The Punjab Kings will play their first game at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) when they take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 55 on Monday, May 11. Both sides come into the game needing a win following their underwhelming form in recent games.

After making an excellent start to the current season, PBKS have lost their way in recent matches, losing three on the bounce. Their most recent defeat came against the Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier this week.

DC, on the other hand, lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders on home soil in their last game. The team from the capital city has won just one game from their last five outings in the IPL, resulting in them being on the verge of elimination.

Predicted XI:

Punjab Kings:

Top Order: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly

Punjab Kings’ opening pair is one of the most destructive in the IPL this season. However, both Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have not had the best of times in the last two matches. They are still striking at 172.51 and 242.37, respectively. Cooper Connolly, meanwhile, scored his maiden T20 hundred against the SRH in their previous outing.

Middle Order: Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen

Shreyas Iyer has been PBKS’ talisman in the middle order, with the former IPL-winning captain scoring 333 runs at a strike-rate of 164.03. Last year’s finalists also have a strong core in their middle order, with Marcus Stoinis providing them with a great option in the death. The Australian averages 44.50 whilst striking at 191.39 from seven innings in the IPL this season.

Bowlers: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh.

Despite all the noise away from the field, Arshdeep Singh remains PBKS’ main bowler, particularly in the powerplay. The left-arm seamer has 11 wickets to his name this season, the most for a Kings bowler this season. He is closely followed by Vijaykumar Vyshak with nine scalps.

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh.

Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal

Delhi Capitals: 

Top Order: KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana

Over the past few games, Pathum Nissanka has stepped up his game and has become a reliable opening partner alongside KL Rahul. The wicketkeeper-batter, however, remains DC’s highest run-scorer this season, having hit 468 runs this season at a strike-rate of 180, whilst averaging just shy of 50.

Middle Order: Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam

DC’s middle order has been a bit of a mixed bag this season. On one hand, they have in-form batters in the form of Tristan Stubbs, but then there is skipper Axar Patel, whose form with the bat continues to be a cause for concern. The left-hander has scored just 44 runs all season long, at a lowly average of 6.28.

Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar

DC’s bowling unit had an off day against KKR. The 2020 finalists, however, possess some of the best bowlers in T20 cricket, including Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav. Despite his shortcomings with the bat, Axar is his side’s leading wicket-taker this season with 10 scalps to his name.

Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar.

Impact Player: Kuldeep Yadav 

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FAQs

When and where will the PBKS vs DC match be played?

The match will take place on May 11, 2026, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, starting at 7:30 PM.

Which players could make a difference in this clash?

For PBKS, Shreyas Iyer and Marco Jansen will be key, while DC will rely on KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc to come good.

Which team has the edge going into this game?

Based on the current form, both sides will be desperate to get the two points, with the Punjab Kings holding a slight advantage over the Delhi Capitals.

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