IPL 2025, Match - 66 | PBKS vs DC | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 66th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Punjab have already confirmed their place in the playoffs, currently holding third place on the table. Meanwhile, Delhi have been mathematically eliminated and will only look to finish on a high note in their final appearance this season.

After over a decade, Punjab Kings have stormed back into the IPL playoffs, driven by a dominant batting lineup and key individual performances. Openers Prabhsimran Singh (458 runs) and Priyansh Arya (356 runs) have provided explosive starts, while Shreyas Iyer (435 runs at 175 SR) has anchored the middle overs. Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh have delivered vital lower-order runs. The return of Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis adds further firepower. Arshdeep Singh leads the bowling with 16 wickets, supported by Harpreet Brar’s impact in the middle overs.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals started strong with four straight wins but faltered, losing seven of their next nine games to crash out of playoff contention. KL Rahul has led with the bat, scoring 504 runs, supported by Porel, Axar, and Stubbs. Ashutosh Sharma has impressed late in the season with calm finishing. While Kuldeep Yadav has been reliable with the ball, the absence of Starc has hurt the attack. Mustafizur brought control, but Chameera and Nigam have leaked runs. Mukesh Kumar remains a weak link at the death, a likely target for Punjab’s hitters.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 07:30 PM IST (02:00 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Head to Head

Matches Played - 34

Punjab Kings won - 17         Delhi Capitals won - 16

No Result - 1

Last 5 meetings

Punjab Kings won - 2          Delhi Capitals won - 2

No Result - 1

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Initially, seamers can extract movement, while spinners find assistance as the game progresses. The surface tends to flatten out, aiding strokeplay. 

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be hot and clear. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 38°C  with 33% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Jos Inglis(wk), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijay Kumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player - Yuzvendra Chahal

Delhi Capitals (DC) - Abhishek Porel, Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(wk), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, T Natarajan, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera

Impact Player - Mukesh Kumar

Must Picks

PBKS - Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera 

DC - KL Rahul, Axar Patel

PBKS vs DC Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : KL Rahul, Prabhsimran Singh

Batters : Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Tristan Stubbs, Nehal Wadhera

All-rounder : Axar Patel, Azmatullah Omarzai

Bowlers : Arshdeep Singh, T Natarajan, Kuldeep Yadav

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Shreyas Iyer

Vice-Captain : KL Rahul

Prediction

On Jaipur’s batting-friendly surface, Punjab Kings have the edge, riding high on the current form and winning momentum. In contrast, Delhi Capitals seem to have lost their rhythm at a crucial stage, with their recent struggles exposing cracks in both batting and bowling. Hence, PBKS are favourites to win this clash.

Sportco predicts Punjab Kings to beat Delhi Capitals in the 66th game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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