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PBKS vs DC — 11 May 2026 — Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Key Players & Prediction

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Published - 09 May 2026, 11:14 AM | Updated - 11 May 2026, 05:44 PM

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Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Preview Today: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Key Players & Prediction

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
📍 Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala 🕒 07:30 PM IST Star Sports / JioCinema

PBKS vs DC Quick Verdict

  • Winner: Punjab Kings
  • Win probability: 53%
  • Best batter: KL Rahul
  • Best bowler: Arshdeep Singh
  • Toss strategy: Bowl first
  • Expected score: 178–202

PBKS vs DC Match Preview: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Full Analysis

IPL — Punjab Kings take on Delhi Capitals at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (Dharamsala) on Monday, May 11, 2026.  

Punjab Kings will host Delhi Capitals in the 55th match of IPL 2026 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Monday, May 11. The Kings are currently second in the points table with 13 points, while the Capitals are in eighth place with only eight points.

Punjab Kings have a powerful batting lineup, including players like Prabhsimran Singh and Cooper Connolly. However, the Shreyas Iyer-led side struggled with both bowling and fielding in recent matches. Punjab Kings conceded too many runs and also dropped crucial catches, which hurt their chances of winning games.

Delhi Capitals have struggled for consistency in recent matches and continue to face pressure after multiple defeats. The visiting team will test their bench strength as they are on the verge of elimination.

PBKS vs DC Match Details: Monday, May 11, 2026, 07:30 PM IST, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala — Live Streaming

Match
PBKS vs DC, Match 55
Series
IPL
Date
Monday, May 11, 2026
Time
07:30 PM IST
Venue
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Live streaming
Jio Hotstar
TV
Star Sports Network

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PBKS vs DC Toss Update & Impact: Toss Decision and Match Advantage

The toss could play a major role, as rain is predicted during match hours.

 The captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and take advantage of the overcast conditions early in the match.

  • Likely toss call: Bowl first
  • Par score (1st inns): 178 - 202 runs

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Fixture Snapshot

Date Match Result
11 May 2026 PBKS vs DC Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets
25 Apr 2026 DC vs PBKS Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets

Why PBKS vs DC Match Matters in IPL 2026 Points Table

League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.

No IPL 2026 M W L T N/R PTS Net RR Last 5 Matches
5
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings
14 7 6 0 1 15 0.309
L
L
L
L
W
arrow
6
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals
14 7 7 0 0 14 -0.651
L
L
W
W
W
arrow

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Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Qualification & Match Impact

Punjab Kings are currently at second place in the IPL 2026 points table with 13 points. They will aim to strengthen their playoff qualification chances with another victory. Delhi Capitals are placed eighth with only eight points, making this a must-win contest to stay alive in the tournament.

PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Record: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Stats

PBKS WINS 17
VS
Total matches: 36
DC WINS 19

Team totals in IPL when these two have met:

PBKS totals
High 265
Low 68
DC totals
High 264
Low 58

Last meeting (11 May 2026)

PBKS 210 v DC 216
DC won
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Punjab Kings hold the advantage over Delhi Capitals in meetings. In 36 matches between the two teams, Punjab Kings have registered 18 wins, while Delhi Capitals have managed 17 victories. One encounter between the sides ended without a result.

Punjab have also enjoyed a better record in recent contests, winning three of the last five completed matches against Delhi. The Capitals secured the remaining two victories.

The most recent clash between the franchises took place earlier in IPL 2026, where Punjab defeated Delhi by six wickets. The Kings comfortably chased the target and will enter the upcoming match with confidence from that convincing victory.

PBKS vs DC Team Form: Recent Performance of Punjab Kings & Delhi Capitals

Punjab Kings will enter this match after suffering three consecutive defeats. Despite the recent losses, Punjab are at second place in the points table with 13 points. Captain Shreyas Iyer will aim to guide the team toward a win to strengthen their chances to finish in the top 2.

Delhi Capitals have struggled for consistency in recent matches, losing four of their last five games. The franchise is currently at eighth in the standings with eight points. They lost four matches out of the last five matches.

PBKS — last 5 (completed)

Date Match Result
23 May 2026 LSG vs PBKS Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets
17 May 2026 PBKS vs RCB Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs
14 May 2026 PBKS vs MI Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets
11 May 2026 PBKS vs DC Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets
06 May 2026 SRH vs PBKS Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs

DC — last 5 (completed)

Date Match Result
24 May 2026 KKR vs DC Delhi Capitals won by 40 runs
17 May 2026 DC vs RR Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets
11 May 2026 PBKS vs DC Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets
08 May 2026 DC vs KKR Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets
05 May 2026 DC vs CSK Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets

PBKS vs DC Player Stats: Top Performers and Key Numbers

Top Player Stats

(Based on recent match performances)

1
KL Rahul DC
593 Runs
2
Prabhsimran Singh PBKS
510 Runs
3
Shreyas Iyer PBKS
498 Runs
4
Cooper Connolly PBKS
491 Runs
5
Priyansh Arya PBKS
364 Runs
6
Pathum Nissanka DC
278 Runs
1
Auqib Nabi DC
350.00 SR
2
Madhav Tiwari DC
225.00 SR
3
Xavier Bartlett PBKS
223.08 SR
4
Priyansh Arya PBKS
211.33 SR
5
Azmatullah Omarzai PBKS
192.59 SR
6
Shashank Singh PBKS
188.57 SR
1
Arshdeep Singh PBKS
14 Wkts
2
Lungi Ngidi DC
13 Wkts
3
Yuzvendra Chahal PBKS
12 Wkts
4
Mitchell Starc DC
11 Wkts
5
Axar Patel DC
11 Wkts
6
Marco Jansen PBKS
9 Wkts
1
Harpreet Brar PBKS
7.50 Econ
2
Axar Patel DC
8.29 Econ
3
Lungi Ngidi DC
8.30 Econ
4
Madhav Tiwari DC
8.92 Econ
5
Shashank Singh PBKS
8.92 Econ
6
Dushmantha Chameera DC
9.00 Econ

PBKS vs DC Key Players to Watch Today

PBKS
DC

PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Batting impact player: Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings) / Tristan Stubbs (Delhi Capitals)

Bowling impact player: Vijaykumar Vyshak (Punjab Kings) / Yuzvendra Chahal (Punjab Kings)

PBKS vs DC Match Scenarios: How Punjab Kings or Delhi Capitals Can Win

Win Probability
PBKS 39%
DC 61%
Calculated from: Last 5 matches form (win%), venue win trend, H2H wins ratio, batting proxy (high score), and bowling proxy (low score pressure).
Bat First
DC Advantage
22%
Chase
DC Advantage
-2%
1st Innings Range: 189 - 213

PBKS vs DC Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's IPL Match?

Punjab Kings will enter the match as slight favorites with a win probability of 53 percent. Their powerful batting lineup and stronger position in the points table give them an advantage, while Delhi Capitals continue to struggle with consistency after several recent defeats.

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