Predictions, Dream11 teams & pitch reports — May 26 to 31
Arre yaar, dono teams ekdum fire hai. Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals at Mohali is going to be one for the highlight reels, trust me on this.
Every time PBKS meets DC in the IPL, there's a story to tell. Both teams have quality squads, passionate fanbases, and enough talent to win on any given day. This is what IPL cricket is all about.
Shikhar Dhawan and Sam Curran are the backbone of PBKS's batting lineup. When they fire, PBKS is nearly unstoppable.
Pant's comeback story is one of the greatest in cricket. Since returning, he's been batting with a freedom that suggests he's not taking any match for granted. For Dream11, he's a premium pick who can single-handedly win your team.
The pace friendly conditions at IS Bindra Stadium mean batters will love it here. Power-hitters who can clear those 64m boundaries will feast.
look, cricket doesn't care about predictions — but I'll give you mine anyway. We're in the final stretch and playoff spots are on the line. This is do-or-die territory for at least one of these teams.
We're in the final stretch and playoff spots are on the line. This is do-or-die territory for at least one of these teams. For more upcoming matches, see our full IPL 2026 schedule.
Home advantage and a better head-to-head record give PBKS the edge here. The batting-friendly conditions suit their aggressive lineup. DC have the quality to upset, but they need to be at their best. Our call: PBKS to win this one.
Jonny Bairstow (PBKS) vs Rishabh Pant (DC) — this is the marquee matchup of the match. When these two compete, something has to give. Watch the powerplay for this contest.
The battle between Sam Curran and Axar Patel could decide this game. Sam Curran has been in terrific form, but Axar Patel is not someone you can take lightly. This matchup is pure gold for cricket fans.
Arshdeep Singh vs Mitchell Marsh — both players know they need to outperform the other. The team whose player wins this head-to-head will most likely win the match. Simple as that.
From a Dream11 perspective, kya bolein, form is temporary but class is permanent. Pro Dream11 tip for Mohali: player matchups matter more than overall stats. Check how each batter performs against specific bowling types at this venue. A 40-ball 60 is better for your fantasy than a 30-ball 45. The key is to not overthink it — pick players who are in form and let the match do the rest. For detailed fantasy tips, check our Dream11 hub.
Our recommended Dream11 team for PBKS vs DC Match 65:
Source: ESPNcricinfo IPL Records
Mixed bag — can beat anyone but also capable of random off days. Shikhar Dhawan's captaincy will be tested as PBKS look to maintain their winning momentum.
Finding consistency after a shaky start — trending in the right direction. Rishabh Pant knows that DC need to keep the winning run going.
If you're a pace bowler, Mohali is your happy place. The pitch has genuine bounce, the ball carries through to the keeper, and there's enough lateral movement to test any batting lineup. Average pace wickets per match: 8.5.
Mohali in May — heating up but the evenings are still manageable at 30-34°C. The occasional pre-monsoon thunderstorm can pass through but rarely disrupts a full match. Dew becomes significant.
The dew factor at IS Bindra Stadium is moderate. It will affect grip slightly in the second innings but not enough to make it impossible to bowl. Both batting first and chasing are viable options.
For those playing fantasy cricket, the budget picks can actually make or break your Dream11 team. Budget doesn't mean bad. This player has averaged 30+ fantasy points in the last 5 matches at under 8 credits. That's better value than most premium picks. Look at players like Arshdeep Singh from PBKS and Mitchell Marsh from DC — they fly under the radar but deliver consistent fantasy points. Sometimes it's the 7-credit pick that gives you 50+ points while the 10-credit star fails.
Rilee Rossouw as Captain is almost a no-brainer today. The venue suits this player's style perfectly, and recent form backs up the selection.
Abishek Porel for Vice-Captain — the numbers at this venue are too good to ignore. High average, good strike rate, and a style of play that suits these conditions perfectly.
At this venue, batting first or second? The numbers favor the chasing team, and both PBKS and DC would prefer to bowl first. Chasing is king at IS Bindra Stadium. The dew makes bowling in the second innings extremely difficult, and teams know that batting second with a target in mind is the way to go. Bowl first if you win the toss. Both captains will be thinking about this carefully — get the toss decision wrong at IS Bindra Stadium and you're starting the match on the back foot. The last 10 IPL matches at this venue show a clear trend that teams should bowl first and chase. Expect the winning captain to follow this pattern.
The team winning the toss at IS Bindra Stadium is expected to bowl first. 52% of toss winners have chosen to field first at this venue in recent IPL matches.
Mohali weather is expected to be clear for this match. Temperature and humidity details are in our weather section above. No rain is anticipated, so a full match is expected.
IS Bindra Stadium is a pace-friendly pitch with an average first innings score of 175. This is a batter-friendly venue where high scores are common.
IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali is known for pace-friendly conditions. The average first innings score is 175. Good bounce for pacers, Himachal breeze aids swing. Teams winning the toss prefer to chase at this venue.
PBKS vs DC is scheduled at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Check the match card above for the exact start time in IST.
PBKS and DC have a competitive head-to-head record in IPL. Check the detailed H2H section above with match counts, venue-specific records, and recent form analysis.
Based on our analysis of form, head-to-head records, and IS Bindra Stadium conditions, PBKS has a slight edge due to home advantage. The pace-friendly pitch suits their bowling attack. However, DC has the firepower to pull off an upset.
For this match at IS Bindra Stadium, pick batters who can handle pace-friendly conditions. All-rounders are valuable at this venue. Choose your captain from the team batting second if you expect the toss winner to bowl first.
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Why trust this page: our analysts combine venue bias, likely batting order, recent role clarity, and Dream11 point upside before publishing the final call. This page is maintained by Arjun Mehta and updated closer to toss when needed.
