Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings- Punjab Kings' Predicted Playing XI Against Delhi Capitals, IPL 2022, Match 32 DC vs PBKS

Updated - 20 Apr 2022, 01:13 PM

DC vs PBKS- Punjab Kings’ Predicted Playing XI Against Delhi Capitals, IPL 2022 Match 32
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings- Punjab Kings' Predicted Playing XI Against Delhi Capitals.

Punjab Kings take on Delhi Capitals in match 32 of IPL 2022 at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on April 20. Both teams are in the second half of the points table and in need of points desperately. Punjab is placed seventh while Delhi is eighth on the points table at the moment.

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The problem with Punjab Kings has been their key players not performing. Shikhar Dhawan has struggled to find consistency. So have Mayank Agarwal and Jonny Bairstow. The middle-order of Shahrukh Khan and Odean Smith, the big-hitters have been a flop show this season.

Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings. Image: BCCI

Their bowling attack has also lacked the penetration and consistency to win them games. With a problem of plenty and not being able to find their best playing combination, Punjab has a task on their hands. In this article, we take a look at their possible playing XI against Delhi Capitals.

Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings- Punjab Kings’ Predicted Playing XI Against Delhi Capitals, IPL 2022, Match 32 DC vs PBKS

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo: IPL)

The experienced Shikhar Dhawan has been short of runs this season. He was paid 8.25 crores by the franchise in the mega auction has not repaid their faith so far. With the side getting into a must-win territory, the senior player is expected to deliver.

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Mayank Agarwal

Mayank agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan. Photo-IPL
Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan. Photo-IPL

Mayank Agarwal after missing the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad should be fit to return against DC. The skipper has been short of runs and is yet to make his mark in this edition of the IPL. The management will hope that his good form kickstarts in this game.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Image Credits: Twitter)

The southpaw from Sri Lanka can be brought back into the XI instead of Odean Smith. It gives them a solid option with the bat. He was in good form in the first few games that he played. Rajapaksa instead of Smith seems to be a good chance for the side.

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow (Credits: IPL)

Bairstow has been batting at number three in the few games that he has played so far. He scored 12 off 10 balls against SRH. He will be better off batting as an opener which will give him the freedom to play and pace the innings for Punjab Kings.

Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone
Liam Livingstone, Photo Credit: (IPL)

The big-hitter from England scored 60 against SRH. However, due to the lack of partners from the other end, could not push the score beyond 151. He has to consistently fire in the remaining games for Punjab Kings.

Harpreet Brar

Harpreet Brar
Harpreet Brar after dismissing Virat Kohli [Image-IPLT20]
Brar can replace Jitesh Sharma in the playing Xi giving Punjab an extra bowling option. The franchise has backed Rahul Chahar however, two spinners bowling in tandem can be a batter bowling combination for the franchise. Tat Brar is a left-arm spinner who also helps the cause.

Shahrukh Khan

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021
Photo Credit: (IPL)

The Tamil Nadu cricketer has not been able to finish games for his sie. Punjab paid nine crores for him at the mega auction but he has not repaid the faith still. However, they will need to back him as the side has no proper replacement.

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada (Credits: Twitter)

The Protean pacer has not been able to perform to the expectations of the franchise. He has taken seven wickets in five matches so far and it is key for him to perform is Punajb are looking to win their remaining games.

Rahul Chahar

Rahul Chahar, IPL 2022
Rahul Chahar (Credits: Twitter)

Chahar has been Punajb’s highest wicket-taker this season so far. He has picked 9 wickets from six games but has lacked the support from the other end. The rest of the bowlers need to back him for his team’s sake.

Vaibhav Arora

Vaibhav Arora
Vaibhav Arora (Credits: IPL)

The youngster has done very well in the few games that he has played and will retain his place in the XI. In the last game against SRH, he was a touch expensive. However, he will retain his place in the XI.

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh[photo: Twitter]
The left-arm pacer concludes Punjab Kings’s predicted playing XI against Delhi Capitals. He was one of the two players retained by the franchise ahead of the mega auction.

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