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Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL Tips - Hosts could trip the weary Kings

By Sridhar Bhamidi

12 May 2023

Sridhar Bhamidi 12 May 2023

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Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL match predictions to be played in Delhi on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30pm IST
Delhi Capitals have won 6 of their last 7 IPL matches against Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings have lost 3 of their last 4 IPL matches
At this venue, Delhi Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 IPL matches against Punjab Kings
Can Delhi keep winning and pinch the opponents at the business end of the season?

Can Delhi keep winning and surprise Punjab? (Getty Images)

Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL

Two teams precariously placed in the IPL 2023 standings, only holding to hopes by the barest of margins will be on view as Delhi Capitals meet Punjab Kings on Saturday. This match #59 will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi from 7:30pm IST.

Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL
Head to Head
Delhi Capitals Form
Delhi Capitals Team News
Punjab Kings Form
Punjab Kings Team News

Time’s running out for Delhi and Punjab who are in the bottom three positions ahead of this weekend fixtures. While Delhi are almost out of reckoning, Punjab are still alive but need to win this to stay in the hunt. I am backing the Capitals to spring a surprise here and pick up a win.

Delhi Capitals have won 6 of their last 7 matches against Punjab Kings (IPL)
At this venue, Delhi Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Punjab Kings (IPL)
Delhi Capitals have won 4 of their last 6 matches (IPL)
Punjab Kings have lost 3 of their last 4 matches (IPL)
Mitchell Marsh has been Delhi Capitals’ best bowler in 3 of their last 4 matches (IPL)

Head to Head

The 30 previous IPL matches played between these sides have ended in 15 wins each. The record is tilted towards Delhi in the recent times with the Capitals winning six of their last seven matches against Punjab.

Last season, Delhi won both the matches against Punjab – first one by nine wickets and 53 balls remaining and the second by 17 runs.

Delhi Capitals Form

Delhi Capitals are bottom of the points tally with eight points from 11 matches. They are coming off a 27-run defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings but have won four of their last six matches.

It is David Warner (330) who has been leading their batting show while others have generally struggled barring Axar Patel (267). Bowling has a surprise leader in Mitchell Marsh (12) while Axar has been among the wickets too (nine).

With very few players rising up in the middle-order, the Capitals have been struggling for consistency.

Delhi Capitals Team News

It is still not sure if Anrich Nortje has returned, after going back to South Africa due to some personal reasons.

Punjab Kings Form

Punjab are 8th in the standings with 10 points from 11 matches. Although they are still mathematically in the race, the Kings need to keep winning.

The Kings’ batting has been led by their captain Shikhar Dhawan (349 runs) while Jitesh Sharma (260) has been a revelation. Bowling has been led by the irresistible Arshdeep Singh (16 wickets).

There has been no consistent performer for the Punjab side with no one other than Dhawan taking up the lead role in the top-order.

Punjab Kings Team News

Bhanuka Rajapaksa was dismissed for a duck in the last game but may still hold his place, unless Matty Short is brought in.

Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL FAQs

Where can I watch the Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL live stream?

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What time does Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL start?

This Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL match is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi at 7:30pm IST on Saturday, May 13.

Verdict

It has been a chastening season for Delhi Capitals but they have found some form in the recent games. Punjab Kings are struggling to get results and could be trumped by Delhi in this match. I am backing Delhi Capitals to win against Punjab Kings.