Projecting Ravens' depth chart after 2026 draft, UDFA signings
Ravens Project Depth Chart Following 2026 Draft and UDFA Signings
Punjab Kings face Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2026 match at HPCA Stadium. PBKS aims to end a three-match losing streak, while DC struggles with form and has lost five of their last six games.
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Punjab Kings will look to halt their worrying slump when they take on an out-of-form Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2026 clash at the scenic HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Monday. After being the only unbeaten side earlier in the tournament, PBKS have now suffered three consecutive defeats and need to quickly regain momentum heading into the business end of the season.
Punjab’s recent struggles have come from poor fielding, expensive bowling from pacers led by Arshdeep Singh, and a dip in form of openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Captain Shreyas Iyer, however, remains optimistic and has urged his side to stick to the aggressive mindset that brought success earlier in the tournament.
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, are enduring a disappointing campaign, having lost five of their last six matches. Their batting line-up has struggled badly on slow pitches, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav’s indifferent form has added to the team’s problems. Captain Axar Patel has already hinted at planning for next season, with DC likely to experiment with bench players in the remaining games.
Though Delhi are mathematically still alive in the playoff race, their chances of qualification appear extremely slim heading into the contest.
Dharamsala is expected to witness a cool evening with temperatures around 14°C, while thunderstorms and scattered showers are forecast earlier in the day. Conditions are likely to improve by match time, though an odd shower cannot be ruled out. The venue has emerged as a batting paradise in recent IPL seasons, with an average first-innings score of 209 since 2023 — the highest among all IPL venues in that period, albeit from just five matches. Teams batting first have won four of those five games, suggesting that chasing may not necessarily be the preferred option despite the possibility of dew later in the evening.
The toss for the PBKS vs DC IPL match is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have faced each other numerous times, with PBKS holding a slight edge in their overall head-to-head record.
The weather in Dharamsala is expected to be clear with no rain forecasted, making it suitable for cricket.
The predicted playing XI for PBKS includes Shreyas Iyer and Arshdeep Singh, while DC's lineup features Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav.
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Weather is unlikely to play spoilsport during tonight’s IPL clash despite forecasts of afternoon thunderstorms in a few areas. The hill station is expected to remain cool and cloudy through the day, with the temperature peaking at around 19°C before dropping to nearly 16°C during the evening.
The chance of rain, which is around 55% at 3 PM, is expected to reduce steadily as the evening progresses. Importantly for fans and players, the forecast predicts 0% chance of rain from toss time at 7 PM and throughout the match duration. While cloudy conditions are likely to persist over the HPCA Stadium, uninterrupted cricket is expected under pleasant weather conditions.
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Auqib Nabi, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi
Impact Player: Mukesh Kumar
The PBKS vs DC clash will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
The toss for today’s IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will take place at 7:00 PM IST, while the match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.