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PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 64 | PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | DY Patil Pitch Report

A virtual playoff before the playoffs. Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings meet in this highly-anticipated clash, where the winner will leapfrog RCB into the top four on net run rate. The losing side may start thinking about packing their bags for the trip back home.

The stakes are high and pressure is immense for these two teams, and the winner will no doubt benefit from triumphing in such a situation. Both Mayank Agarwal’s and Rishabh Pant’s men come into this game off respective victories, which should see confidence at a high in both camps. However, and crucially, neither team has won consecutive matches in IPL 2022, so who will it be that casts this record aside?

If PBKS’ dynamic English duo of Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone fire again, they will be mighty tough to beat. But, DC’s Aussie duo David Warner and the firing Mitch Marsh might have something to say about that. In terms of the bowling, both sides have had their struggles at times, but now seem to be settling into some rhythm. One bad over can swing the game in either team’s favour, so the team that holds their nerve in the crunch stages is likely to reign supreme.

With their experience in recent years, DC look well-placed to mount a strong challenge. However, PBKS’ fearless attitude can hold them in good stead. And, they will need to put any past demons behind them, especially the fact they were rolled for 115 and lost with 57 deliveries to spare against Delhi earlier this season. It is indeed the perfect time to gain some revenge.

Possible Playing 11

Punjab Kings should stick with the same XI.

Punjab Kings: 1. Jonny Bairstow, 2. Shikhar Dhawan, 3. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 4. Mayank Agarwal (c), 5. Liam Livingstone, 6. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 7. Rishi Dhawan, 8. Harpreet Brar, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Rahul Chahar, 11. Arshdeep Singh

Prithvi Shaw has been discharged from hospital after a bout of typhoid. However, it is unclear whether he will play in this game.

Also, Khaleel Ahmed missed the last game due to an ongoing hamstring issue. It remains to be seen if he is fit for this game.

Delhi Capitals: 1. David Warner, 2. Prithvi Shaw/KS Bharat, 3. Mitchell Marsh, 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Lalit Yadav, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Chetan Sakariya/Khaleel Ahmed

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Punjab Kings:

• Jonny Bairstow is firing. He has struck two half-centuries in a row, including a player of the match 66 off 29 balls vs RCB. Overall, he has scored 189 runs in five innings vs DC at an average of 37.80 and healthy strike rate of 142.11.
• Liam Livingstone is among the top 10 run-scorers in IPL 2022 (385) and has the best strike rate (180.75) among those players. He has smashed 109 runs in three matches at the DY Patil for one dismissal and a strike rate of 205.66.
• Shikhar Dhawan is PBKS’ leading run-scorer this season (402). However, he will want to improve on his middling record at the DY Patil: 8 inns, 162 runs, avg. 23.14, SR 108.00.
• Kagiso Rabada continues to amaze. He is on track to becoming the fastest to 100 IPL wickets, as he has 97 scalps in just 61 matches (current fastest is Malinga in 70 matches). He is the top wicket-taker among pacers this season (21), with nine coming in the powerplay and eight at the death.
• Rabada vs Warner will be a huge battle. The pacer has dismissed the opener five times in 83 balls in all T20s, but Warner has scored 124 runs.
• Arshdeep Singh has taken four wickets in his past three games. More impressive is the fact that he has conceded just five sixes in 42 overs in IPL 2022. This is the lowest among bowlers who have sent down at least 35 overs.

Delhi Capitals:

• PBKS desperately need David Warner’s wicket early. The Aussie opener has a magnificent record against Punjab, with 12 50+ scores in 22 innings, including a thumping 30-ball 60* earlier this season.
• Overall, Warner has struck 1,005 runs at an average of 52.89 and strike rate of 142.35 vs Punjab.
• Mitch Marsh has got going. He won player of the match vs RR with 89 off 62 balls and 2 for 25. Since the beginning of 2021, Marsh has struck 1,369 runs in 43 innings at an average of 40.27 and strike rate of 138.28.
• Rishabh Pant has struck nine double-figure scores in 11 innings this season, including seven above 25 (total of 294 runs at an average of 32.66 and strike rate of 156.38). Can he cross 50 today if he gets the chance?
• Pant needs to improve on his numbers vs PBKS: 11 inns, 173 runs, avg. 17.30, SR 117.69.
• DC may be tempted to give Kuldeep Yadav an over in the powerplay. Their leading wicket-taker (18) has dismissed Dhawan twice in 37 balls in the IPL, whilst only conceding 34.
• Axar Patel took 2/10 in four overs against PBKS earlier this season. He didn’t concede a single boundary in that innings.
• Anrich Nortje has taken five wickets in his past two matches. However, he has been on more of the expensive side (3/42 and 2/39), so DC will be hoping he can bring that economy rate down.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 29, DC 14, PBKS 15.
• Bhanuka Rajapaksa has a strike rate of 162.90 and has struck five 25+ scores in eight matches in IPL 2022.
• Jonny Bairstow as an opener in the IPL: 29 games, 1094 runs, avg. 42.07, SR 145.47.
• David Warner has a brilliant record against Rahul Chahar. The opener has struck 61 off 34 against the leg-spinner without dismissal.
• Rovman Powell has smashed 174 runs off his last 96 deliveries (SR 181.25).

DY Patil Pitch Report and Weather

The chasing team has won 10 of the 18 matches on this ground in IPL 2022, with an average first innings score of 169.17. Also, the chasing team has won three of the past five matches, with an average first innings score of 166.8, bumped up by CSK’s 208. So, a total around the 170 mark might be a tricky chase, even with dew around.

PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction 16 May 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

• Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow, Rishabh Pant
• Batsmen: David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan
• All-rounders: Mitch Marsh, Liam Livingstone
• Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada

Match Prediction

A total of 170+ goes above the average first innings score on this ground in IPL 2022. A total in that region could be a tough chase given this is a high-pressure match.