The upcoming match No. 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will witness a thrilling contest between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, on Monday, May 11.
Punjab Kings absolutely dominated in their first half of the season; however, the start of the latter part has seen them lose three on the bounce. However, an unbeaten streak in the first seven games has given them the cushion to make a comeback late in the tournament. With an aim at the playoffs’ spot, the Shreyas Iyer-led side will want to collect two crucial points and move to the top of the table after the DC clash.
Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, are in dire need of a win to script a comeback into the tournament if they want to secure a top-four spot. With just three matches remaining in their campaign, a loss versus PBKS will eliminate them from the competition. Therefore, DC will enter the do-or-die fixture with high confidence in their abilities.
PBKS vs DC Match Details
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Match 55, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala |
| Date & Time (IST) | Monday, May 11, 7:30 PM |
| Live Broadcasting & Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
PBKS vs DC Head to Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 36 |
| Won by PBKS | 18 |
| Won by DC | 17 |
| No Results | 00 |
| First-ever fixture | April 27, 2008 (PBKS victory) |
| Most recent fixture | April 25, 2026 (PBKS victory) |
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala Pitch Report
The picturesque venue of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala has been host to 14 IPL matches since its first in 2010. Over the years, it has been the trend that the pitches here tend to slow down in the latter half of the match. Teams batting first have won on nine occasions at this venue, which makes it clear that a wise captain would look to defend the total after winning the toss here.
PBKS vs DC Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal
Delhi Capitals (DC):
KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Kuldeep Yadav
PBKS vs DC Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: KL Rahul
KL Rahul has been a prolific performer in the IPL over the years, and the clash in Dharamshala is yet another opportunity for the ace cricketer to show his class. After 11 matches in 2026, Rahul has already accounted for 468 runs and is the third highest run-getter of the season thus far. He will look to get hold of the Orange Cap after an impactful knock with the bat on Monday night.
Probable Best Bowler: Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh, the left-arm pacer from Punjab Kings, hasn’t had an enjoyable season, but there is no denying the fact that he continues to be one of the most lethal bowling options for the franchise. The pitch in Dharamshala can offer decent bounce while also assisting swing in the middle overs. If Arshdeep can utilise the conditions to his advantage, he is certain to have a big impact with the ball.
