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PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025: Nair, Rizvi star as Delhi end campaign on a high

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025: Nair, Rizvi star as Delhi end campaign on a high

Punjab Kings joined GT and RCB to drop points in Qualifier 1 race after beating from Delhi Capitals in the rematch.

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals have ended their IPL 2025 campaign with a 6-wicket win over Punjab Kings. Karun Nair (44 off 27) and Sameer Rizvi set the tone of the chase after Punjab set a 207-run target. Sent to bat, PBKS lost Priyansh Arya early. But Josh Inglis (32 off 12), Shreyas Iyer (53 off 34) and Marcus Stoinis (44 off 16) helped Punjab post 206/8. Mustafizur Rahman was the best bowler for DC with 3/ 32. The win meant DC ended their campaign at 5th place with 15 points from 14 matches after missing out on the playoff berth.

With Axar Patel absent again due to illness, Faf du Plessis is leading Delhi Capitals in their last match. Karun Nair has made a comeback in the playing XI for DC, while Punjab Kings have brought back Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis.

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Punjab, qualifying for playoffs for the first time since 2014, have been powered by uncapped Indian batters. Prabhsimran Singh (319 runs) and Priyansh Arya (305 runs) provide explosive starts, while Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh anchor the middle order. Captain Shreyas Iyer (435 runs, SR 174.69) leads a historic batting unit featuring five players with 250+ runs at 150+ strike rates.

DC, despite a strong start (5 wins in 6 games), collapsed post-suspension, winning only 1 of their last 7 matches. KL Rahul (504 runs, SR 148.67) remains their key batter, but Axar Patel’s potential absence (injury doubt) weakens their balance.

Recent Form

  • PBKS: W W W NR, L
  • DC: L L L NR L

Pitch Report

The Jaipur surface offers true bounce and a quick outfield early on, favouring batters. Spinners gain traction in the middle overs, with grip aiding turn. Chasing teams have won 62.9% of IPL games here, and a 190+ total is competitive. In their last match at this venue, PBKS posted 219/5 against RR.

Head-to-head

MatchesPBKS WinsDC WinsNo Result
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Playing XIs

Punjab Kings

Punjab has got their entire overseas squad back along with new signing Kyle Jamieson. The New Zealand fast bowler is available for selection.

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Sub: Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Kyle Jamieson, Xavier Bartlett

Delhi Capitals

Axar Patel misses out once again with illness, while KL Rahul continues to play as an Impact Player. DC has brought back Karun Nair to the playing XI.

Faf du Plessis (c), Sediqullah Atal, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Sub: KL Rahul, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurna Vijay, Ajay Mandal, Darshan Nalkande

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