Delhi Capitals Set to Clash with Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Match 66
Match Overview
The 66th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Match Rescheduling
This match is a rescheduled encounter, originally postponed a few days ago due to tournament delays. The game, initially slated for Dharamsala, will now unfold in Jaipur.
Match Details
PBKS vs DC Match 66: Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings, Match 66, IPL 2025
- Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
Head-to-Head Statistics
PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Stats (H2H) in IPL
| PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Stats | |
| Total Matches | 33 |
| Won by Delhi Capitals | 16 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 17 |
| Tied/NR | 0 |
| Last 5 Matches Result | DC: 3, PBKS: 2 |
In their last five encounters, Delhi Capitals have secured three victories against Punjab Kings, although PBKS triumphed over DC by four wickets in their most recent match.
Team Previews
PBKS vs DC: Team Preview for Match 66
Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC started the tournament strong but has faced challenges lately, losing four of their last five matches, which has jeopardized their playoff chances. The opening pair's struggles have placed additional pressure on the middle order. As they prepare to face PBKS, DC will rely on KL Rahul to spearhead their efforts, while the spin duo of Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav will be crucial in the bowling department.
Key Players of DC: KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
PBKS enters this match with a wave of confidence, having achieved three consecutive victories. The opening partnership of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh has been effective, providing a solid foundation for the middle order, where Shreyas Iyer has been instrumental. On the bowling side, Yuzvendra Chahal has been a consistent threat, while Arshdeep Singh has excelled with both the new ball and in the death overs. Already qualified for the playoffs, PBKS aims to secure wins in their remaining matches to finish atop the table, currently sitting in second place behind GT.
Key PBKS Players: Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Probable Playing XI
Probable Playing XI for PBKS vs DC Match 66
DC Expected XI: Faf du Plessis (capt), Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Tristan Stubbs, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Subs: KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Sediqullah Atal, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar, Axar Patel
PBKS Expected XI: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Mitchell Owen, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Subs: Harpreet Brar, Pravin Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Musheer Khan
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch & Weather Report for PBKS vs DC Match 66
Pitch Report
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has favored batsmen, with the average first-innings score this IPL season being around 200. A high-scoring match is anticipated in Jaipur.
Weather Report
On Saturday, Jaipur is expected to experience hot and sunny weather, with temperatures soaring up to 36°C, though it should cool down in the evening.
Conclusion
As PBKS approaches their match against DC, they are seen as the favorites, but their bowling performance will be critical. Meanwhile, DC will look to KL Rahul for a standout performance with the bat.