Over the course of 33 encounters, Punjab Kings hold a narrow edge over Delhi Capitals. PBKS have emerged victorious in 17 matches, while DC have won 16 times. This near-even contest adds an extra layer of intensity to their matchups.
Head-to-Head Summary
Here’s a breakdown of the match-winning percentage in PBKS vs DC encounters:
Interestingly, both teams have won 11 games each while chasing, suggesting they’re evenly matched when pursuing targets. However, PBKS have a marginal advantage when defending totals.
The PCA Stadium in Mohali has been a stronghold for PBKS when facing DC, with Punjab dominating the fixture on home soil.
Punjab’s dominance at Mohali is evident, with seven wins out of eight.
At the capital city, the contests have been evenly poised with both sides winning six matches apiece.
The 231-run total by PBKS is the highest in this venue between the two and highlights their explosive batting firepower.
Delhi Capitals have been superior in neutral venue clashes, winning nine of the 13 matches
played outside of Mohali and Delhi.
DC’s success on neutral grounds could prove crucial in playoff scenarios or matches held at third-party venues.
The recent contests between PBKS and DC have been evenly split, with PBKS winning three out of the last five encounters.
Sam Curran and Prabhsimran Singh have been the standout performers for Punjab, while DC’s big wins have often been powered by Warner and Rossouw.
Prabhsimran Singh lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium with a sensational 103-run knock, helping PBKS to a convincing 31-run win.
Sam Curran’s match-winning 63 with the bat and tidy bowling sealed a crucial four-wicket win for Punjab in Mohali.
David Warner anchored DC’s run chase with an unbeaten 60*, helping his side to a dominant nine-wicket win.
Rilee Rossouw’s explosive 82* turned the tide in Delhi’s favour in a must-win game, securing a 15-run victory.
Mayank Agarwal (PBKS) – 450 Runs
Mayank Agarwal has been Punjab's batting mainstay in this rivalry, amassing 450 runs with aggression and consistency.
David Warner (DC) – 434 Runs
One of the IPL’s most successful overseas batters, Warner has scored 434 runs against PBKS, combining aggression with experience.
Akshar Patel (DC) – 20 Wickets
Akshar Patel’s spin has troubled PBKS batters consistently, making him DC’s most successful bowler in this fixture.
Sandeep Sharma (PBKS) – 14 Wickets
Known for his swing and control, Sandeep Sharma has been a reliable performer for PBKS with 14 wickets to his name.
Punjab Kings head into IPL 2025 with a powerful and dynamic squad, led by the ever-reliable Shreyas Iyer. Iyer’s calm yet aggressive leadership style, coupled with his ability to anchor the innings, makes him the ideal captain for PBKS. His partnership with Marcus Stoinis, who brings immense power-hitting capabilities and all-round skills, makes the Kings a dangerous team with the bat.
The presence of Glenn Maxwell provides PBKS with a genuine match-winner. Maxwell’s explosive batting and handy off-spin make him an invaluable asset, especially on pitches offering turn. The Kings also have a solid core of Indian talent with Nehal Wadhera and Prabhsimran Singh, both of whom are capable of delivering big performances at the top of the order. Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis adds further depth and reliability to their middle order.
In the bowling department, PBKS have one of the most lethal attacks in the competition. The pace duo of Lockie Ferguson and Marco Jansen will be responsible for rattling opposition batters with their raw pace and bounce. Arshdeep Singh’s ability to swing the ball and deliver in the death overs makes him a key asset.
To complement their pace attack, PBKS have the seasoned Yuzvendra Chahal leading the spin department. Chahal’s ability to take wickets in the middle overs will be crucial to breaking partnerships and controlling the game. With Harpreet Brar and Pravin Dubey adding spin variety, PBKS have a well-rounded bowling attack.
Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Squad
Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Xavier Bartlett, Pravin Dubey.
The Delhi Capitals (DC) have made significant additions to their squad for the 2025 season, making them a genuine title contender. The most notable change is Axar Patel taking over the captaincy. The all-rounder, known for his steady performances with both bat and ball, will aim to lead from the front and establish himself as a capable leader.
DC’s batting order will be headlined by Faf du Plessis, the seasoned South African campaigner, who brings vast experience and stability at the top of the order. The young and dynamic Jake Fraser-McGurk will be one to watch out for. Meanwhile, KL Rahul, who has joined DC this season, will be eager to make an impact. His calm yet aggressive batting style will add solidity to DC's lineup.
With the ball, Mitchell Starc will spearhead the attack. His ability to generate raw pace and swing with the new ball makes him a lethal weapon. Alongside him, Kuldeep Yadav, who has been DC's most successful bowler in recent years.
Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 squad
KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk (OP), Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis (OP), Donovan Ferreira (OP), Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs (OP), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Axar Patel, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan
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