PBKS vs DC Highlights, IPL 2024: Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone guide Punjab Kings to 4-wicket win over Delhi Capitals

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: The two teams who are in desperate search of their maiden IPL title have faced each other 32 times in IPL and interestingly they have never faced each other in the playoffs. However, no team has the bragging right at the moment with both sharing 16 wins each in their kitty in the head-to-head contest. Last season also both teams shared points with one win each in the league stage.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Arshdeep Singh is going to be the go-to bowler for the Punjab Kings. The left-arm seamer has been one of the most consistent performers for Punjab in the last three years as the franchise also backed him to be their main man in the pace attack. However, skipper Shikhar Dhawan failed to utilise him well and the coaching staff need to find a way to use him well with both new ball and also in the death overs to maximise his strength.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals will miss the services of Proteas paceman Lungisani Ngidi in the ongoing edition of Indian Premier League. The franchise named Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk as the replacement for the South African pacer. Ngidi, who played 14 IPL matches with 25 wickets against his name, was ruled out of the IPL due to injury. Meanwhile, Jake Fraser-McGurk has played 2 ODIs for Australia. He joined DC for his reserve price of INR 50 Lakh. It will be intresting to see whether DC will give Fraser-McGurk a big chance right from the first match.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Ishant Sharma - Player and Mentor! The veteran India paceman will once again act as a mentor for the Indian pacers in the Delhi line-up and the management can include him anytime in the XI to sort things out if their initial plans fail. Ishant had an impressive last season with the ball as he picked 10 wickets in 8 matches and became a regular starter in the XI during the second half of the season.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Kagiso Rabada vs David Warner - The battle to look out for in the mega Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash in IPL 2024. The two absolute superstars will be in action as Warner will play more freely this season without the baggage of captaincy. Meanwhile, after a forgettable last season, Rabada will look to get back to his best in a cash-rich league. He has been performing well for the Proteas and now with a new home base for PBKS, he will look to make an impact right from the start.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Kumar Kushagra impressed the DC management with his performances in domestic cricket. He has scored 1245 runs in 19 first-class matches. The wicketkeeper batter is excited to play alongside the international players who he grew up watching. All-rounder Sumit Kumar is also one of the youngsters to look out for as he has scored 574 runs and taken 43 wickets in T20s. He was elated after bagging an IPL contract after his impressive show in domestic cricket. The local lad Ricky Bhui, who has scored 1497 runs in 62 T20s, feels that he's peaking at the right time and his confident with his current form.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals look more settled when it comes to choosing the four overseas starters. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh are absolute certainty at the top of the batting order. Meanwhile, Delhi missed the best version of Anrich Nortje last season but the Proteas pacer remained the leader of their pace attack and they will start with him in the initial phase. However, they have to find the right combination to choose whether they will go for Tristian Stubbs or Shai Hope as the Proteas batter provides firepower while the Windies star gives stability.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Punjab Kings have a tricky task to pick their four overseas stars in the XI. They have a solid line-up of overseas players while Liam Livingstone and Kagiso Rabada look almost certain in the playing XI but they have to check their combination to get the next two right. Sam Curran - who is their most expensive player had a tough time the last time he travelled to India for the ODI World Cup but this is a different format and he will be looking to make a big impact. Meanwhile, Jonny Bairstow and Sikandar Raza will fight it out for the fourth and final overseas spot in the starting line-up.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: The last time when Rishabh Pant played in IPL was in the 2022 edition where he scored 340 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 151.79. He lacked consistency and failed to hit a single half-century. Under his captaincy, Delhi also failed to reach the playoffs and finished in the fifth spot on the points table with 7 wins and as many losses. However, the wicketkeeper batter will be looking to make a smashing return this season with both as a batter and a captain to light up the Indian Premier League. He has a rich experience of playing in the cash-rich league and now it's time for him to use it and script history for Delhi.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals splashed big moolah - INR 7.2 crore on wicketkeeper batter Kumar Kushagra. DC skipper Rishabh Pant has been cleared by the BCCI for the wicketkeeper batter role but DC decided to go big behind Kushagra to get their backup plan right which was an area of concern for them last season. The young batter grabbed the limelight in 2022 with a fine double century against Nagaland in the pre-quarterfinal of the Ranji Trophy. With his 266-run knock, he became the youngest batter at the age of 17, to score 250 or more in a first class innings.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant will be back in the action on Saturday afternoon in Delhi Capitals's first match of the season against Punjab Kings. It would be almost like a second debut for Pant as he also shared his feelings about making a comeback to professional cricket after 14 months. "Jittery, nervous, excited- all of it, but at the same time, just happy, being able to come back to professional cricket. I'm just looking forward to playing my first game tomorrow," Pant expressed. "Every time I take the field, it's a different feeling altogether. I just wanted to bat as much as I could and get better every day. I don't think much ahead, I take one day at a time, and give my 100%," he added while talking about Delhi Capitals' pre-season camp in Visakhapatnam.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: It's time for Punjab Kings to win something for their loyal fans, they have been one of the most inconsistent performers in the league. They have struggled to reach the playoffs in the last few seasons. Livingstone expressed that the team is determined to improve their performance this season, "We did a lot of good things last season. We were in the running for a playoffs spot until the last couple of games. We've got a really good squad and the team environment is great. We'll certainly look to improve our performance this season."

The all-rounder further expressed, "We'll be looking to have a lot of fun and enjoy ourselves on the park and step up in the big moments. We should deal with the pressure moments well and hopefully, we'll come up on the right side more times than not."

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Kuldeep Yadav is going to be the X-factor for Delhi Capitals this season. The left-arm spinner has been in terrific form for India in the last couple of years. He has been spinning his web across formats and now it's time for him to trouble the batters in the cash-rich league. He has almost booked his ticket to the US and West Indies for the T20 World Cup, however, before that Delhi Capitals desperately need him to get the job done in their quest to win the maiden IPL title. Kuldeep's fortunes turned when he joined DC in the IPL 2022 mega auction and has become a go-through bowler for his skipper in the middle overs.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: It is going to be a make-or-break season for young Yash Dhull. The India's 2022 Under-19 World Cup-winning team skipper has failed to make an impact in the last couple of IPL seasons. He didn't get a chance to play in IPL 2022 but the management backed him and gave him a few chances in the last season but he failed to grab the opportunity. In four matches he scored just 16 runs as some have started forgetting his name now. He is very young but the game is moving at a rapid pace and with the emergence of IPL, India find a plethora of talented players every year and Dhull is lagging behind in the race now. He also had an underwhelming domestic season last year and he needs to put up a show in IPL 2024 to silence his critics otherwise he might turn into the next Unmukt Chand.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: IPL 2024 could be the last hope for Shikhar Dhawan to make a comeback in the Indian team. The Gabbar of Indian cricket last played for India in December 2022, while his last T20I came in July 2021. The southpaw has been out of the scheme of things but he doesn't have much regrets about it. He has often said on the public platform change is the only constant and India need to move forward with young players, however, if he is doing better than them then age should not be a criterion for representing the country. Dhawan has been a consistent performer in IPL over the years but he has been out of action for the past few years which is making fans more curious about his return on the field with his trademark celebration and infectious smile.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: It could be the last season in IPL for one of the most loved overseas cricketers of the league - David Warner. The Pocket Dynamo has been the most consistent overseas cricketer in the history of IPL with 6397 runs - third most in the cash-rich league. After years of dominant show in Sunrisers Hyderabad, the return to his debut IPL franchise - Delhi Capitals has not been ideal for the Aussie superstar. He scored over 500 runs last season but his strike rate of 131.63 came under the scanners. However, with another season, the onus will be on Warner to take the Capitals over the line with his fearless batting approach. The stakes will be high this time for Warner as it could be his last season and he would want to finish it on a high.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Punjab Kings have a new homebase this season in IPL - Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The Mohali-based franchise trophy cabinet is empty as now they are attempting to change their fortunes with a new home ground. IS Bindra Stadium didn't turn out to be lucky for Punjab over the years as they are in search of another lucky charm. The new stadium is named after Yadavindra Singh, who played a solitary Test for India in 1934, was the son of Maharaja of Patiala - Bhupendrasingh Rajendrasingh, who donated the Ranji Trophy, in honour of KS Ranjitsinhji, in 1933. The venue will witness two franchises who are desperate to get their hands on the IPL trophy - Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. It will also mark the return of Rishabh Pant to the competitive cricket after a span of about 14 months.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Litmus Test for Prithvi Shaw. The swashbuckling opener is under the scanners for a technical flaw in his batting. It's been four years and Shaw continues to get dismissed in the same fashion against the pace bowlers. With his high backlift when the young batter comes on the front foot to play a drive it leaves a big gap between his pads and bat which is a go-to area to get the better of him. After a disastrous start to the IPL 2023 season, Shaw faced the heat from head coach Ricky Ponting who openly criticised him in the press conference. In the race of future Indian stars, Shaw, who was once leading the race, is now lagging behind and out of scheme of the things. The 24-year-old has a massive opportunity to overcome his shortcomings and knock on the Indian team's doors but for that, he needs to distance himself from all the controversies he has been part of, in the last y

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Known as the best T20 batters in the world, a lusty hitter of the ball, Liam Livingstone would have one eye on his returns for PBKS last year – 279 runs from 9 matches. While it may not be the most abysmal number by any stretch of the imagination, it sure doesn't do justice of the INR 11.50 crore tag. Having come on board from Rajasthan, where Livingstone scored 437 runs from 14 games, the England bit-hitter needs to unfurl a new chapter to avoid going down the same roads as some of his previous countrymates.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: The prodigal son returns. Rishabh Pant. We've already dwelled on how he defied all odds to return to full fitness but now a bit about what lies ahead for Pant. After missing the last season due to multiple injuries he sustained during a horrific car accident, Pant is all set to make a sensational return to competitive cricket. The left-handed batter has a cult fan following for playing a ferocious brand of cricket. Back in the leadership role, Pant is expected to get the loudest shout at Chandigarh despite being the away ground for Delhi. The star wicketkeeper batter seeks a place in India's T20 World Cup squad and the IPL is the only way for him to make a case for himself. This game will be remembered for Pant's comeback irrespective of the result.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: On Thursday, as the world was consumed by the news of MS Dhoni stepping down as captain and Ruturaj Gaikwad taking over the reins, a release by the Punjab Kings did not grab headlines as it should have – the promotion of Jitesh Sharma as the vice-captain of the team. And truth be told, it shouldn't come as any surprise if he succeeds Shikhar Dhawan. Jitesh is young, has promise and is one of the cleanest strikers of the ball. He is, what they call, the perfect template of a T20 batter. Sure enough, Jitesh may not have been able to justify that tag in the limited opportunities he has gotten for India – 100 runs from 9 innings – but boy, he is a different beast altogether.

Last IPL, while Rinku Singh emerged as a find for India, Jitesh wasn't too behind. Replay the 31 off 20 he hit against Afghanistan and you'll know what we're talking about. But yes, PBKS need to make sure he bats a tad higher, preferably at 4. No. 5 may not be a bad option but with a few more balls, Jitesh can really explode. He is in line to earn a call-up to India's squad at the T20 World Cup. So yeah, add 2+2 yourself.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Punjab Kings have invested in Harshal Patel, so much so that they went on to shell out INR 11.75 crore to acquire the services of the India quick. Not too long ago, Harshal had enjoyed a similar pampering from the Indian team. After finishing the IPL 2021 season with 32 wickets – the joint-highest in a season – and winning the Purple Cap, Harshal became an indispensable part of the Indian team. The catch here being 'not for long'. From 25 matches, Harshal picked up 21 wickets before he was sidelined, his last game dating back to January 2023. It was as of the Indian team just dropped the ball on Harshal amid the emergence of Mohammed Siraj. And once Jasprit Bumrah was fit and Mohammed Shami returned, it was curtains.

But in IPL 2024, Harshal can hope for one more crack at the top. Harshal is expected to be the leader of PBKS's fast-bowling attack which features Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis and Curran. And a big season may just open the doors for his India recall. If not for the T20 World Cup then somewhere down the line for sure.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Oh man! What a story this is. Rishabh Pant, on the risk of never playing cricket again, is hours away from his first game back from a horrific accident that nearly ended his career. All three of the ligaments in his right knee were torn, the chances of him even walking again looked dim and time consuming. But here he is. Terms such as fighter and warrior are often used loosely. But if there's anyone who deserves these monikers, it's Pant. The doctors gave him 18 months, he recovered in just over 14. Truly a 'miracle man'. And as Pant stands on the cusp of making the grandest comeback of all time, we wish him all the best. Go well, Rishabh. You're a hero and an inspiration.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Each year, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals begin the season with a promise to end their IPL trophy drought. Unfortunately, for the last 16 years, they have only tried. The closest both the teams have come to is a runner-up finish. Punjab in 2014 and Delhi Capitals in 2020, where they came second best against Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians respectively. Year after year, DC and PBKS have spent a surplus amount of money in overseas picks, especially Punjab, who splurged INR 18.5 crore on Sam Curran and INR 11.5 crore on Liam Livingstone, but to no avail. DC aren't much behind either. Yuvraj Singh came in for ₹16 crore in 2016 and Dinesh Karthik for ₹12.4 crore. Yet, nothing. Something's got to give for both these teams, and quickly. This year preferably.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Welcome all, to day 2 of the Indian Premier League, where the tournament's first double-header promises to light up your Super Saturday. After CSK won the latest round of the 'Kaveri Derby' last night, the attention heads north as Punjab Kings host Delhi Capitals in a brand-new venue in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. For the last 16 seasons, the PCA Stadium had been Punjab Kings' home ground, but despite so much history, an IPL trophy has eluded them. Hence, as they shift base, PBKS would not only be looking for a fresh start but also be hopeful that the new venue brings a change in luck. Up against them are the Delhi Capitals, another franchise that is yet to win an IPL ever, but this time, there is more to the franchise than just the team. Rishabh Pant is back and how he turns up is at the top of everyone's mind. Gear up for the first of the double-header as we promise to take you on a thrilling ride.