PBKS vs DC IPL 2024 Predicted Playing 11: Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will lock horns in the first doubleheader of the IPL 2024 on Saturday (March 23).

Punjab Kings have shifted their base to Mullanpur Stadium in Mohali and will play their first match. Delhi Capitals have Rishabh Pant back in the squad as captain and it promises to be an emotional return for the player.

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Punjab Kings are set to kickstart their campaign on a high at their new home. The Kings haven't qualified for playoffs since 2014 and they are desperate to end that drought. Delhi Capitals are surely boosted by Rishabh Pant's return and need a positive start themselves. These two teams have never won an IPL trophy and would be hoping for a fresh start this season.

PBKS vs DC Team News, Injury Update

Punjab Kings may be without their captain Shikhar Dhawan who has caught cold and may not play any part in the match. If Dhawan is not available, Jitesh Sharma will lead the side. Jonny Bairstow and Kagiso Rabada are likely starters for them while Rilee Rossouw and Liam Livingstone will also be in contention. Arshdeep Singh is set to lead the Indian pace unit along with new buy Harshal Patel whereas Rahul Chahar may be the solitary spinner. Rishabh Pant looks set to play for Delhi Capitals and lead his side tomorrow. Mitchell Marsh, Anrich Nortje and David Warner are likely starters for DC while Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar will lead the Indian pack in the bowling department.

Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals IPL 2024 Squads

Delhi Capitals Squad: Rishabh Pant (c), David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Shai Hope(wk), Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Ricky Bhui, Jhye Richardson, Praveen Dubey, Rasikh Dar, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sumit Kumar, Kumar Kushagra, Tristan Stubbs, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal, Abishek Porel, Swastik Chikara Punjab Kings Squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Rishi Dhawan, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh PBKS vs DC Predicted Playing 11: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Probable Lineup PBKS Playing 11 vs DC: Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (C), Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar DC Playing 11 vs PBKS: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C), Lalit Yadav, Abhishek Porel (wk), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Jhye Richardson Sauradeep Ash Mykhel source: mykhel.com