Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | IPL 2022
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THE FACTS
When is Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals on and what time does it start? Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals will take place on Monday 16th May, 2022 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals taking place? Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals will take place at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai, India
Where can I get tickets for Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals? Visit each team’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals on in the UK? Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
PUNJAB KINGS
- Punjab Kings realistically must win both of their final two games to give themselves a chance of finishing in the top four, especially when taking into account their poor net-run-rate which sees them currently lie seventh-place despite being level on points with Kolkata Knight Riders and opponents here Delhi Capitals
- Last time out the Kings were victorious against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs, a real statement victory which shows that they have what it takes to perform in such pressure matches.
DELHI CAPITALS
- Delhi Capitals are on 12 points and like Punjab an even 6-6 record going into this contest, but a good net-run-rate has them in fifth-place and victory here would see them move into the playoff places, leapfrogging Royal Challengers Bangalore in the process.
- Credit must go to this Capitals squad and particularly their mental fortitude after bouncing back from their trouncing at the hands of Chennai Super Kings, by beating Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets.
THE PREDICTION
This looks like being a battle of the top orders with each team boasting such significant batting firepower capable of taking full advantage of the powerplays and racking up big scores. The inconsistency of both Punjab and Delhi has made both tough to predict match-by-match and this encounter is not easy to call. Across the last couple of years, Delhi Capitals have always performed in the crunch games which have seen them ultimately reach the playoffs. The coaching ability of Ricky Ponting always seems to shine through and combined with the winning experience among the Delhi Capitals squad, this makes them the team worth backing to edge this one.
