Delhi Capitals Opt to Bowl First Against Punjab Kings in IPL Clash

Match Overview

In Jaipur, Rajasthan, on May 24, Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and chose to bowl first against Punjab Kings (PBKS) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Punjab Kings have already secured a playoff spot with eight victories out of twelve matches, currently sitting third in the points table. After defeating the Rajasthan Royals in their last game, they are eager to clinch a top two position with another win.

Conversely, Delhi Capitals have been eliminated from playoff contention following their recent defeat to the Mumbai Indians. They are looking to end their season on a high note.

Captain's Insights

Faf du Plessis expressed, “We will bowl first. I believe it’s a 50-50 situation today. The team composition includes an extra batter, which is beneficial for chasing. It has been a frustrating journey; we started strong but faced ups and downs. We have enough T20 experience to know how to handle these situations. We performed well for the first 17 overs in the last match but lost focus. Our aim was to finish in the top four, but now we are playing for the fifth spot.”

Shreyas Iyer added, “The mood is positive, but I’m not fully satisfied. We aim to build momentum from here. Every player is contributing to the team’s efforts. We have done half the job so far. It’s crucial to stay focused and take every opportunity. Inglis and Stoinis are back in the lineup.”

Team Lineups

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh.

Impact Subs for Punjab Kings: Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Kyle Jamieson, Xavier Bartlett.

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis (c), Sediqullah Atal, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs (w), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Kumar.

Impact Subs for Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurna Vijay, Ajay Mandal, Darshan Nalkande.