Punjab Kings will face Delhi Capitals at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala in the 64th game of IPL 2023 on Wednesday 17th May. DC is eliminated from the competition and Punjab still has some hope if they can win this match with a big margin. Read the full match preview, pitch report & every detail about the PBKS vs DC match with Dream XI team prediction in our fantasy sports segment.
The last two home matches of Punjab will play in Dharmashala and the first match of the season will be played here on Wednesday. The average 1st innings score is 152 whereas the second innings average score is 135. Usually, the pitch favors the fast bowlers and it's difficult to chase the target here.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals| Head to Head
Matches Played: 31
PBKS won: 16
DC won: 15
Delhi Capitalsvs Punjab Kings|Team News
Punjab Kings
Punjab won their last game against Delhi Capitals on their home ground. Prabhsimran Singh scored a superb hundred in that game against Delhi and helped his team to post a formidable score on the board. Harpreet Brar bowled superbly in that game and took four wickets and Rahul Chahar & Nathan Elis took two wickets each in the last game. They need to fire up for an all-round performance and win the game to stay in the competition.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi has been eliminated from the tournament with the last position in the points table. Warner played a superb knock in the last game with a fabulous half century while their middle hadn't scored well. Their bowlers took wickets in the game but not have been consistent throughout the tournament.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Possible Lineup
Punjab Kings:
Prabhsimran Singh
Shikhar Dhawan
Liam Livingstone
Jitesh Sharma
Sam Curran
Harpreet Brar
Sikandar Raza
Rishi Dhawan
Rahul Chahar
Arshdeep Singh
Nathan Ellis
Delhi Capitals:
David Warner
Philip Salt
Mitchell Marsh
Rilee Rossouw
Axar Patel
Manish Pandey
Aman Hakim Khan
Praveen Dubey
Kuldeep Yadav
Ishant Sharma
Khaleel Ahmed
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Dream XI Team Prediction
IPL 2025: Here are the overseas players who might not come for the remainder of the tournament
Will your favourite overseas IPL star leave mid-season? Check out the list of overseas players who might not come for the remainder of the tournament in IPL 2025.
As IPL 2025 faced disruptions and was suspended on 9th May, 2025, most of the overseas players returned back to their respective home countries.
The tournament is set to resume from 17th May, 2025, and it raises a crucial question about how many overseas players can rejoin their franchises.
Given their international commitments and other issues, check out the overseas players who might not come for the remainder of the tournament in IPL 2025 for each team.
IPL 2025 Points Table
Firstly, see where each team stands before the tournament resumes.
IPL 2025 Restart: Here's the playoff scenarios before IPL 2025 resumes
The 18th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) will resume on May 17 after a week-long break with the remaining seven teams in contention for playoffs.
The 18th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) will resume on May 17 after a week-long break with the remaining seven teams in contention for playoffs. According to the revised IPL 2025 schedule, the remaining 13 league matches will be played across six venues. The league stage commences on May 27.
The revised IPL 2025 schedule meant a few teams will be deprived of home advantage. While Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (16 points each) are most likely to enter the final four, things could get tight for the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.
Ahead of the IPL 2025 resumption, let's take a look at the qualification scenarios of all the seven teams in contention for playoffs. Notably, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad are officially out from the race to playoffs.
Only five teams can reach to the 18-point mark after the league stage. That means, 18 points could possibly be the cut-off for the teams in the race for playoffs.
IPL 2025 Points Table before resumption
Rank
Teams
Matches
Win
Loss
NR
Points
NRR
1
Gujarat Titans
11
8
3
0
16
+0.793
2
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
11
8
3
0
16
+0.482
3
Punjab Kings
11
7
3
1
15
+0.376
4
Mumbai Indians
12
7
5
0
14
+1.156
5
Delhi Capitals
11
6
4
1
13
+0.362
6
Kolkata Knight Riders
12
5
6
1
11
+0.193
7
Lucknow Super Giants
11
5
6
0
10
-0.469
8
Sunrisers Hyderabad (E)
11
3
7
1
7
-1.192
9
Rajasthan Royals (E)
12
3
9
0
6
-0.718
10
Chennai Super Kings (E)
12
3
9
0
6
-0.992
Gujarat Titans (16 points)
With eight wins from 11 games, the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans need just a win shy of confirming their place in the last four stage. They still have three games left in the league stage.
Remaining Games: vs DC (May 18), vs LSG (May 22), vs CSK (May 25)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (16 points)
Just like Gujarat Titans, RCB are also just a win away from securing their spot in the last four stage. RCB also have three games left, including two at home, starting with a clash against KKR.
Remaining Games: vs KKR (May 17), vs SRH (May 23), vs LSG (May 27)
Punjab Kings (15 points)
Punjab Kings breathed a sigh of relief when it was announced their called-off game against Delhi Capitals will be replayed. With three games left, Punjab Kings could possibly reach 21 points, thus securing their first playoff spot over a decade.
Remaining Games: vs RR (May 18), vs DC (May 24), vs MI (May 26)
Mumbai Indians (14 points)
After losing a few matches initially, Mumbai Indians won six matches on the bounce to enter the top four. The Hardik Pandya-led side need to win their final two games to enter the playoffs without needing a help from others. In case, Mumbai Indians lose one, they will be locked at 16 points and would hope Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals falter.
Remaining Games: vs DC (May 21), vs PBKS (May 26)
Delhi Capitals (13 points)
Despite making a roaring start with five wins in their first six matches, Delhi Capitals lost the plot to find themselves out of the top four in the points table. With 13 points in the pocket and three games left to play, Delhi Capitals need to win all their remaining matches to ensure smooth entry into knockouts.
Remaining Games: vs GT (May 18), vs MI (May 21), vs PBKS (May 24)
Things look dicey for defending champions KKR who have won five and lost six so far. Rain played spoilsport in one of their games. With two games left, KKR could go to 15 points even if they win their remaining games. KKR would also hope for other teams to falter in order to get a crack into the last four stage. For KKR to go through, Punjab Kings need to lose all their games.
Remaining Games: vs RCB (May 17), vs SRH (May 25)
Lucknow Super Giants (10 points)
With a new captain in Rishabh Pant, LSG need to win their remaining three games to get to a maximum of 16 points. Like KKR, LSG too need to look at other teams for a change of fortune. Even if LSG win their last three games, they would Mumbai Indian and Delhi Capital to not win more than one game.
Remaining Games: vs SRH (May 19), vs GT (May 22), vs RCB (May 27)
In IPL, beyond the big names and celebrated players, we come across some pure talents who are underrated gems. Just like other seasons, IPL 2025 have quite a lot of underrated players to have unleashed their potential.
Discover the top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025 you might have overlooked!
5. Digvesh Singh Rathi | LSG
Digvesh Rathi doing his 'notebook' celebration after dismissing Sunil Narine in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
Digvesh Rathi made his IPL debut this season and has proved to be a key bowler for Lucknow Super Giants. He was picked up at his base price, 30 lakhs, by the team. Even though he soon went viral for his quirky "notebook" celebration, his performance remains underrated.
Digvesh took 12 wickets in 11 matches, with an economy of 8.09. LSG are in a must-win situation in the tournament, with doubts surrounding their playoff chances, and this man can prove to be crucial for them.
He strengthens the bowling unit and has the intensity to push towards the best.
Ashutosh Sharma celebrating his match-winning knock of 66* from 31 balls against LSG in IPL 2025. Image | BBC
Ashutosh Sharma, who made his debut in IPL 2024, is a run machine in the lower order. He is a big support system of Delhi Capitals' batting unit, and has made it evident by delivering a match-winning knock of 66* runs from 31 balls against LSG.
Ashutosh has the power to change the narrative of the game with his hard-hitting abilities. He also holds the record for the fastest fifty in T20 by an Indian player by scoring 50 off 11 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023.
He has scored an impressive 186 runs in 8 innings that he has played so far in IPL 2025, with a strike rate above 165.
Noor Ahmad during his 4-wicket haul against MI in IPL 2025. Image | Mint
Noor Ahmad, the Afghan spinner, is a prominent name in the squad of Chennai Super Kings this year. He always stood up for the CSK in crucial times, regardless of their overall team performance.
Noor's contribution has been constant in terms of bowling, however, it has been overshadowed by the standings of CSK in the points table. He picked up 20 wickets in 12 matches, and holds the second position in the race for the Purple cap in IPL 2025.
Suyash Sharma celebrating the dismissal of Marcus Stoinis against PBKS in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook
Suyash Sharma is a mysteryspinner for Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season, who is having a great season so far. He has been a surprise addition to their bowling unit and has quickly earned his trusted place in the playing XI for almost every match.
His power of obstructing the run flow while defending low scores has been surprising to watch. Though he has picked up only 4 wickets in 10 matches for RCB so far, he has bowled some tight spells under pressure for Rajat Patidar this season.
Suyash Sharma IPL 2025 stats
Matches: 10
Wickets: 4
Economy: 8.26
Bestbowlingfigures: 2/26
1. Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS
Prabhsimran Singh celebrating his half-century against LSG in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
Prabhsimran Singh is a power-packed opener for the Punjab Kings squad this year. He has been extremely consistent this year and formed an iconic destructive duo with the young batter, Priyansh Arya.
He scored 4 fifties this season, with his highest being 91 runs. He scored a total of 437 runs in 11 innings so far. He is one of the budding contenders in the race for the Orange cap in IPL 2025.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the resumption of the IPL 2025, bringing cheer to cricket fans across the nation. Following detailed discussions with government and security agencies, the BCCI has confirmed that the season will proceed with a revised schedule, ensuring both safety and excitement.
The remaining 17 matches will be played across six venues, kicking off on May 17, 2025, and concluding with the final on June 3, 2025. The schedule includes two double-header Sundays, adding to the thrill of the tournament. The playoff stage is set as follows:
Qualifier 1: May 29
Eliminator: May 30
Qualifier 2: June 1
Final: June 3
The BCCI expressed gratitude to India’s armed forces for their bravery and resilience, which have made the safe return of the IPL possible. The Board emphasised its commitment to the national interest while ensuring the successful completion of the league.
🚨 IPL 2025 to restart from 17th May, final to played on June 3rd!
Yashasvi Jaiswal's breathtaking 13-ball half century stands strong at the top of the table. Get ready to be thrilled as we dive into the top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history.
Some IPL innings leave you speechless. The talented players in this tournament have taken the stage to another level with their explosive batting over the years.
Check out the entire article to know some names that will definitely shock you.
10. Suresh Raina (2014) | 16 balls
Suresh Raina during his half-century knock off 16 balls against Punjab. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Suresh Raina is one of the players to score the fastest half-century in the early seasons of IPL. He took only 16 balls to reach his fifty, making it look super easy for the fans.
Raina was the opening batter for CSK and scored this in a match against PBKS in IPL 2024. The endless boundaries that came off his bat in this inning is hard to forget!
Jake Fraser-McGurk celebrating his 15-balls half century against SRH in IPL 2024. Image | NDTV
Jake Fraser-McGurk, who played for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, stunned the spectators with his back-to-back fastest fifties in 2 matches. He scored both the fifties off 15 balls which is quite astonishing as it was his debut season.
McGurk’s consecutive fifties secured both the 9th and 8th position in top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history.
He proved to be highly impactful for DC and these half centuries against MI and SRH made him more impressive. Moreover, he smashed 330 runs in 9 matches with a strike rate above 200.
Nicholas Pooran's iconic celebration after his fastest half century against RCB in IPL 2023. Image | BBC
The West Indies power-hitter, Nicholas Pooran, put up a shower of boundaries during his fastest fifty of IPL career from just 15 balls. He scored 62 runs (off 19 balls) in his knock, hitting 7 sixes and 4 fours.
Pooran had a strike rate of 326.32 which says a lot about the kind of mindset and form he was in during the match of LSG vs RCB.
6. Sunil Narine (2017) | 15 balls
Sunil Narine celebrates his fastest fifty against RCB in IPL 2017. Image | Hindustan Times
This superstar from the West Indies has never failed to amaze us, be it with the ball or bat. Sunil Narine showcased his exceptional batting skills with this 15-ball half century in IPL 2017.
Narine has played several crucial knocks for KKR in the history of IPL, but with this one, he proved how he is equally capable with the bat and can do wonders.
5. Yusuf Pathan (2014) | 15 balls
Yusuf Pathan after his fastest fifty off 15 balls against SRH. Image | Ani News
Yusuf Pathan scored a sensational fifty against SRH off 15 balls in IPL 2014. He single-handedly took the game home for KKR with his 72 runs off just 22 balls in this inning, with a strike rate above 300.
It shows that KKR indeed had some fearless power-hitters in their team throughout IPL history.
Romario Shepherd hitting the ball hard for a six during the match of RCB vs CSK in IPL 2025. Image | OneCricket
Romario Shepherd became the only batter in IPL 2025 to score a fifty so fast that could make its way to the top 10 fastest fifties in IPL. He helped RCB reach a 200+ total during the first inning against CSK, which was enough to be a defendable total.
Shepherd hit 6 sixes and 4 fours to score 53* off 14 balls. He was also given player of the match award for his spectacular knock.
3. Pat Cummins (2022) | 14 balls
Pat Cummins celebrating his fastest 50 off 14 balls for KKR in IPL 2022. Image | Pinterest
Here comes a surprising half-century from the Australian all-rounder, Pat Cummins, who scored 50 off 14 balls for KKR in IPL 2022. He helped to seal the victory for his team against MI by 5 wickets (24 balls left).
Cummins unveiled his boundary-hitting capabilities with 4 fours and 6 sixes, leaving the fans shocked. It is considered to be one of the finest knocks in IPL where he truly showcased his batting skills when needed.
2. KL Rahul (2018) | 14 balls
KL Rahul celebrates his heroic fifty in just 14 balls against DC. Image | Instagram
KL Rahul, who is now known for his calm and composed batting style, holds the second position in the list of top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history. Quite shocking, isn't it?
This was back in IPL 2018 when Rahul showed no mercy to the bowlers of Delhi Capitals with his magnificent fifty off just 14 balls.
He was the opening batter of PBKS, who kept the fans on the edge of their seats from the beginning of the inning.
Yashasvi Jaiswal during his record-breaking fastest fifty in the history of IPL. Image | Pinterest
An all-time shocker of an innings from Yashasvi Jaiswal, which remains unmatched till date! He scored fifty off 13 balls, making it the fastest half-century in IPL history.
Jaiswal scored a total of 98 runs (from 47 balls) in this match against KKR and led Rajasthan Royals to victory. He hit the ball out of the boundary line in every direction possible, and was barely seen running between the wickets.
This performance goes down the history of unbelievable knocks in IPL.
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