The clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.
This marks the first time that the venue will host an IPL match, adding to the novelty and anticipation surrounding the fixture. Given its status as a new venue for IPL matches, the pitch is expected to provide a balanced surface conducive to an exciting contest between bat and ball. Considering it is a day game, the toss-winning captain may opt to bat first to capitalize on the favourable conditions.
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Delhi Capitals enter the tournament with a sense of anticipation and optimism, albeit with concerns lingering over their regular captain, Rishabh Pant. Pant, a pivotal figure in the team's setup, missed the previous season due to a horrific car accident in December 2022. Although he has been deemed match-fit by the BCCI medical team, Pant has not played any professional matches since the unfortunate incident and it will be a test of fire for the batsman and keeper.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings will rely on the leadership of skipper Shikhar Dhawan to guide them to success in IPL 2024. Dhawan, however, has not featured in any professional matches since IPL 2023, raising questions about his form and match fitness heading into the tournament.
PBKS vs DC: Live Toss
Shikhar Dhawan has won the toss and Punjab Kings will field first.
PBKS vs DC: Confirmed Lineups
Punjab Kings Confirmed Playing XI:
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harpreet Brar, Shashank Singh, Harshal Patel, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh.
Punjab Kings' impact player is Prabhsimran Singh.
Delhi Capitals Confirmed Playing XI:
Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Ricky Bhui, Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma.
Delhi Capitals' impact player is Abishek Porel.
PBKS vs DC: Prediction
Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the first match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium. Our prediction suggests that both teams will deliver a captivating performance worthy of a hotly contested match. DC will rely on the talents of players like Pant & Kuldeep Yadvav to secure a victorious start. And they do have a slight edge in terms of overall quality across all departments. Expect a closely fought battle, but we foresee DC emerging victorious in this thrilling contest.
PBKS vs DC: Betting odds
DC are favourites to win the match according to Betting Odds via Dafabet.
| Team | Odds |
| PBKS | 2.00 |
| DC | 1.80 |