PBKS vs DC: Cricket fans are gearing up for an exciting Indian Premier League (IPL) showdown as the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) prepare to battle it out at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. This historic match, scheduled for March 23rd, 2024, at 3:45 PM Nepal Time, marks the stadium’s first-ever IPL hosting.
Match Details
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
- Date: March 23rd, 2024
- Time: 3:45 PM Nepal Standard Time
The first-afternoon match of IPL 2024 will be dominated by a heartwarming storyline: the remarkable return of Rishabh Pant. Following a severe car crash in December 2022, Pant underwent intensive rehabilitation, defying expectations to be ready for his comeback as Delhi Capitals’ captain. While his match fitness will be tested, all eyes will be on whether he can regain his fearless playing style.
Additional Team News
- Punjab Kings will debut their new home base in Mullanpur, hoping for better fortunes than their previous record at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
- Jonny Bairstow’s return bolsters the PBKS top order, but they’ll be looking to address lower-order power-hitting with the potential inclusion of Shashank Singh or Ashutosh Sharma.
- Pant is expected to play as a wicketkeeper for DC. A decision is likely between Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs for a finisher role.
- Injuries to Jhye Richardson and Anrich Nortje create openings in the DC lineup.
