In a much-anticipated clash marking the commencement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in what promises to be a thrilling encounter at the newly inaugurated Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.
Scheduled as the second match of the IPL season, the spotlight will be on this historic showdown, as both teams vie for a victorious start in the tournament. This encounter holds particular significance as it marks the debut IPL match at this prestigious venue, which has already witnessed several memorable domestic matches, including fixtures in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
While anticipation brews among fans, the focus also remains on the team captains. Shikhar Dhawan, the seasoned opener for Punjab Kings, is expected to lead his side despite missing the captain’s photoshoot due to illness.
On the Delhi Capitals’ side, excitement mounts as regular skipper Rishabh Pant gears up for his comeback to competitive cricket. Pant’s absence in previous matches had been felt keenly by the Capitals, and his return promises to inject vigor and strategy into their gameplay.
T20 Stats and Records at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium:
- Total Matches: 23
- Batting 1st Won: 15
- Batting 2nd Won: 8
- Highest Total: 238/2 by Jammu & Kashmir vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2022 SMAT
- Lowest Total: 53 All Out by Meghalaya vs Haryana in 2022 SMAT
- Highest Run-chase: 149/7 in 18.5 overs by Baroda vs Mumbai in 2023 SMAT
- Lowest total defended: 147/6 by Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir in 2022 SMAT
- Average 1st Innings Score: 148
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 116
- Total Sixes: 247 sixes
- Total Fours: 438 fours
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Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
At the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, matches typically unfold as low-scoring encounters. Seam bowlers and spinners alike have found success on the wickets, although it is the slower bowlers who have predominantly made their mark in T20 matches at the MYSIC Stadium.
Chandigarh Weather Forecast:
The weather outlook for Chandigarh suggests optimal conditions for cricket, despite the presence of clouds. There’s no precipitation expected, with the temperature holding steady at 32 degrees Celsius. Wind speeds are estimated to reach around 23 km/hr, while humidity levels are forecasted to remain at a moderate 35%.
Squads:
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Rishi Dhawan, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh
Delhi Capitals: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c), Shai Hope (wk), Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Ricky Bhui, Jhye Richardson, Praveen Dubey, Rasikh Dar Salam, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sumit Kumar, Kumar Kushagra, Tristan Stubbs, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal, Abishek Porel, Swastik Chikara