Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Pitch Report: At the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, Punjab Kings will take on Delhi Capitals in the 55th match of IPL 2026 on May 11 at 7:30 PM (IST). Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's IPL match.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals (PBKS vs DC) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
- Date: May 11, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
PBKS vs DC Match Previews
Punjab Kings suffered a 33-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous match. Batting first, Hyderabad set a formidable target of 236 runs, but Punjab could only manage to score 202. However, Cooper Connolly played a magnificent innings, scoring 107 runs, while Marcus Stoinis made a solid contribution of 28 runs. Ultimately, they failed to chase down the target. Furthermore, Punjab's bowling attack also struggled significantly.
Delhi Capitals' performance in their previous match was equally disappointing, as they suffered an 8-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders. Batting first, Delhi managed to put 142 runs on the board; however, thanks to a strong batting display by Kolkata, the opposition easily chased down the target in just 14.2 overs.
While batting first, Delhi failed to get the expected start from their top order. Nevertheless, Pathum Nissanka made a valuable contribution of 50 runs, while Ashutosh Sharma scored 39 runs.
PBKS vs DC, HPCA Stadium Pitch Report
DC vs PBKS Match Pitch Report: The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala is situated at a high altitude and is considered favorable for batsmen, as its true bounce, excellent carry, and minimal wind resistance make it easier to hit sixes. Its fast outfield and short square boundaries boost the run rate, frequently leading to scores exceeding 190–200 in IPL matches. According to recent IPL statistics, the average first-innings score across 14–15 matches has hovered around 183–187.
This pitch offers initial assistance to fast bowlers—the cool weather and wind make it easier to generate swing with the new ball—but it subsequently flattens out, becoming ideal for batsmen who specialize in playing big shots. Spinners often struggle to grip the ball—particularly when dew is present—making the fast bowlers' attack all the more effective; the presence of dew in the second innings further benefits the chasing team (teams batting in the second innings have a 60% probability of winning).
HPCA Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 14 | |
| Batting first won: | 9 | |
| Bowling first won: | 5 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 185 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 165 | |
| Highest Total: | 241/7 | |
| Lowest Total: | 116 | |
| Highest Chased: | 178/5 |
PBKS vs DC Match Playing 11
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Possible Playing 11: 1. Prabhsimran Singh(WK), 2. Cooper Connolly, 3. Shreyas Iyer(C), 4. Marcus Stoinis, 5. Suryansh Shedge, 6. Shashank Singh, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Lockie Ferguson, 9. Vyshak Vijaykumar, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal
Delhi Capitals (DC) Possible Playing 11: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 3. Nitish Rana, 4. Sameer Rizvi, 5. Triston Stubbs, 6. Axar Patel(C), 7. Ashutosh Sharma, 8. Vipraj Nigam, 9. Lungi Ngidi, 10. Mitchell Starc, 11. Mukesh Kumar
