IPL 2024: The inaugural match of the tournament between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) is scheduled for March 23rd at 3:30 PM. The clash will unfold at the esteemed Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mohali.
In this encounter, Punjab Kings will be under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan, whereas Delhi Capitals will witness the much-awaited return of their skipper, Rishabh Pant. Pant, the wicket-keeper-batsman, has been absent from the field since his involvement in a car accident in December 2022.
PBKS vs DC head to heads records
The IPL rivalry between Delhi and Punjab is well-documented, with 32 matches contested between them to date. Remarkably, their records stand identical, with each team securing victory in 16 matches apiece. Delhi’s highest score against PBKS stands at 231, while their lowest is 67
PBKS vs DC Pitch reports
Previously renowned as India’s greenest pitch favoring pacers, Mohali’s reputation has undergone a significant shift in recent years. Presently, it yields barren pitches that heavily favor batters, resulting in high-scoring matches.
Just last year, two instances of 200+ scores occurred. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) amassed 257 runs against PBKS, while Punjab scored 214 in a match against Mumbai Indians (MI).