IPL 2026 PBKS vs DC Playing 11: Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings will square off against Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals in the 55th match of the IPL 2026 on May 11 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, Dharamsala.
Despite a solid start, the Punjab Kings have suffered three straight defeats in the previous games and will be aiming for a win to qualify in the top two.
Meanwhile, it is a must-win match for the Delhi Capitals to keep their playoff chances alive. With Punjab Kings in the fourth position, Delhi Capitals are in the 8th position of the IPL 2026 points table.
Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, DC captain Axar Patel said, “We want to bowl first. Yes, we have been winning the tosses. But that is the only thing that is going right for us this season (chuckles). We have been losing crucial moments in the game. Apart from that, we have been playing good cricket with both bat and ball. If you see we haven’t played bad cricket.
It is a fresh wicket here in Dharamsala. It is also a high-scoring ground. First game here, and it is a fresh wicket. We really don’t know how it actually plays. It usually swings a bit with the new ball. So, we want to put them to bat first and see how it behaves,” concluded Axar Patel.
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PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer said, “Honestly speaking, I don’t know how the pitch behaves in this IPL, until you play on it. So, put your best foot forward and go ahead.
(On their position in the points table) I personally think you don’t have to look on the points table. Focus on the small details that you have been doing. Focus on your ability. And just backing your instincts. That’s where we have been following short on in the last few games. Soaking the pressure as well.
(Is it challenging to follow your instincts when you are on the losing side?) Not at all. It doesn’t shift your mindset. It teaches you a lot. In this tournament, there will be ups and downs. But it’s all about getting the best performance.
“So, Ben Dwarshuis comes in place of Lockie. He has got a small niggle. That’s the only change.”
IPL 2026 PBKS vs DC Playing 11
Punjab Kings Playing 11: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Ben Dwarshuis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Delhi Capitals Playing 11: KL Rahul (wk), Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Madhav Tiwari, Mukesh Kumar, Auqib Nabi, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc
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