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PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2024 2nd match | PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Mullanpur Pitch Report

Mallanpur hosts its first-ever IPL match and it’s an intruging clash. Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals both have points to prove after missing the playoffs last season. Also, many believe these two sides may struggle to qualify again this year.

But, time and again, the IPL proves people wrong. PBKS are aiming for their first playoffs appearance since 2014, so a good start is key. On the other side, DC welcome back Rishabh Pant; a glorious sight for not only Capitals fans, but India as a whole.

The key question is whether Pant can fire right away after so long out of the game. Also, will both sides get their combinations right straight away? Even at this early stage, this game has a sense of importance to it.

IPL 2024 2nd match: PBKS vs DC Possible Playing XIs

Punjab Kings have questions regarding their overseas contingent. Can they find a way to get both Kagiso Rabada and Nathan Ellis in the team? One option is to potentially leave Raza out for Artharva Taide.

In fact, Taide has scored 141 runs in three T20s on this ground at an average of 47.00 and strike rate of 148.42.

Punjab Kings: 1. Shikhar Dhawan (c), 2. Prabhsimran Singh, 3. Liam Livingstone (OS), 4. Sikandar Raza (OS), 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Sam Curran (OS), 7. Ashutosh Sharma/Harpreet Brar, 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Kagiso Rabada/Nathan Ellis (OS), 10. Rahul Chahar, 11. Arshdeep Singh

Rishabh Pant will lead the Delhi Capitals. Looking at their playing XI, a lot will depend on their top four in setting up the innings with their finishing an issue. Tristan Stubbs may get the nod ahead of fellow overseas players Jake Fraser-McGurk and Shai Hope.

Delhi Capitals: 1. David Warner (OS), 2. Prithvi Shaw, 3. Mitch Marsh (OS), 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Tristan Stubbs (OS), 6. Axar Patel, 7. Lalit Yadav, 8. Kuldeep Yadav, 9. Mukesh Kumar, 10. Anrich Nortje (OS), 11. Khaleel Ahmed

Fantasy Cricket Tips for 2nd match of IPL 2024: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats for PBKS vs DC

Punjab Kings:

• Shikhar Dhawan is key for PBKS. He has scored just the 35 runs in four matches against DC since the start of 2022. They need a score from the captain.
• Last season, Dhawan scored 373 runs at an average of 41.44 and strike rate of 142.91.
• Prabhsimran Singh struck a magnificent century against the Capitals last season. It was on a spin-friendly pitch, and he has scored 42 off 26 against Kuldeep without dismissal.
• Liam Livingstone is having a quiet year in T20s. He has scored just 141 runs at an average of 12.82 and strike rate of 115.57. But, he can fire at any moment.
• Watch out for Jitesh Sharma. He had a strike rate of 156.06 in last year’s IPL.
• Slow pitch? Harshal Patel will be key. PBKS invested big in the seamer who can take wickets at the backend with his slower deliveries.

Delhi Capitals:

• David Warner loves batting against Punjab. He has slammed 1,105 career runs at an average of 50.23 and strike rate of 144.44.
• Warner has an excellent record against Arshdeep Singh (61 off 40 balls, no dismissal) and has hammered 102 off 57 against Kagiso Rabada in domestic T20s (three dismissals).
• Prithvi Shaw can provide a fast start. He has scored 37 off 22 against Arshdeep Singh in the IPL (one dismissal).
• Mitchell Marsh is in great form across formats. In five T20s this year, Marsh has scored 160 runs at an average of 40.00 and strike rate of 155.34.
• Kuldeep Yadav is in excellent form and is a solid pick in Dream11 fantasy teams. The spinner has taken five wickets in four matches against PBKS since the start of 2022 (avg. 18.20, econ. 6.50).
• Kuldeep has a good record against Shikhar Dhawan: 37 balls, 34 runs, two dismissals.
• Axar Patel is a solid pick for fantasy teams as he can contribute with bat and ball. Last season, he hit 283 runs and took 11 wickets.
• Since the start of 2019, Patel has taken 11 wickets in eight matches against PBKS at an average of 14.73 and economy of 5.40.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 32, PBKS 16, DC 16.
• It’s a big season for Arshdeep Singh. He conceded 9.69 per over in IPL 2023 (17 wickets in 14 matches).
• David Warner for Delhi Captials vs Punjab Kings: 11 inns, 405 runs, avg. 40.50, SR 152.26.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Mullanpur Pitch Report and Weather

In the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the average first innings score was 173 at a high scoring rate of 9.19 per over. Slower bowlers found the most joy as the tournament went on.

A warm and mostly clear afternoon is forecast with a top of around 32 degrees.

IPL 2024 2nd match: PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today

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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PBKS vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win?

This promises to be a tough match. Delhi Capitals start as favourites, but the team batting first will prevail.