A desperate Delhi Capitals will be eager to get back to winning ways against an in-form Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala, as the race for the playoffs heats up in IPL 2025.

DC needs a win to regain momentum in this crucial fixture, which will proceed as scheduled despite the rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. A win for PBKS would bring them closer to securing a top-two finish, while a victory for DC could lift them back into the top four, surpassing Mumbai Indians on points and possibly overtaking Punjab on net run rate. With only a few games left, every point now holds significant weight in the standings.

Delhi enters this match in must-win territory. A rain-affected outing in Hyderabad gave them a lucky escape, earning them a point after being reduced to 29 for 5 in challenging conditions. The result keeps them in fifth place with 13 points, but there is little room for further slip-ups. Their recent form-three losses and one no-result in their last five matches-has raised concerns about their consistency and composure under pressure.