PBKS vs DC Cricket Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

Pre-match Win Probability

Punjab Kings (PBKS)	Delhi Capitals (DC)
57%	43%

Punjab Kings (PBKS) to Win – (1.90)

• Prabhsimran and Shreyas are in the top order and consistently pile on quick runs during the powerplay.
• The lower order bounces back, regaining form after early struggles.
• A stronger bowling unit than DC hands PBKS the edge.
• Though head-to-head at Dharamshala stays neck-and-neck, PBKS’s current form delivers an advantage.

PBKS vs DC Betting Odds

Prediction	Parimatch	1Win	BC.Game
PBKS to Win	1.90	2.00	1.86
DC to Win	1.75	1.85	2.05
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Punjab Kings gear up to host Delhi Capitals at their home ground, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. This season marks their first clash, though they last met in Mohali, where Punjab clinched a 4-wicket victory. However, in their most recent Dharamsala encounter, Delhi triumphed by 15 runs.

Now, PBKS eyes revenge, will they succeed, or stumble again? For deeper insights, check our expert PBKS vs. DC prediction before placing bets on top cricket betting apps.

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Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings stride into their match against Delhi Capitals brimming with confidence after a 37-run win over LSG. Their top-order batting shines, with Prabhsimran Singh and Iyer consistently piling on runs to set a commanding tone. Captain Shreyas Iyer rediscovers his groove from the past two matches, boosting morale. The lower order, once a worry, roars back in the last game as Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera smash a stunning innings, pushing Punjab past 200.

The bowling unit impresses just as much, with Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen regularly shattering opening partnerships in the powerplay. PBKS currently outranks DC on the points table. This upcoming clash proves crucial, as Punjab aims to clinch the top spot from RCB.

Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals are struggling after a strong start to the season. They won their first four consecutive matches but have since deteriorated, narrowly avoiding three straight losses due to rain interruptions. Their last match against SRH marked their worst performance this season – collapsing to 27/5 before Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma rescued them to 133.

DC persists with Karun Nair despite consistent failures. They must now reintroduce Jake Fraser-McGurk as opener with Abhishek Porel, or promote Faf du Plessis instead. Nair might better suit the middle order. The struggling middle order demands this change immediately.

The bowling unit has regressed to early-season struggles. Captain Axar Patel’s tendency to take charge in crises rather than trusting teammates reflects poor teamwork – a critical flaw for any winning side that requires urgent correction.

PBKS vs DC Match Details

Match: PBKS vs DC, Match 58 Date and Time:May 8th, 2025, 07:30 PM Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala Live Streaming: Star Sports Network/JioHotstar App

PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Records (Overall)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
PBKS	33	17	16	00
DC	33	16	17	00

PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Records (Dharamshala)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
PBKS	04	02	02	00
DC	04	02	02	00

PBKS vs DC Recent Form

KKR – W, L, D, W, W
CSK – L, W, L, L, D

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala typically delivers a balanced contest between bat and ball. However, in the last match, it turned into a batting paradise, with Punjab smashing 236 runs. The pitch offers true bounce, favoring batters, while fast bowlers gain an early edge, and settled batters cash in later.

On match day, temperatures will hover at 23°C, dipping to 17°C by the end. Rain chances stand at 45% during the day but drop to just 8% during the match, minimal yet enough for dew to impact play. This makes the toss crucial, as the winning team will likely opt to chase in these conditions.

Dew Chances – High

HPCA, Dharamshala Stadium IPL Records

Total Matches	Wins by Teams Batting First	Wins by Teams Batting Second	Average Score in First Innings	Highest Team Total	Lowest Team Total
14	09	05	183	241/7 (RCB)	116 (PBKS)

PBKS vs DC Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings – Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Impact/Substitute-Vijaykumar Vyshak

Delhi Capitals – Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan

Impact/Substitute-Ashutosh Sharma

PBKS vs DC Key Players to Bet On

Team	Player	Recent Best Performance
PBKS	Prabhsimran Singh (Batter)	91 off 48 balls (4×6, 6×7) vs LSG
	Arshdeep Singh (Bowler)	3/16 vs LSG
DC	Tristane Stubbs (Batter)	41 off 36 balls (4×4, 6×0) vs SRH
	Ashutosh Sharma (Batter)	41 off 26 balls (4×2, 6×3) vs SRH

PBKS vs DC Betting Tips

• Toss – DC
• Match – PBKS

Betting Tips	Odds
Total wickets over 13.5	2.12
Prabhsimran Singh to score fifty (Innings #1)	2.95
Arshdeep’s Total dismissals under 0.5. Innings #1	7.25

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