TOP STORIES
IPL 2025 PBKS vs DC: Punjab eye top-two finish as they face eliminated DC

The 66th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will feature a compelling encounter between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on Saturday in Jaipur .
Punjab Kings have already secured their position in the playoffs, but they would be hoping for a top-two finish heading into this match. Now, with aspirations of advancing further, they would aim to bolster their performance in this fixture.
Key players like Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya and Nehal Wadhera have been instrumental in their journey, contributing significantly with the bat. Prabhsimran Singh’s consistency at the top of the order and Iyer’s composed middle-order batting have provided Punjab with solid foundations.
In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen have been absolutely phenomenal. They again will be keen to exploit the conditions, aiming to help the side down DC. Fine-tuning their strategies in this match will be crucial for Punjab as they prepare for the high-stakes playoff encounters ahead.
Delhi Capitals, having been knocked out of the tournament, approach this match with a focus on pride and performance. The sudden downfall of DC has been a big setback for them. Starting their campaign with four victories on the bounce, DC have only been able to win two of their last eight games. For them, this match now serves as an opportunity to end their campaign on a high note by delivering a strong performance.
Head to head
Matches - 34
PBKS won - 17
DC won - 16
Punjab Kings probable XII: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis/Azmatullah Omarzai, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Kyle Jamieson, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Delhi Capitals probable XII: KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel (c), Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Kumar
Tags
More News

“Pressure is mounting”: Ex-Indian cricketer on Gambhir amid India’s loss vs England
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed that there is mounting pressure on head coach Gautam Gambhir following India’s crushing defeat in the opening Test against England. Despite dominating much of the match on the back of scintillating centuries from Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and KL Rahul, India fell to a five-wicket...

“It's only attitude”: Former Australian player slams India’s poor fielding
Former Australian player Brad Haddin has come down hard on Team India following their disappointing defeat in the first Test against England. Haddin highlighted India’s poor fielding—especially dropped catches—as the chief reason behind the loss. The defeat has raised eyebrows, with India’s lacklustre performance in the ...

Najmul Hossain Shanto quits as Bangladesh's Test captain
Najmul Hossain Shanto has stepped down as Bangladesh Test captain following the series loss against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh lost the second Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday in Colombo by an innings and 78 runs to lose the series 0-1.
“I don’t want to continue [as captain] in the Test format anymore. This is not personal. I have taken the decisio...

IND-W vs ENG-W 1st T20I: All you need to know, head to head, likely XI
India and England women’s teams will lock horns in the opening T20I of their five-match series on Saturday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. With the T20 World Cup looming next year, both teams are using this fiercely competitive clash as a vital litmus test of their readiness.
This series offers a chance to fine-tune strategies under pressure. Engla...

Seattle Orcas part ways with coach Matthew Mott
Following their recent slump, Major League Cricket’s Seattle Orcas have parted ways with head coach Matthew Mott, along with the resignation of skipper Heinrich Klaasen after a tumultuous run of form. The Orcas suffered five consecutive defeats to start the 2025 season, placing them anchored at the bottom of the standings...