Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel with Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer. (Photo credit: IPL) Punjab Kings will look to halt their troubling slump when they take on unbeaten Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2026 clash at the scenic HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Monday. After being the only undefeated team earlier in the tournament, PBKS have now suffered three straight defeats and need to quickly regain momentum heading into the business end of the season.Punjab’s recent problems stem from poor fielding, expensive bowling from pacers led by Arshdeep Singh and a slump in the form of openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. However, captain Shreyas Iyer remains optimistic and urged his side to stick to the aggressive mindset that brought success earlier in the tournament.
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Sairaj Bahutule reacts on another Punjab Kings defeat, dropped catches and moreDelhi Capitals, meanwhile, are going through a disappointing campaign, losing five of their last six matches. Their batting line-up struggled badly on slow pitches while spinner Kuldeep Yadav’s indifferent form added to the team’s woes. Captain Axar Patel has already hinted at planning for next season, with DC likely to experiment with bench players in the remaining games.Although Delhi are mathematically still alive in the playoffs, their chances of qualifying seem extremely slim.
PBKS vs DC Head to Head
- Matches played: 35
- Punjab Kings Wins: 18
- Delhi Capitals Wins: 17
PBKS vs DC Today IPL Match: Pitch Report
Dharamsala is expected to witness a cool evening with temperatures around 14°C, while thunderstorms and scattered showers are expected earlier in the day. Conditions are likely to improve as the match progresses, although the odd shower cannot be ruled out. The venue has proved to be a batting haven in recent IPL seasons, with an average first innings score of 209 from 2023 – the highest of any IPL venue in that period, albeit from just five matches. Teams batting first have won four of those five games, suggesting that the chase may not necessarily be the preferred option, even if it may rain later in the evening.
PBKS vs DC IPL Match: Dharamsala Weather Update
Weather is unlikely to spoil today’s IPL clash, despite afternoon thunderstorms forecast in several areas. The hill station is expected to remain cool and cloudy during the day, with the temperature peaking around 19°C and falling to nearly 16°C in the evening.The chance of rain, which is around 55% at 3pm, is expected to gradually decrease as the evening progresses. Importantly for fans and players, the forecast predicts a 0% chance of rain from kick-off at 7pm and throughout the duration of the match. While cloudy skies are likely to persist over the HPCA Stadium, non-stop cricket is expected in pleasant weather conditions.
PBKS vs DC: Predicted Playing XI
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh.Impact Player: Yuzvendra ChahalDelhi Capitals (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Auqib Nabi, Mitchell Starc, Lungi NgidiImpact Player: Mukesh Kumar
PBKS vs DC: Live Stream Details
The PBKS vs DC match will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The game will be telecast on Star Sports Network while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
IPL Toss Today Timing
The draw for today’s IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will take place at 19:00 IST while the match is scheduled to start at 19:30 IST.
