IPL 2024: PBKS vs DC Match 2 Winner Prediction & Analysis - Who Will win?

PBKS vs DC Match 2 Winner Prediction: On March 23, Punjab Kings will begin their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). This time, PBKS will be playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, PBKS's new home venue.

As the Punjab captain, Shikra Dhawan will continue to lead, while Rishabh Pant will return as Delhi captain. After surviving a life-threatening accident, the latter is playing his first competitive game since December 2022. Their last playoff appearances were disappointing, but they hope to improve this season. 

On a double-header day in the IPL, the game will begin at 3:30 PM IST.

PBKS vs DC Probable Playing XIs

In the probable playing XI of PBKS, Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Jonny Bairstow, Atharva Taide/Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh are the players to watch.

The probable DC playing XI is David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C, WK), Tristan Stubbs, Lalit Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, and Kuldeep Yadav.

Report on the pitch

This match will mark the official opening of Mullanpur. Several domestic matches have yet to be played on this surface, and the pitch and conditions may change after a few matches.

Due to its ample support for bowlers, especially those who use slower ball change-ups, teams may prefer bowling on the new deck first.

What will be the outcome of the match:

As Shikhar Dhawan has been consistent for the last few years and plays safely, this game should be a good start for him.

During the previous IPL season, Warner scored 518 runs at an average of 37 with six half-centuries.

Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have faced each other 32 times in the Indian cash-rich league, and Delhi Capitals (DC) has 16 wins each. Therefore the chance lies with Delhi Capitals.

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