IPL 2025: When is PBKS’ Next Match? All you need to know about their Opponent, Probable XI, & head-to-head stats

Punjab Kings (PBKS) registered a convincing 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Dharamsala and moved one step closer to a playoff berth in the ongoing IPL 2025. PBKS are now in the second spot with 15 points in 11 games, with a net run rate of +0.376. Hence, the main aim for them now will be to end the league stage within the top two spots. 

Therefore, all eyes will be on PBKS when they take on Delhi Capitals (DC), and it is expected to be a thrilling game in Dharamsala as DC are also in playoff contention. DC are in the fifth spot with 12 points in 10 games, with a net run rate of +0.362.   

Match details

Fixture: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
Date & Time: May 8, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

PBKS Probable XI 

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh.

The opening pair of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya has been one of the most destructive pairs in this IPL. Prabhsimran is also coming into this clash after a 91-run knock against LSG in their last game. Skipper Shreyas Iyer has been impactful throughout the season. 

Following him, players like Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, and Marcus Stoinis are there. Shashank Singh has been phenomenal with his finishing touches throughout the season. Azmatullah Omarzai and Marco Jansen are the two all-rounders, while Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh will also be there. 

Against LSG, Arshdeep was superb by dismantling the top order of LSG, and he is expected to add more to his tally, currently sitting in the third position in the race for the Purple Cap. Vijaykumar Vyshak is expected to be the impact sub.  

Head-to-Head record   

In 33 IPL matches so far between these teams, PBKS have won 17 times while DC have won 15 games. One match has ended in a tie. In the last five games, DC have won three times while PBKS have won twice. This season, this will be the first time these teams will lock horns with each other.

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