PBKS vs DC, IPL 2023: Toss result and playing XIs for today's match, umpires list and pitch report

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 64th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Wednesday (May 17). There's plenty at stake for Shikhar Dhawan and Co. in the game.

With 12 points from as many games, PBKS are down at number eight in the points table. However, they are still in contention for a playoff spot. If they win both their remaining games and other results go their way, Punjab could finish in the top four. Their focus for now should be solely on the clash against Delhi, though.

DC have been knocked out of the playoffs race, but they would be keen to end their campaign on a high. With nothing to lose, they can experiment with their squad in the remaining two games and analyse how things shape up, keeping the future in mind.

Today's PBKS vs DC toss result

PBKS have won the toss and opted to bowl first. Speaking about the decision, captain Shikhar Dhawan said:

“It's a new track, let's see how it goes. I think it's going to be a good for batting.”

🚨 Toss Update 🚨

@PunjabKingsIPL win the toss and elect to bowl first against @DelhiCapitals.

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Atharva Taide and Kagiso Rabada come in for Sikandar Raza and Rishi Dhawan. For DC, Mitchell Marsh misses out for Anrich Nortje, while Prithvi Shaw comes back into the side.

PBKS vs DC - Today's match playing XIs

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh

Punjab subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Sikandar Raza, Matthew Short, Rishi Dhawan, Mohit Rathee

Delhi Capitals: David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Philip Salt (w), Rilee Rossouw, Axar Patel, Aman Hakim Khan, Yash Dhull, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

Delhi subs: Mukesh Kumar, Abishek Porel, Ripal Patel, Praveen Dubey, Sarfaraz Khan

Today’s PBKS vs DC pitch report

According to Simon Doull and Matthew Hayden, the pitch is an absolute beauty. It hasn't had a lot of wear and tear. There's not a lot of movement in the cracks. A good smattering of grass means the quicks are going to be in play throughout the game.

Today’s PBKS vs DC match players list

Punjab Kings squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Atharva Taide, Matthew Short, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Mohit Rathee, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Baltej Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Gurnoor Brar, Shivam Singh

"We have to play good cricket!" 👊🏻

Batting coach @WasimJaffer14 has a simple message ahead of the home game at Dharamshala.

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Delhi Capitals squad: David Warner (c), Philip Salt (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Aman Hakim Khan, Axar Patel, Praveen Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Manish Pandey, Ripal Patel, Lalit Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Abishek Porel, Sarfaraz Khan, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Anrich Nortje, Rovman Powell, Priyam Garg, Prithvi Shaw, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal

PBKS vs DC - Today's match umpires

On-field umpires: KN Ananthapadmanabhan, Sai Darshan Kumar

TV umpire: Rod Tucker

Match Referee: Pankaj Dharmani