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Rahul To Fail Against Arshdeep? 5 Player Battles To Watch Out In PBKS vs DC IPL Match



KL Rahul and Arshdeep Singh. [Source - IPL/x.com]KL Rahul and Arshdeep Singh. [Source - IPL/x.com]

On Saturday, May 24, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 66 of IPL 2025. The action will take place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.

Having already booked their place in the playoffs, Punjab Kings will be determined to reclaim the top-two spot and secure a better chance to grab their final place. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals, who narrowly missed out on qualification, will be aiming to finish their campaign on a high by spoiling Punjab’s push for a top-two finish in this high-stakes encounter.

Ahead of such a high-octane clash in Jaipur, here’s a look at some of the must-watch player battles for PBKS vs DC, Match 66 of IPL 2025.

1. KL Rahul vs Arshdeep Singh

Criterion
Data
Innings
3
Runs
31
Wickets
2
Balls25
Average15.50
Strike Rate124.00
  • A key battle to watch in the PBKS vs DC clash will be between KL Rahul and Arshdeep Singh. 
  • In three previous IPL innings, Arshdeep has dismissed Rahul twice, conceding just 31 runs off 25 balls, a sign of his dominance in this match-up.
  • With Rahul being a vital player in DC’s batting and Arshdeep excelling with the ball in big moments, this encounter could significantly influence the outcome of the game.

2. Faf du Plessis vs Yuzvendra Chahal

Innings
12
Runs
44
Wickets
3
Balls50
Average14.66
Strike Rate88.00
  • Another crucial contest in the PBKS vs DC face-off will be between DC opener Faf du Plessis and Punjab's leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
  • Chahal and Faf have met each other 12 times in IPL, where the South African veteran has struggled against Chahal, scoring just 44 runs with three dismissals, averaging 14.66 at a strike rate of 88.
  • Given Chahal’s strong form and Faf’s due to score a big innings, bringing on the leg-spinner early could be key to breaking DC’s momentum.

3. Shreyas Iyer vs Kuldeep Yadav

Criterion
Data
Innings
7
Runs
64
Wickets
2
Balls42
Average32.00
Strike Rate152.38
  • Shreyas Iyer has been in fine form with the bat, especially in Punjab’s matches away from Chandigarh.
  • Kuldeep Yadav will be an option for DC to overcome the in-form Punjab’s skipper in what can be a decisive middle-overs phase for the game.
  • Across 7 IPL meetings in the past, Iyer has scored 64 runs off 42 balls while being dismissed only twice possessing a healthy average of 32 and a strike rate of 152.38.

4. Prabhsimran Singh vs Axar Patel

Criterion
Data
Innings
3
Runs
24
Wickets
1
Balls26
Average24.00
Strike Rate92.30
  • Prabhsimran Singh has been a standout performer for Punjab this season, currently leading their run charts with explosive starts at the top.
  • To contain him, Delhi Capitals will need to rely on skipper Axar Patel early in the innings.
  • In their previous encounters, Prabhsimran has scored just 24 runs off Axar at a strike rate of 92.30, falling to him once in three innings, making this a key match-up DC will hope to get it in their favor.