IPL 2026: PBKS vs. DC prediction, lineups, pitch report and betting tips as Shreyas Iyer's side look to get to winning ways

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Punjab Kings have arrived at their beloved Dharamsala fortress battered but not yet broken. Three consecutive defeats have eroded the early-season swagger that had once seen Ricky Ponting's men sitting comfortably atop the standings, yet salvation has remained firmly within their grasp. If they win on Monday, they will reclaim pole position if they lose, their top-two ambitions will begin crumbling rather alarmingly.

Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, have arrived as wounded opponents rather than dangerous adversaries. Axar Patel's side have been reduced to spectators in the playoff conversation after losing five from last six matches.

Yet Delhi have possessed in KL Rahul, currently the tournament's third highest run-getter, a man who had proved perfectly capable of conjuring chaos single-handedly, as Shreyas Iyer's side had witnessed not so long ago.

Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals prediction: Who Will Win​

Punjab Kings have had a difficult few weeks, but Dharamsala has historically been a ground that has favoured the batting side, and PBKS have possessed the firepower to exploit those conditions ruthlessly.

Delhi Capitals have had a season that has gradually unravelled, and Ian Bell's candid admission about missed opportunities has suggested a side that has lacked the ruthlessness required at this level.

With Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya dominating at the top, and Marcus Stoinis having terrorised death bowling all season, Punjab Kings have had enough quality to end their losing streak here.



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PBKS vs. DC Pitch Report: HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala​

Stat	Detail
City	Dharamsala
Country	India
First Match	16/04/2010
Last T20 Match	04/05/2025
Matches Played	14
Matches Won Batting First	9 (64.29%)
Matches Won Batting Second	5 (35.71%)
Matches Won Winning Toss	6 (42.86%)
Matches Won Losing Toss	8 (57.14%)
Matches with No Result	0 (0.00%)
Highest Individual Innings	106 — A C Gilchrist (Punjab Kings) vs RCB, 17/05/2011
Best Bowling	4/9 — A Mishra (Deccan Chargers) vs Punjab Kings, 21/05/2011
Highest Team Innings	241/7 — Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, 09/05/2024
Lowest Team Innings	116 — Punjab Kings vs Deccan Chargers, 21/05/2011
Highest Run Chase Achieved	178/5 — Deccan Chargers vs Punjab Kings, 16/04/2010
Average Runs per Wicket	28.02
Average Runs per Over	8.89
Average Score Batting First	187.50

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Head-to-Head: PBKS vs. DC​

Stat	DC	PBKS
Matches Played	36	36
Won	17	18
Lost	18	17
No Result	1	1
Highest Score	264	265
Lowest Score	67	104

PBKS vs. DC Betting Tips​

Here is our favourite betting angle for the PBKS vs. DC match.

BETTING TIP	ODDS
Both team to score over 180	1.45 (via Dafabet)

Dharamsala has historically been a high-scoring ground, and both sides will have had the firepower to exploit it

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PBKS vs. DC Lineups, Team News​

Here is how both teams could line up for this match!

PBKS predicted lineup to play DC​

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: VijayKumar Vyshak

DC predicted lineup to play PBKS​

Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Player: Vipraj Nigam

PBKS vs. DC Odds: Who is the favourite for IPL 2026 clash?​

• PBKS to win: 1.72
• DC to win: 2.14

*All odds via Dafabet.

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How to watch PBKS vs. DC 2026 match: Live Stream, TV Channel​

Here is all the key information for how to watch PBKS vs. DC:

• Date: Monday, 11 May
• Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
• Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
• TV/Stream: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

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