PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 64

Preview:

Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will play the 64th match of IPL 2022 on Monday. Punjab Kings have won 6 out of 12 matches this season. They defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs after making 209 runs while batting first. Punjab would need to win the next 2 matches including this one to have a chance to qualify for the playoffs.

Much like PBKS, DC have also won 6 out of 12 matches, however, have a better net run rate than PBKS. DC defeated Rajasthan Royals in the previous match after chasing a target of 161 runs in 18.1 overs with 8 wickets in hand. Prithvi Shaw, who has missed the last couple of matches, might make a comeback to the playing 11 for DC.

Match Details:

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Match 64

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

PBKS vs DC, Match 64 Pitch Report:

The pitch is expected to have a lot for the batters in the first half and they might be able to put a decent total on the board. Spinners are likely to find it easy to pick wickets.

Injury News:

(will be added when there is an update)

PBKS vs DC, Match 64 Probable Playing XIs:

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

Top Picks for PBKS vs DC Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batters

David Warner:

He has made 2 half-centuries in the last 5 matches. Warner is the leading run-scorer for Delhi Capitals this season. He has made 427 runs in 10 matches at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 152.50 including 5 half-centuries.

Shikhar Dhawan:

He has scored 402 runs in 12 matches this season at an average of 40.20 and a strike rate of 122.93 including 3 half-centuries. Dhawan is the highest run-scorer for Punjab Kings this season and might play a key role in this match against his former franchise.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Liam Livingstone:

He has been an excellent performer for PBKS this season and is their second-highest run-scorer. Livingstone has made 385 runs in 12 matches at an average of 35 and a strike rate of 180.75 including 4 half-centuries. Livingstone made 70 runs off 42 deliveries in the previous match.

Mitchell Marsh:

After failing to make a decent score, Mitchell Marsh finally played a decent knock in the last game. Marsh made 89 runs off 62 deliveries and picked 2 wickets as well. Marsh won the Player of the Match award.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Kagiso Rabada:

He is the leading wicket-taker for Punjab Kings this season and has picked 21 wickets at an average of 16.38. In the last five games, Rabada has taken 14 wickets and is likely to play a key role in this game as well.

Kuldeep Yadav:

He has gone wicketless in the last 2 matches and is still the leading wicket-taker for DC this season. Kuldeep has picked 18 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 20.66, an economy of 8.71, and a strike rate of 14.2.

Top Picks – Wicketkeeper

Jonny Bairstow:

He won the Player of the match award in the last game as he scored 66 runs off just 29 deliveries and helped PBKS post a total of 209 runs. Bairstow has made two back-to-back half-centuries in the tournament and is likely to play a key role in this game too.

PBKS vs DC Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PBKS vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Jonny Bairstow, Rishabh Pant, David Warner (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Rishi Dhawan, Mitchell Marsh, Liam Livingstone (vc), Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Chetan Sakariya

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PBKS vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Jonny Bairstow (vc), Rishabh Pant, David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rovman Powell, Prithvi Shaw, Liam Livingstone, Kuldeep Yadav, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar

PBKS vs DC Risky Captaincy Choices:

Chetan Sakariya:

He has played only 3 matches this season for DC. In the last game, Sakariya picked 2 wickets for 23 runs including the wicket of Jos Buttler. Sakariya is likely to play a key role for DC in this match.

Rishi Dhawan:

He picked 2 wickets for 36 runs against RCB in the last match and gave away 36 runs in 4 overs. Rishi batted in the 8th position for PBKS in the last game and has not been able to play a decent innings with the bat. However, he is likely to play a key role with the ball.

Player you should avoid:

Srikar Bharat:

He was dismissed for a duck in the last game. He might have to pave way for Prithvi Shaw in this game and hence, he is one player whom you can avoid in your fantasy team for this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.