaipur, seeking a top-two finish. With both teams having different objectives, Punjab aims for a significant win to secure their spot in the qualifiers. Captains Faf du Plessis and Shreyas Iyer share their strategies and expectations ahead of the match. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting encounter!

By Narendra Chaudhary May 24, 2025, 19:14 IST

IPL 2025 Match Preview: Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals

The 2025 Indian Premier League faced an unexpected halt during the match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in Dharamshala. However, today, Punjab will take on Delhi from the very first ball at Jaipur, their designated home ground for the final two group matches. Punjab is on a mission to secure a place in the top two, and a significant victory over DC will guarantee them a spot in the qualifier one, regardless of the outcomes of the remaining matches.

Delhi, under the captaincy of Faf du Plessis, opted to bowl first, aiming for the fifth position after being eliminated from playoff contention. Shreyas Iyer, the captain of PBKS, announced the return of Marcus Stoinis and Jos Inglis to the squad. He emphasized that the focus would be on building momentum rather than simply being satisfied with playoff qualification.

At the toss, the captains shared their thoughts:

Faf du Plessis stated, "We will bowl first. I believe it’s a 50-50 situation today. The composition of our side includes an extra batter, which is beneficial for chasing. It has been quite frustrating; we started strong but then experienced ups and downs. We have enough T20 experience to know how to handle it. We performed well for the first 17 overs in the last game but lost our focus. Our goal is to secure the fifth spot, with aspirations to reach the top four."

Shreyas Iyer remarked, "There are definitely happy faces, but I’m not fully satisfied. We aim to build momentum from here. Every player is contributing to the team’s efforts. We’ve accomplished half of our goal so far. It’s crucial to stay focused and seize every opportunity. Inglis and Stoinis are back in the lineup."

Playing XI for both teams:

More updates to come...