As we near the end of IPL 2025, the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala will host Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Match 58. For PBKS, a top-two finish is looking for at 15 points, and this game might just be it for DC (13 points), which puts them in the playoffs. While the two sets of fantasy cricket fans gear up for a very interesting clash today, let’s throw some light on form, stats, pitch, and player trends that one must keep in mind while building their line-ups.
✅ Match Details
- 🗓 Date: May 08, 2025
- 🏟 Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
- ⏰ Time: 7:45 PM IST
- 🌤️ Weather: Clear skies, a fast outfield, and a pitch that favors pace and clean hitting.
🔍 Recent Form Overview
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| PBKS | ✅ ❌ ⛅ ✅ ✅ |
| DC | ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ⛅ |
- PBKS has the momentum, having won three of their last four matches.
- DC, on the other hand, has been quite inconsistent, with batting collapses hurting them time and again.
📊 Pitch & Venue Analysis: Dharamsala
- The games here have high scores most of the times, with reports stating that fast bowlers do well in the night matches.
- Average 1st innings score: 185+
- Out of the last 4 IPL fixtures here, the chasing team has won 3.
Fantasy Tip: It is advisable that your team’s composition should have top-order batters and pacers who can make an impact during the powerplay overs.
🔥 Best Fantasy Picks
🧨 Batsmen to Watch
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | 10 | 432 | 43.20 | 173.49 |
| KL Rahul | DC | 10 | 381 | 47.63 | 142.16 |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 10 | 308 | 38.50 | 169.23 |
| Abishek Porel | DC | 10 | 265 | 29.44 | 151.42 |
- Captaincy Tip: Due to his consistency, Rahul can be your go-to captain; within DC, he should be even safer if they bat first.
- Differential Pick: Prabhsimran Singh – explosive in powerplay. High risk, high reward.
🎯 Bowlers to Look At
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 9 | 14 | 7.89 | 13.85 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | 9 | 14 | 9.67 | 12.85 |
| M. Starc | DC | 9 | 11 | 10.13 | 17.45 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | 9 | 10 | 6.94 | 21.00 |
Y Chahal can be expensive at times; however, he will also pick up wickets, making him a decent selection for GLs.
- Arshdeep picks up wickets in the death, hence being a good value pick.
- Avoid: Mitchell Starc – expensive and struggling to get back in rhythm.
captain pick
Captain Pick
- Shreyas Iyer 🔥
- KL Rahul
Top Vice-Captain Choices
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Axar Patel
- Chahal (GL)
Suggested Lineup Combination
- WK: Prabhsimran Singh, KL Rahul
- BAT: Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Tristan Stubbs
- ALL: Azmatullah Omarazi, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam
- BOWL: Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal
🧾 Final Tips Before Lock
- Check playing XIs after the toss at 7:15 PM IST.
- Keep an eye out for last-minute injuries or replacement players.
- Stack up on Punjab batters if they take first strike, especially for the big-hitting one at the top in Dharamsala.
- Based on the results of the coin toss, pick 6:5 teams for GLs.
🏁 Winner Prediction: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
They hold a slight edge due to their form and balance in the squad, with the top order firing nicely.
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