IPL 2026 Match 64 — PBKS vs DC: Preview, Probable XI & Prediction

PBKS

Kings

MATCH 64

April 24, 2026 · 3:30 PM IST

Punjab Cricket Association Stadium

DC

Capitals

Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in their second meeting — both teams know each other's strengths well after their earlier encounter this season.

Venue & Pitch Analysis — Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mullanpur

PBKS's home at Mullanpur has a pace-friendly surface with decent grass cover. Short extra-cover boundary (~60m) suits left-handers. Pacers get zip off the deck, especially in the powerplay.

• Average 1st innings score: 164 runs
• Average 2nd innings score: 157 runs
• Pitch type: Pace-friendly
• Toss preference: Balanced; toss winner will assess conditions before deciding

Mullanpur replaced Mohali as PBKS home ground from IPL 2024, with excellent crowd support.

Probable Playing XIs

Head-to-Head Record

This is a perfectly balanced rivalry — 12 wins each from 24 encounters. Every meeting can go either way.

Key Battles to Watch

• Rilee Rossouw vs Kuldeep Yadav: Rossouw is in sublime touch this season and will be keen to dominate against Yadav, who will try to keep things tight in the powerplay.
• Harry Brook vs Arshdeep Singh: Brook is DC's most explosive batter and Singh has the pace to trouble them. Whoever wins this duel often decides the match.
• Sam Curran vs Axar Patel: The all-rounder battle — both Curran and Patel can change games with bat and ball. Their contributions in the middle overs will be critical.

Match Prediction

Balanced conditions at Mullanpur mean either team could dominate. Powerplay performance will be crucial. Sport God AI rates this match as too close to call. Both teams have the firepower to win from any position.

• Predicted 1st innings total: 159–172 runs
• Likely match winner: Too close to call
• Toss call: Field first — chase the target with dew assistance

Fantasy Cricket Picks

• Captain (2×): Rilee Rossouw — in top form and perfectly suited to these Mullanpur conditions.
• Vice-Captain (1.5×): Sam Curran — capable of winning the match almost single-handedly with bat or ball.
• Differential pick: Kuldeep Yadav — could be a match-winner if conditions assist the bowlers in the powerplay.
• Safe pick: Arshdeep Singh — consistent performer who earns points in every game regardless of venue.
• Budget pick: Jitesh Sharma — lower price point but high ceiling in these conditions.

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