Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2023 IPL
Punjab Kings take on Delhi Capitals in the 2023 Indian Premier League.
The match is scheduled to start at 7.30pm local time (3pm BST) on Wednesday, May 17.
The match will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala.
Punjab Kings won the last meeting between these two on May 13, with Delhi Capitals meekly falling apart in pursuit of a modest total. The Capitals are rooted to the bottom of the table and have already been eliminated.
David Warner of Delhi Capitals, lft, shakes hands with Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan [AFP via Getty Images]
Delhi Capitals are still without Anrich Nortje, the South African paceman.
Punjab Kings' seamers will want to expose the fragility of the Capitals' top order that will be low on confidence. David Warner, should he play, will be a key wicket.
Liam Livingstone will be a key wicket for the Capitals.
Matches played: 31
Punjab Kings wins: 16
Delhi Capitals wins: 15
There is a threat of rain through much of the day leading up to the game, though it should dry up around the scheduled start. Temperatures touching 20 degrees Celsius.
David Warner of Delhi Capitals leaves the field after being dismissed during a defeat by Punjab Kings [AFP via Getty Images]
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow (injured, replaced by Matt Short), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa (injured, replaced by Gurnoor Singh Brar), Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh
Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (injured), David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Aman Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Praveen Dubey, Vicky Ostwal, Phil Salt, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Manish Pandey, Rilee Rossouw
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Delhi Capitals: David Warner, Philip Salt, Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Akshar Patel, Aman Khan, Ripal Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma
Punjab Kings start as favourites with the bookmakers at 10/11. Delhi Capitals are the outsiders at 11/10.
Punjab Kings to win and keep up the hunt for a playoff place.
In the UK, Sky Sports have exclusive rights to this year's tournament, with matches available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.
Fans in India can watch all the action on Star Sports.
Elsewhere in the world, viewers in Australia can watch the IPL on Fox Sports while in New Zealand, Sky Sport will provide coverage.
Willow TV and Flow Sports will broadcast the tournament in the United States and the Caribbean, respectively.
Fans in MENA can catch the action on beIN Sports while in South Africa, SuperSport have the rights.
If you are watching from the Middle East, you'll be able to view the game on Times Internet.
People from Bangladesh can watch the game on Gazi TV.
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