IPL 2022: Both Punjab & Delhi searching for a playoffs berth

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals faceoff against each other in the 64^th match of the TATA IPL 2022, here on Monday.

Punjab Kings are in a delicate situation in the points table at this stage of the tournament. Punjab have won 6 and lost the remaining 6 in IPL 2022. They are coming into this match with a win in their last match against RCB. Punjab have two matches remaining and they have to win both the matches to make it to the playoffs.

Delhi Capitals are in a somewhat similar position just like Punjab Kings. Delhi have won 6 matches and lost the remaining 6. They won their last match against Rajasthan Royals in a convincing 8 wicket win. Delhi have 2 matches remaining and must win those two to make it to the playoffs.

Match Details:

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals

Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai

Date & Time: 16th May at 7:30 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report:

The pitch has help for the pacers as well as the spinners. The dew factor is also a point, the captain needs to keep in mind. With a fast outfield, it’s more likely the team that will win the toss chase.

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IPL Head-to-Head:

Total matches played: 29

Delhi Capitals won: 14

Punjab Kings won: 15

Probable Line-ups:

Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mayank Agarwal (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh

Delhi Capitals:  David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Anrich Nortje

IPL Match Prediction:

It is going to go down the wire and got to be a very close match. Both the teams are at the same point and both have to win this match to keep their playoff hopes alive. It is very tough to pick up a favourite to win this match, but Delhi is having a slightly better form than Punjab and may edge past them. Still, this game is too close to pick up a winner.