The excitement is palpable as the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is set to commence, with Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals preparing to face off in their opening encounter on Saturday, March 23.
With both teams aiming to clinch their maiden IPL title, the stakes are high, and the anticipation is building among fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.
The clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. This marks the first time that the venue will host an IPL match, adding to the novelty and anticipation surrounding the fixture.
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Both teams have won 16 each against each other which shows the fierce rivalry that the two sides have shared over the years. However, in the last five meetings, DC have won three times and have the upper hand.
Interestingly, both teams have the same number of wins at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, home of DC, whereas, this will be the first match at the newly built Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
However, in neutral venues, DC have won more, boasting of having nine victories, compared to four of PBKS.
DC vs PBKS: Head-to-head
| Stats | DC | PBKS |
| Wins Batting 1st | 5 | 6 |
| Wins Chasing | 11 | 10 |
| Highest Total | 231 | 202 |
| Lowest Total | 58 | 68 |
| Most Runs | Mayank Agarwal (450 runs) | David Miller (322 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Simran Singh (103) | Shikhar Dhawan (106*) |
| Most wickets | Kagiso Rabada (13) | Axar Patel (20) |
| Best Bowling | Amit Mishra (4/11) | Sam Curran (4/11) |
What is the DC vs PBKS record at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
| Matches | 12 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Defeats | 6 |
What is the DC vs PBKS record at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium?
This will be the first match at this stadium.
What is DC's record at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
| Match | Won | Lost |
| 75 | 33 | 22 |
What is PBKS' record at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
| Match | Won | Lost |
| 12 | 6 | 6 |