Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: The first ‘double-header’ day of the 2024 IPL begins in Mullanpur with Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals playing after the inaugural game of the competition on Friday in Chepauk. Though it seems terribly understatement and shortsighted given that both the Kings and the Capitals have rosters full of T20 specialists and international stars, some pundits have already written off both teams’ prospects.
Furthermore, both teams have a fantastic chance to start winning on Saturday afternoon when they play a fellow struggler from 2023. Everyone is aware of the significant role momentum can play in Twenty20 cricket tournaments; Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals need to seize this opportunity in this match!
The 2nd T20 match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals will take place on March 23rd, 2024, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, 2nd T20 match
Date: March 23rd, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
Punjab Kings (Match Odds- 1.95)
Preview
Shikhar Dhawan’s team appears expected to be quite similar to the one that failed in 2023, since they have only had one top five finish in the IPL since Punjab Kings finished as runners-up in 2014. That’s not all bad news, though, as most people felt the franchise underperformed and could have had a lot more successful season with different circumstances.
As a result, Punjab Kings will be depending on players like captain Dhawan and England’s best batsman Jonny Bairstow to take the lead at the top of the order with very few changes to the roster.
With great T20 records under their belts, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshal Patel are among the players with a lot of skill and ability to take wickets with the ball.
Full Squad:
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
Players to watch out for in:
Shikhar Dhawan
In the IPL, Shikhar Dhawan, also lovingly referred to as Gabbar, is an accomplished player. In 11 matches during his most recent IPL season, Dhawan scored 373 runs at an astounding average of 41.44. Dhawan appears to be preparing for yet another memorable season based on his commitment to his training. Just behind Virat Kohli, Dhawan is the second-highest run scorer in IPL history. He has 6617 runs scored. Additionally, he is one of just three players in the IPL to record fifty fiftys.
Arshdeep Singh
For our team, Arshdeep Singh’s development into a formidable left-arm pacer has been a revelation. The young bowler has been playing extraordinarily well these past few months. Arshdeep has always performed admirably when it means most, as seen by his impressive performance in the most recent Twenty20 International against Afghanistan and his outstanding showing in the ODI series against South Africa, where he grabbed 10 wickets in 3 matches. Arshdeep has proven himself as a threat to take wickets, having amassed 17 wickets in 14 matches during the last IPL season, including a standout 4 for 29 stint.
Possible Playing XI:
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rishi Dhawan, Harshal Patel, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh
Delhi Capitals (Match Odds- 1.85)
Preview
Given that Ricky Ponting is the team’s coach, we can anticipate seeing a significant influx of Australian talent in the Delhi Capitals starting lineup for this match; however, given the number of elite players from other countries, it’s possible that neither Australian Jhye Richardson nor South African Anrich Nortje will have a spot on Saturday afternoon.
Rishabh Pant, the left-handed and creative captain of the Delhi Capitals, will be happy to be back in the lineup. Following his vehicle accident in December 2022, cricket fans worldwide will be thrilled to see him return since he plays with a free attitude in Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match.
Ponting will also have access to a wealth of players who are now performing at their best, including Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Kuldeep Yadav.
Full Squad:
Players to watch out for in:
David Warner
The seasoned player David Warner will now take the field. With his wealth of experience and consistent form, Warner is an irresistible force in Twenty20 cricket. Warner’s ability to modify the tempo of his innings according to the circumstances of the match and his determination to find gaps and clear boundaries make him a strong contender for the Orange Cap.
Mitchell Marsh
For the Delhi Capitals, the Australian all-rounder will be crucial, especially with the bat. Marsh has amassed 474 runs at a strike rate of 158 in 17 innings during the past 12 months. Mitchell Marsh, who has scored most of his runs in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, will be a valuable addition to Delhi’s batting order.
Possible Playing XI:
Rishabh Pant (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Prithvi Shaw, Shai Hope (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Yash Dhull, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Toss Prediction:
This will be the first-ever IPL match Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals to be played at this stadium and the only game now planned at Mullanpur. Because of this, the playing conditions will be somewhat unpredictable, and if either captain wins the toss, we anticipate that they will decide to bowl first.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Pitch Report:
As Mullanpur makes its IPL debut, the sun will be shining there! The temperature is predicted to be above 30 degrees throughout this Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match, and there is no chance of rain.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Report:
There will be a lot of excitement leading up to this Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals game not just in Mullanpur but also throughout the world as there is only one match left in the competition. The main storyline from the broadcasters will be around Rishabh Pant’s comeback, and we anticipate that he will lead his team to victory. Although Punjab Kings’ bowling assault is varied, their starting lineup does not appear to have enough runs. In Match 2, we think Delhi Capitals will prevail.
We predict Delhi Capitals to win the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match at the odds of 1.85
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Most Recommended Player for Bet:
The seasoned player David Warner will now take the field. With his wealth of experience and consistent form, Warner is an irresistible force in Twenty20 cricket. Warner’s ability to modify the tempo of his innings according to the circumstances of the match and his determination to find gaps and clear boundaries make him a strong contender for the Orange Cap. He will be the most recommended player to bet for in Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals.
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