IPL 2024: The much-awaited Indian Premier League 2024 is going to be the second high-voltage encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the newly constructed Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh today. Both the teams would like to break their streak of poor performance in the previous season and start the season with a bang.
Stadium in Focus: A Grand Debut for Mullanpur Cricket Stadium
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur will be hosting its first-ever IPL match, making this encounter even more special. This state-of-the-art stadium boasts a capacity of over 30,000 spectators and promises an electric atmosphere for the players and fans alike.
PBKS vs DC Playing 11
With the final team selectionshas been officially announced
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Punjab Kinsg Subs: Rilee Rossouw, Prabhsimran Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Vidhwath Kaverappa
Delhi Capitals (DC)
David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ricky Bhui, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma
Delhi Capitals Subs: Abishek Porel, Mukesh Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Vicky Ostwal, Praveen Dubey
Match Schedule and Telecast Details
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
TV Coverage: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioCinema app
A Battle to Watch Out For
Both Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals have a strong mix of experienced players and exciting youngsters. Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner are proven performers at the top of the order, while young players like Prithvi Shaw and Liam Livingstone can change the game with their power-hitting. The bowling attack features international stars like Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Kuldeep Yadav, which promises to be an exciting contest.
Conclusion
Will Punjab Kings break the curse at their new home ground? Can Delhi Capitals overcome their inconsistency and start with a win? The second match of PBKS vs DC IPL 2024 promises to be an exciting contest, which will set the stage for an exciting cricket season.