upcoming match number 55 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 An exciting contest will be seen between Punjab Kings (PBKS) And Delhi Capitals (DC) But Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, But Monday, May 11.
Punjab Kings dominated the first half of the season; However, at the start of the latter part they suffered three defeats on the bounce. However, going unbeaten in the first seven matches has given them a chance to make a late comeback in the tournament. Aiming to make it to the playoffs, the Shreyas Iyer-led side would like to collect two crucial points and go on top of the table after the DC clash.
On the other hand, if Delhi Capitals want to secure a place in the top four, they desperately need a win to return to the tournament. With only three matches left in their campaign, a defeat against PBKS will knock them out of the competition. Therefore, DC will enter the do-or-die contest with full confidence in its abilities.
PBKS vs DC Match Details
| match | punjab kings vs delhi capitals, match 55ipl 2026 |
| venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala |
| Date and Time (IST) | Monday, May 11, 7:30 pm |
| Live broadcast and streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
PBKS vs DC Head to Head T20 Record
| matches played | 36 |
| PBKS won | 18 |
| DC won | 17 |
| no results | 00 |
| stability for the first time | April 27, 2008 (PBKS victory) |
| Latest fixtures | April 25, 2026 (PBKS wins) |
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala Pitch Report
The picturesque venue of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala has hosted 14 IPL matches since its debut in 2010. Over the years, the trend has been that the pitches here become slower in the latter half of the match. Teams batting first have won at this venue on nine occasions, making it clear that a wise captain would look to defend the total after winning the toss here.
PBKS vs DC Predicted Playing XI
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Marco Johnson, Vijaykumar Vishak, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal
Delhi Capitals (DC):
KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Akshar Patel (c), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: -Kuldeep Yadav
Probable best performers of PBKS vs DC match
Probable best batsman: KL Rahul
KL Rahul He has performed brilliantly in the IPL in the last few years and the match in Dharamshala is another opportunity for the veteran cricketer to show his class. After 11 matches in 2026, Rahul has already scored 468 runs and is the third-highest run-scorer of the season so far. He will be looking to capture the Orange Cap after playing an impressive innings with the bat on Monday night.
Probable best bowler: Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep SinghIt has not been a pleasant season for the left-arm pacer from Punjab Kings, but there is no denying the fact that he remains one of the most lethal bowling options for the franchise. The Dharamshala pitch can provide good bounce and swing in the middle overs. If Arshdeep can use the conditions to his advantage, he is sure to have a big impact with the ball.
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