The anticipation is great as cricket aficionados prepare up for the exciting battle between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. As the cricketing spectacular begins, spectators are keen to interpret the likely conclusion of this thrilling duel. Here’s a full study of the expected playing XI, Dream11 fantasy team, and squad dynamics for PBKS versus DC.
Unraveling the Lineups
Both clubs are set to demonstrate their skills on the field, with Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals fielding tough squads. Let’s look into the projected playing XIs:
Delhi Capitals: –
Batting First:
David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitch Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C), Tristian Stubbs, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, A Nortje
Bowling First:
David Warner, Mitch Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C), Tristian Stubbs, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, A Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed
Punjab Kings: –
Batting First:
Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (C), Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada
Bowling First:
Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (C), Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahal
Deciphering the Dream11 Team
In the domain of fantasy cricket, constructing the ideal Dream11 side is comparable to an art form. Here’s the anticipated Dream11 lineup for PBKS against DC:
- Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant, Jitesh Sharma – Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, Atharva Taide
- All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Sikander Raza – Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Kuldeep Yadav
Squad Showdown
A peak inside the squads of both clubs offers insight on the depth and quality at their disposal:
DC Squad: Rishabh Pant (c), Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Kumar Kushagra, Ricky Bhui, Shai Hope, Prithvi Shaw, Yash Dhull, Swastik Chikara, David Warner, Pravin Dubey, Axar Patel, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Sumit Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jhye Richardson, Rasikh Salem
PBKS Squad: Shikhar Dhawan (captain), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
As the scene is set for an explosive climax, cricket lovers are primed for a showcase of talent, strategy, and sportsmanship. Whether PBKS or DC emerges triumphant, one thing is clear — IPL 2024 promises a thrilling fiesta for fans worldwide.
