IPL 2025: DC Playing XI against PBKS | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
With less than 10 matches remaining, IPL 2025 is entering the last phase of the season. The next match will be played between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. Punjab have already qualified for the playoffs, while Delhi Capitals got disqualified despite an amazing initial start. Now, Punjab will be looking to strengthen their position in the points table, while Delhi Capitals will try to win the last few matches, ending the season on a high note. This article will discuss Delhi Capitals’ playing eleven for the match.
Under the new captaincy of Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals started the season with back-to-back wins, registering four victories in the first five matches. However, they struggled significantly in the second half, losing most of their matches. The team was disqualified from the playoff race, even with a week left in the group stage. It was a surprise to everyone to see the team, which performed so well earlier, getting disqualified. Delhi played 13 matches this season, winning 6 of them while losing 6, with one match abandoned. The team is currently in fifth position with thirteen points.
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Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI Against Punjab Kings
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Batter | Faf du Plessis (c) |
| Batter | KL Rahul |
| Wicketkeeper | Abishek Porel |
| Batter | Tristan Stubbs |
| Batter | Ashutosh Sharma |
| Allrounder | Vipraj Nigam |
| Allrounder | Madhav Tiwari |
| Bowler | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Bowler | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Bowler | Mustafizur Rahman |
| Bowler | Mukesh Kumar |
| Impact Player | KL Rahul |
Top Order
In the top order, Delhi Capitals will feature a lethal opening combination with KL Rahul and South African Faf du Plessis, who will try to score some quick runs at the start. Rahul has performed well, scoring consistently throughout the season. At the same time, Faf has also played a few crucial knocks in some matches, although he was unavailable for several matches due to an injury. In the third position, the team will have Abhishel Porel, who has also performed well for the Delhi Capitals after performing well in the domestic season.
Middle Order
DC will have captain Axar Patel at number 4 in the middle order, while KL Rahul is expected to bat next to him, depending on the situation. At number 6, Delhi Capitals will feature South African hitter Tristan Stubbs. In the lower middle order, DC will include Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam, who is also contributing with both bat and ball to the team.
Bowlers
For the bowling attack, Delhi Capitals will have Dushmanta Chameera leading the pace department alongside Mukesh Kumar and Madhav Tiwari. In the spin department, the team will feature two world-class spinners: captain Axar Patel and chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, along with Vipraj Nigam, who will also bowl a few overs.
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DC Squad For IPL 2025
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Axar Patel |
| Wicketkeepers | Donovan Ferreira, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs |
| Batters | Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul |
| All-rounders | Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Axar Patel |
| Bowlers | Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav |
