PBKS vs DC Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025: Winner Prediction for Match 58 [Source: AP Photos]PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025: Winner Prediction for Match 58 [Source: AP Photos]

The 58th match of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at HPCA Stadium Dharamshala features two teams with contrasting strengths. Punjab Kings' batting lineup is led by in-form captain Shreyas Iyer and explosive opener Prabhsimran Singh, while their bowling attack is spearheaded by Arshdeep Singh. 

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals rely on the consistent KL Rahul and captain Axar Patel's all-round abilities, with Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav leading their bowling department. Dharamshala will host this crucial encounter on May 8 at 7:30 PM IST.

PBKS vs DC Toss Prediction

Analysis of the only match played at Dharamshala this season shows that the team batting first won the game. While one match is a small sample size, the data reveals that the first innings total was significantly higher than the second innings score.

First innings scoring was particularly prolific, with a run rate of 11.33 compared to 9.33 in the second innings. The pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, with the second innings seeing more wickets compared to the first innings. Given these trends, winning the toss and batting first appears to be the tactically sound choice at Dharamshala's HPCA Stadium.

PBKS vs DC Predicted Score Today

Innings
Predicted Score
Win Probability If Achieved
1st Innings190-200PBKS 54%, DC 46%
2nd Innings175-18558% win probability for team batting first

PBKS vs DC Predicted Top Performers

Punjab Kings

Player
Role
Form
Prabhsimran SinghWicketkeeper-Batter⬆️
Shreyas IyerBatter⬆️
Arshdeep SinghBowler⬆️

Delhi Capitals

Player
Role
Form
KL RahulWicketkeeper-Batter⬆️
Axar PatelAll-rounder⬆️
Kuldeep YadavBowler⬆️

PBKS vs DC Momentum Shifters

Factor
Threshold
Statistical Impact
PBKS's Powerplay Batting55+ runs with 0-1 wickets in first 6 overs+23% win probability for PBKS
DC's Spin Bowling in Middle OversUnder 7.5 economy in overs 7-15+28% win probability for DC
PBKS's Arshdeep Singh Impact2+ wickets in death overs+24% win probability for PBKS
DC's K.L. Rahul Performance40+ runs at 140+ strike rate+22% win probability for DC
PBKS's Middle Order Acceleration10+ runs per over in overs 11-15+19% win probability for PBKS
DC's Axar Patel All-round Performance25+ runs and 1+ wicket+26% win probability for DC

PBKS vs DC Win Probability

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025: Win Probability [Source: OneCricket]PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025: Win Probability [Source: OneCricket]

PBKS vs DC OneCricket's Predicted Winner

Punjab Kings to win this contest, leveraging their superior batting firepower and better recent form. Based on the data analysis, PBKS has a more balanced team with depth in both batting and bowling departments.

The high-scoring nature of the Dharamshala pitch favours Punjab's explosive batting lineup led by Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer, with additional firepower from Priyansh Arya.

While Delhi Capitals have quality bowlers in Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav, they have struggled with consistency in their batting beyond KL Rahul  and Axar Patel. Punjab's bowling attack led by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal should be able to contain DC's batting lineup.