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The match no. 59 of the IPL 2023 will witness Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings going head to head at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, May 13. The bookmakers have put both the teams on equal odds to win this match at 17/20 (1.85) odds.
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings, Match 59
- May 13, 2023 – 2 PM GMT
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
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Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi generally favours spin but it also has short boundaries to level the playing field. The average batting first score at the venue since IPL 2017 reads 177. In the ongoing season the number stands at 168 after five games.
Delhi is expected to have clear weather on Saturday evening with zero threat of rain. The temperature will be around 32°C.
DC vs PBKS – Match Predictions
Delhi Capitals have won four of the previous five encounters between these two teams. But Punjab Kings have been a better side this season. PBKS have a destructive batting unit compared to Delhi Capitals, who rely heavily on a couple of players.
Prediction 1
Punjab to hit most sixes
5/6 (1.83)
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Prediction 2
Axar to be Delhi's Top Bowler
4/1 (5.00)
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Probable 6s
Punjab Kings boast of a batting unit comprising Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shikhar Dhawan and Sam Curran. PBKS have struck 87 sixes in the ongoing tournament compared to just 48 by DC.
Our prediction: Punjab Kings to hit most sixes in the match at 5/6 (1.83).
Probable Wickets
Axar Patel has taken nine wickets in the season at 6.81 rpo. He will be key against the PBKS middle order. Bet on Axar to be DC’s top wicket-taker at 4/1 (5.00). Nathan Ellis has done a solid job picking 10 wickets from seven games. You can back him to be the top bowler for Punjab Kings at 11/4 (3.75).
Our prediction: Axar Patel to be Delhi Capitals’ highest wicket-taker at 4/1 (5.00).
Man of the Match
Liam Livingstone blasted 82* off 42 against Mumbai Indians. He has the ability to take down bowling attacks and is likely to bowl a couple of overs as well. Back Livingstone to be the player of the match at 7/1 (8.00). Other top betting options include Shikhar Dhawan, Sam Curran, Axar Patel and Mitchell Marsh.
Our prediction: Liam Livingstone to be the Man of the Match at 7/1 (8.00).
DC vs PBKS Preview
Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings are in the bottom three on the table and need to win this game to stay alive. Let’s take a look at two sides ahead of their clash.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals are at the bottom of the table with eight points from 11 games and a terrible net run-rate of -0.605. They need to win all three games with big margins to have a chance of the playoffs. They’re coming off a 27-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings away from home.
DC have opted to go in with four overseas batters in the absence of Anrich Nortje. They continue to mess up Axar Patel’s batting position and can’t afford it anymore.
Predicted XI: David Warner (c), Phil Salt (wk), Mitch Marsh, Manish Pandey, Rilee Rossouw, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma
Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan’s PBKS are eighth on the table with 10 points, winning five out of 11 games. Their net run-rate of -0.441 needs improvement. They lost their previous fixture by five wickets versus Kolkata Knight Riders.
Punjab Kings could be tempted to bring Sikandar Raza in place of Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Nathan Ellis has done well and managed to keep Kagiso Rabada on the bench.
Predicted XI: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh
How to Watch IPL 2023 in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
The viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the IPL 2023 on Sky Sports Cricket. For online streaming, you can head to the DAZN application.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- DAZN (Streaming)
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