PBKS vs DC Dream11, IPL 2024 Match 2: Prediction, Possible Playing 11 and Squads as Rishabh Pant returns to action

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PBKS vs DC Dream11, IPL 2024 Match 2: Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in their respective first match of the IPL 2024. The match will be the first day game of the IPL 2024 and kick off from 3:30 PM IST at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Saturday, March 20.

Both the teams are aiming for their maiden IPL trophy and would be expecting a strong start. Punjab Kings would be led by the veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan, while Rishabh Pant is back after a 14-month-long injury lay off to take charge as the Delhi Capitals captain.

Shikhar Dhawan could not feature in the group photo featuring all the IPL 2024 captains with the trophy ahead of the tournament opener between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday. A source revealed to MyKhel.com that vice-captain Jitesh Sharma stepped in for Shikhar Dhawan, who was a little unwell.

"Dhawan has been actively training with the team in Mohali and is slated to be fully prepared for the opening game against their northern rivals, Delhi Capitals," a source told. The match between PBKS and DC at the newly-constructed stadium will be the first IPL game at the venue.

PBKS vs DC IPL 2024 Squads

PBKS Squad IPL 2024: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Shivam Singh, Sikandar Raza, Atharva Taide, Chris Woakes, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Prince Choudhary, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan

DC Squad IPL 2024: David Warner, Abishek Porel, Ricky Bhui, Yash Dhull, Shai Hope, Prithvi Shaw, Tristan Stubbs, Kumar Kushagra, Swastik Chikara, Ishant Sharma, Jhye Richardson, Rasikh Dar Salam, Vicky Ostwal, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Praveen Dubey, Khaleel Ahmed, Sumit Kumar, Axar Patel, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Rishabh Pant (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk

PBKS vs DC Dream 11 Prediction IPL 2024 - Team 1

Wicket-keeper: Jitesh Sharma, Abishek Porel

Batter: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Jonny Bairstow

All-rounder: Mitchell Marsh, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Axar Patel

Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav, Kagiso Rabada

Captain: Liam Livingstone, Vice-captain: Prithvi Shaw

PBKS vs DC Dream 11 Prediction IPL 2024 - Team 2

Wicket-keeper: Jitesh Sharma

Batter: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner

All-rounder: Mitchell Marsh, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Axar Patel

Bowler: Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav

Captain: Mitchell Marsh, Vice-captain: Axar Patel

PBKS vs DC Playing 11 IPL 2024 Final

PBKS Playing 11 vs DC: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan/ Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

DC Playing 11 vs PBKS: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C), Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kumar Kushagra/Abishek Porel (WK), Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Jhye Richardson

PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head

Matches: 32

PBKS Won: 16

DC Won: 15

Tied: 1

PBKS vs DC Match 1 Prediction

A nail-biting contest between Punjab and Delhi is expected. Punjab Kings might have an edge over Delhi because of a more settled batting unit. The absence of Harry Brook can hurt Delhi, and Rishabh Pant is returning to action after 14 months. The Punjab bowling unit also looks mighty impressive with Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Rahul Chahar featuring in it. Punjab might just manage to pip Delhi at their home ground.

PBKS vs DC IPL 2024 Final Match Details

Series: Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024)

Match: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2024 Match 2

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

Start Time: 3:30 PM IST, Saturday - March 23

Where to watch PBKS vs DC IPL 2024 final/ IPL Final Live Streaming: JioCinema app and website free

Which TV Channel will show the PBKS vs DC IPL match? Star Sports Network