PBKS vs DC Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 58th Match of IPL 2025

Published on: May 6, 2025

Punjab Kings will take on the Delhi Capitals in the 58th Match of the season on May 8. The match will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala and will begin at 7:30 PM. The Punjab Kings are set to welcome Delhi Capitals for a thrilling encounter at their home, both the teams will be up against one another for the very first time this season.

With the IPL moving to the final stage of the group phase and stepping into the playoffs, every match from here on becomes significant in shaping the points table. Sitting in the first half of the points table, this match will be a battle to lead for the playoffs and confirm their spot in the top four. Both teams are coming from different last match outings, where Punjab secured a win by 37 runs over LSG, and Delhi ended with a no-result match against SRH. Heading into this match, both teams will be aiming to finish in the top four. As both teams prepare to lock horns in Match 58, expect nothing short of a high-voltage showdown. Below is the detailed analysis and match breakdown for both teams.

PBKS vs DC Match Overview

League	Indian Premier League 2025
Match	Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Match 58
Time	7:30 PM IST, Thursday, May 8, 2025
Venue	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Both teams preview

Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings have emerged as one of the most resilient teams this season. After a shaky mid-season, they have bounced back strongly and have won crucial wins against the other dominant teams like CSK, LSG. Currently sitting with 7 wins, 3 losses, and one no result, PBKS have shown versatility in both chasing and defending totals, and one of those is their lowest defending score against KKR. Their batting lineup has fired consistently, while the bowling unit has found rhythm in crunch moments. The only concern for PBKS remains their occasional vulnerability under pressure, but their recent performances reflect that despite the lows, the team can bounce back strongly and gain wins.

Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals have had a rollercoaster journey this season. With 6 wins, 4 losses, and one no result match, they have built a rapport but are currently under pressure to end up in the top four of the points table. They started their campaign with a narrow win over LSG and led the winning momentum for a long time. However, their recent back-to-back losses against RCB and KKR exposed their vulnerability when early wickets fell. The rain washed out their recent fixture against SRH, making the clash against PBKS even more crucial. Heading into this clash, DC will look to bounce back and regain their early form and keep their playoff hopes intact.

PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches played	32
Punjab Kings (PBKS ) Won	12
Delhi Capitals (DC) Won	20
No Result/ Tied	00

PBKS vs DC Last 5 Match Form

Team	Last 5 Matches
Punjab Kings (PBKS )	W, W, A, L, W
Delhi Capitals (DC)	A, L, L, W, L

Indian Premier League 2025, Ground Stats

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Total	12
Team Bat 1st	09
Team Bat 2nd	03
Tied	00
Average First Innings Score	188
Highest Score	Royal Challengers Bangalore 241/20
Lowest Score	Punjab Kings 116/10

Pitch Report

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals- The 58th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. The pitch here is a fast bowling friendly venue, with high altitude, the pitch makes it harder for spinners to find grip. Besides this, the team chasing here enjoys an upper edge as compared to the batting first teams. With dew in the second innings the chase even becomes more favorable. The good bounce on the pitch makes it a batting friendly surface as well but majorly bowlers dominate here.

PBKS vs DC Playing 11s (Predicted)

PBKS Probable Playing XI:

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

DC Probable Playing XI:

Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025 Match 58: Key Players to watch out

Team	Players
PBKS	Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh
DC	Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul, Axar Patel

PBKS vs DC Team Prediction – Who Will Win?

As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and squad of these two teams, PBKS is expected to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and records. As per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the batting first team will likely win Match 58 of the Indian Premier League 2025.

However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and DC’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So please analyze on your part and then invest.