Punjab Kings will be praying that rain stays away on Monday in Dharamshala where take on Delhi Capitals in what is a must-win clash for both the sides in IPL 2026. Shreyas Iyer & co. who are on a three-match losing streak, will be desperately hoping to break free and get a result from the match against DC, which also happens to be a must-win game for the opposition as well. While there are chances of rain before the game, the good news for the teams and the fans is that a full-fledged match in on the cards on Monday night.
Dharamshala weather report
As per AccuWeather, there is 24-13% chances of rain before the start of the game (i.e from 4 PM to 6 PM). However, during the game, there is zero chances of precipitation. Should it rain before 7 PM, then it could mean that the start of the PBKS vs DC game could be delayed slightly. The maximum and minimum temperatures in the city of Dharamshala on Monday are 19 and 18 degree Celsius respectively. The forecast for the evening is partly cloudy.
| Time (IST) | Chances of rain (%) |
| 6 PM | 13% |
| 7 PM | 0% |
| 8 PM | 0% |
| 9 PM | 0% |
| 10 PM | 0% |
| 11 PM | 0% |
The result of the game will be crucial for both Punjab and Delhi. A win on Monday will propel PBKS to the top of the IPL 2026 points table, taking them one step closer to the playoffs. A win for DC will ensure that they keep their slim hopes of making it to the top four alive while a loss would mean they are all but out of the tournament.
HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala pitch report
The HPCA Stadium is known for its high altitude (1,457m), where the thin air allows the ball to travel faster and further. Expect a high-scoring encounter; the average first-innings score here since 2023 is a staggering 209.
“A slight bias in terms of dimensions – 63m and 65m square boundaries while the straight boundary is at 72m. You rather be a batter than a bowler here, there’s nothing on this surface to suggest otherwise. Nice even covering of grass, it’s pretty coarse and hard. There might be a little bit in it with the new ball, but generally it should come onto the bat quite nicely. 209 is the average first innings score over the last 5 games and in those last 5 games, the team that batted first has won,” reckon Danny Morrison and Nick Knight, in their pitch report ahead of the PBKS vs DC game.
