IPL 2024 PBKS vs DC: Match 2 Top Captain, Vice-captain and Player Stats

Kuldeep Yadav can be a game changer for the Delhi Capitals [X]Kuldeep Yadav can be a game changer for the Delhi Capitals [X]

In the second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024), the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be taking on the Delhi Capitals (DC). The match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on the 23rd of March at 3:30 PM IST. 

Before the game starts, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain candidates, the important players for the game and the players you can avoid in this match. 


PBKS vs DC Important Players (Top Five)

Player
Team
Shikhar DhawanPunjab Kings
Sam CurranPunjab Kings
Sikandar RazaPunjab Kings
Mitchell MarshDelhi Capitals
Axar Patel Delhi Capitals


PBKS vs DC Toss Factor 

The wicket MYSIC will be used for the first time in the IPL. Before, SMAT matches were held at the wicket. In general, the wicket here has favoured the bowlers. The games have been low-scoring here, and the same could be expected in this game. 

The skipper winning the toss will not have a great idea about the wicket and might look to field first. 

Scenario: If Punjab Kings win the toss

  • The Punjab Kings have a good pace unit. They will be looking to give their pacers the best bowling conditions. In this case, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshal Patel could be important picks. 
  • Sikandar Raza can be a game-changer with the bat. He has recently been in brilliant form, pulling up near-impossible heists. Besides, Raza can also be an impactful bowler, which makes him a great choice. 

Scenario: If Delhi Capitals win the toss

  • The Delhi Capitals' spin department looks pretty strong. The wicket is expected to assist the spinners, so Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel could be significant players. 
  • DC's batting department will depend heavily on players like David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, and Rishabh Pant. Marsh could be influential with both the bat and the ball and will be an essential pick for the game. 

Toss Update: Punjab Kings have won the toss and have opted to field first.

PBKS vs DC Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks 

Scenario: If Punjab Kings win the match

Sikandar Raza could be a great all-round influence for the PBKS in this match [X]Sikandar Raza could be a great all-round influence for the PBKS in this match [X]

Sikandar Raza (PBKS)

The Zimbabwean all-rounder has been in good all-round form for the past two years in the international arena. Raza can win games with the bat and impact the game with the ball. The wicket is expected to assist the spinners, making Raza an even more important choice for the game. 

Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS)

The Indian veteran batter has been one of the most consistent run-scorers in the league's history. Given his consistentency in scoring runs, Shikhar Dhawan could be a key player for the Punjab Kings. 

Scenario: If Delhi Capitals win the match

Mitchell Marsh (DC)

The Australian all-rounder is an impactful top-order batter. Marsh can build an innings and give it a powerful finish. Besides, he can also be pretty effective with his medium pacers. Selecting Marsh as the captain or vice-captain allows you to multiply points in both innings. 

Kuldeep Yadav (DC)

The Indian left-arm wrist spinner has been in good form recently. Kuldeep Yadav's recent wicket-taking form makes him a great option for captain or vice-captain selection. 


PBKS vs DC High Risk, High Reward 

Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)

The Indian left-arm pace bowler is a death-over specialist with a lot of variety in his repertoire. Arshdeep Singh can be expensive and lose his potency on some occasions. But the pitch report suggests that Arshdeep could be a good choice for the game. 

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Rishabh Pant (DC)

The DC-skipper is making a comeback to cricket after a long time. It is expected that Pant will be suffering from a lack of rhythm in the initial stages. But if he gets going, Pant can be an outright match-winner, making him a differential choice for the game. 


PBKS vs DC Stay Aways

Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)

This young Indian wicket-keeper batter is very talented and can have an impact with his aggressive batting at the top of the order. But given the expected playing conditions, Prabhsimran Singh is a player you can give a miss in this game. 

Prithvi Shaw (DC)

One more season, and once again, a lot of eyes will be on how Prithvi Shaw performs. But he had a dismal IPL 2023, and it seems he is struggling to get going in the biggest stage. Thus, Shaw could be a player to drop for the fantasy contests of the match.