Today in IPL 2021, PBKS v DC, 29th Match: Expected Playing XI
In the 29th match of IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals(DC) will take on Punjab Kings(PBKS) in Ahmedabad. The last time these two teams met this season, DC came out on top.
KL Rahul is the batting mainstay for Punjab Kings. If he delivers, then Punjab scores, or else they falter. Chris Gayle looked his usual best in the last game. Nicholas Pooran hasn't been among runs this season which might mean Dawid Malan coming into the team in this game.
Harpreet Brar announced himself with an all-round performance in the last game. Ravi Bishnoi will be crucial in the middle overs.
Delhi Capitals' batting is one of the best this season. Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw are in great form followed by Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer. Steve Smith could be replaced by Sam Billings in this match.
Lalit Yadav has been impressive this season with his all-round abilities. Avesh Khan is in good form with the ball. Axar Patel will be crucial in the middle overs.
Punjab Kings has dominated Delhi Capitals in the past. However, going by the current form, DC is looking favorites to win the game.
PBKS Expected Playing XI - KL Rahul (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk)/ Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran/ Dawid Malan, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami
DC Expected Playing XI - Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Steven Smith/ Sam Billings, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kagiso Rabada, Ishant Sharma, Avesh Khan