Punjab Kings face Delhi Capitals in Match 66 of IPL 2025 on Saturday in Jaipur. Punjab, with 17 points from 12 games, sit third and eye a top-two finish. Delhi are already out of playoff contention and will look to end their campaign on a positive note.
The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium offers good bounce and turns favorable for batting after the powerplay. Dew could make spin less effective later. Big scores are common at this venue, and another high-scoring match is expected. Weather in Jaipur remains hot and dry. No rain is forecast, and playing conditions are likely to stay consistent through the evening.
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PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction
Punjab Kings are back in the playoffs after 11 years, sitting third with 17 points from 12 games. Prabhsimran Singh (458 runs) and Priyansh Arya (356) have given strong starts. The team expects impact from Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis, both available now. Shashank Singh has finished games well, and Arshdeep Singh leads with 16 wickets. Harpreet Brar impressed last match with 3 for 22.
Delhi Capitals, with just six wins, are out of the playoff race. KL Rahul has led their batting with 504 runs, while Shreyas Iyer has added 435. Abishek Porel and Axar Patel have supported in patches. Kuldeep Yadav has 13 wickets with an economy of 6.85. Mustafizur Rahman has brought control, but others like Chameera and Mukesh Kumar have leaked runs. Axar is likely to return after illness.
PBKS vs DC Betting Tips
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals – Coin Toss
Teams batting first have won the last two IPL 2025 games at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The surface has supported early scoring, with chasing proving tough later. Both captains may choose to bat first this time, hoping to post a big total and control the game under lights when dew sets in.
PBKS vs DC: Who Will Win?
Punjab Kings enter this match in top form, already through to the playoffs with two league matches left. A win here pushes them closer to a top-two finish. Delhi Capitals have been eliminated after another underwhelming season. With contrasting momentum, Punjab hold the edge. Expect Punjab to extend their strong campaign with another win against an inconsistent Delhi unit struggling to find rhythm.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals – Batting First Team Scores
The average first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 165. But with batting-friendly conditions this season, teams have pushed totals higher. In this match, the side batting first will likely aim for around 210.
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Playing XI
Punjab Kings
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Shashank Singh
- Nehal Wadhera
- Marcus Stoinis
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Marco Jansen
- Josh Inglis
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Impact Player: Harpreet Brar
Delhi Capitals
- Faf du Plessis
- KL Rahul
- Abishek Porel (wk)
- Axar Patel (c)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Madhav Tiwari
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Mukesh Kumar
- Impact Player: Mustafizur Rahman
PBKS vs DC Head to Head
| Matches Played | PBKS Won | DC Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 34 | 16 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
PBKS vs DC Betting Odds and Betting Rate
Bookmakers anticipate a tight battle on Saturday afternoon, with Punjab Kings emerging as slight favorites at 1.85, while DC trail closely as underdogs at 2.00 odds.
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction – Tips
Last Updated on May 23, 2025
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