IPL 2023 | PBKS vs DC | Head-to-Head Record
David Warner was the lone warrior for the Delhi Capitals in the latest face-off of the two teams (Source: AP Photo)
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will play against each other in match No. 64 of the sixteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) on Wednesday, May 17 at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala at 19.30 PM IST. The Kings defeated the Capitals when both sides met a few days ago in the reverse fixture in Delhi. However, before the game goes live, here is a look at the PBKS vs DC head-to-head record.
But before diving into the head-to-head record of the two let us see how these two sides have performed in IPL 2023 so far.
PBKS in IPL 2023
Shikhar Dhawan's PBKS has had another inconsistent season so far. They have played 12 matches with 6 victories and as many defeats. With 12 points and a net run rate of -0.268, they are placed at eighth on the table.
DC in IPL 2023
The Capitals will remain trophyless yet again as they have become the first side to get eliminated from the ongoing season. David Warner's team is suffering a disastrous campaign as they have played 12 games with just 4 wins and 8 losses. With 8 points and an NRR of -0.686, they are at the rock bottom of the table.
PBKS vs DC, Head-to-Head
PBKS vs DC, Head-to-Head (Overall IPL)
Both sides have met each other 31 times in the history of the league with the Kings just ahead with 16 vicitories. The remaining 15 games have been won by the Capitals.
Head-to-Head
Matches: 31
Punjab Kings won: 16
Delhi Capitals won: 15
PBKS vs DC, IPL 2023
Latest face-off: PBKS vs DC
As mentioned above, the Kings and the Capitals last met on Saturday, May 13 in Match No. 59 in the Capital city where Dhawan's side won the contest by a margin of 31 runs, thanks to maiden IPL ton by Prabhsimran Singh.
Skipper David Warner won the toss and elected to field first. Opening batter Prabhsimran stole the limelight with his solid century. The right-handed batter struck 103 off 65 with 10 fours and 6 maximums as the visitors reached a total of 167/7 in 20 overs. Seamer Ishant Sharma was the pick of the DC bowlers for his spell of 2/27 (3).
In reply, Warner led his side from the front by scoring 54 off just 27 with 10 fours and a maximum. But the rest of the batting line-up failed to support their captain as the home side managed to reach only 136/8 in 20 overs. Spinner Harpreet Brar was the standout performer for PBKS with his spell of 4/30 (4 overs). Nathan Ellis and Rahul Chahar also picked up 2 wickets apiece.
Brief Score, PBKS vs DC, IPL 2023 - Match 59
Punjab Kings - 167/7 (20 overs)
Highest Scorer: Prabhsimran Singh - 103 (65)
Best Bowling: Ishant Sharma - 2/27 (3 overs)
Delhi Capitals - 136/8 (20 overs)
Highest Scorer: David Warner - 54 (27)
Best Bowling: Hapreet Brar - 4/30 (4 overs)
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