IPL 2023 Match 59, DC vs PBKS Stats Preview: Players records and approaching milestones

Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) square off against each other in the Northern derby in Match 59 of IPL 2023 on a doubleheader Saturday, May 13 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams will meet immediately in the reverse fixture on Wednesday, May 17 at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.

Speaking about form, the Capitals have endured a tough campaign so far. David Warner’s side has played 11 matches with just four victories and seven defeats. With eight points and a net run rate of -0.605, they are languishing at rock bottom at the tenth position in the table.

On the other hand, the Kings have had a mixed season so far. Shikhar Dhawan’s team has played 11 games with five wins and six losses. With ten points and an NRR of -0.411, they are placed in the eighth spot in the table. (All standings till match No. 56). To make matters worse, PBKS have lost their last four consecutive encounters against DC in the league. The tournament has already reached its business end and both sides will look to claim a vital and crucial victory in this fixture.

Meanwhile, here are some of the important stats and numbers ahead of Match No. 59 between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2023:

Head-to-Head: The Capitals and the Kings have met each other 30 times in the history of the league and its even-stevens as both have won 15 games each.

1 – Ishant Sharma (99) is one game away from appearing in 100 matches in the IPL.

3 – Mustafizur Rahman (47) needs three scalps to complete 50 wickets in the IPL.

2 – Shikhar Dhawan (748) requires two fours to reach 750 fours in the league.

4 – Dhawan (146) is four big hits away from completing 150 maximums in the cash-rich league.

6 – Sam Curran (44) needs six fours to get to 50 fours in the IPL.

5 – Phil Salt (145) is five sixes away from reaching 150 maximums in T20 cricket.

2 – Curran (98) needs two sixes to get to 100 maximums in T20 matches.

60 – Bhanuka Rajapaksa (2940) requires 60 runs to reach 3000 runs in T20 cricket.

54 – Rovman Powell (2946) is 54 runs away from completing 3000 runs in T20s.

29 – Lalit Yadav (971) requires 29 runs to reach 1000 runs in T20 cricket.