Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) Playing 11 Prediction: The struggling Delhi Capitals may call for some changes in their playing 11 in the match against PBKS
Check out the players' match-ups ahead of the PBKS vs DC match here. The players' battle stats will help you create a Punjab vs Delhi fantasy playing 11 based on facts
Here's how all four teams, which qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs, have a chance to finish as the top two teams on the points table.
DC will be playing a do-or-die game vs MI at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday
Gujarat Titans' opening duo of Sai Sudharshan and Shubman Gill lead the scoring charts in IPL 2025 for now.
The top two teams on the IPL 2025 points table will play in Qualifier 1, which is scheduled to take place on May 29. The IPL 2025 final is scheduled to take place on June 3.
Player movements and international commitments continue to shape the dynamic landscape of IPL 2025
Gujarat Titans opening duo of Sai Sudharshan and Shubman are the top 2 batters in Orange Cap standings.
With this win PBKS are now on 17 points, the same as leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but are second on the table because of an inferior net run rate.
While the historical rivalry slightly tilts in Rajasthan Royals' favor with a 16-12 lead, Punjab Kings' current form makes them strong contenders to overturn that trend.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing 11 Prediction: Both RR and PBKS are expected to have multiple changes in their team line-up when they return to action in IPL 2025
Winning score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur (in IPL since 2024): 1st inns score 180 or above: Mts - 7, Bat 1st won - 4, Bat 2nd won - 3; 1st inns score less than 180: Mts - 2, Bat 1st won - 0, Bat
Punjab Kings' opening batters have performed exceptionally well, and skipper Iyer has been in superb touch with the bat this season.
RR and PBKS have played against each other six times at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, out of which PBKS have won only once, while RR have won five times
If PBKS lose form and lose all their three matches, there is still a chance that their hunt for a first playoff since IPL 2014 will be extended for at least one more year
Speaking on the matter, Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad emphasized that CSA's stance has not changed.
IPL 2025 new schedule: The playoffs will take place on May 29, 30 and June 1, while the IPL 2025 grand finale is scheduled to take place on June 3.
BCCI is planning to resume the tournament on May 16, targeting May 30 for the final-five days later than originally scheduled.
By the time IPL 2025 was put on hold, the Gujarat Titans, the 2022 champions, were leading the table with 16 points from 11 matches
With most of their core players still in the country, Punjab Kings are now well-positioned to resume their IPL campaign strongly