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
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Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings in the 2023 Indian Premier League.
The match is scheduled to start at 7.30pm local time (3pm BST) on Saturday, May 13.
The match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
This bottom of the table clash features two teams who have struggled throughout the IPL this season.
Rock bottom Delhi Capitals, having looked resurgent in recent victories over Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore, lost last time out against Chennai Super Kings. Their top order failed again, with captain David Warner falling for a second-ball duck off the bowling of Deepak Chahar. Also struggling with the bat is fellow Australian Mitch Marsh, who bowled fantastically against Chennai (with figures of 3-18 off three overs) before he was run out for 5 after an embarrassing mixup with impact player Manish Pandey.
Punjab Kings, who lie in eighth, have not fared much better and come into this game having lost their last two against Mumbai Indians and a thriller against Kolkata Knight Riders. Runs have not been a problem for the Kings, who previous to the loss to KKR in the last game had scored over 200 four innings in a row. The problem has been their wayward bowling attack - key players like Sam Curran and Arshdeep Singh have been regularly expensive and have struggled to take wickets consistently.
Rilee Rossouw sweeps while in action for Delhi Capitals [AFP via Getty Images]
There is no fresh injury news ahead of this game. The Capitals are still without South African quick Anrich Nortje. He flew back to South Africa before the Capitals faced RCB and did not return for the game against Chennai. Replacing him will likely be left-arm seamer Khaleel Ahmed.
The Punjab Kings could bring in Matthew Short.
A key matchup will be Punjab's seamers against Delhi's top order. If struggling lefties Sam Curran and Arshdeep Singh can take early wickets and remain economical against Warner, Salt and Marsh, the Kings have an excellent chance of winning this game. Alternatively, if the Capitals manage to turn it on against an attack low on confidence, it could set up a very exciting contest.
Nathan Ellis' bowling at the death could be key for Punjab as he looks to recreate his impressive spell against Rajasthan Royals in early April where he took 4 for 30.
Matches played: 30
Delhi Capitals wins: 15
Punjab Kings wins: 15
Hot. Temperatures will touch 41 degrees Celsius during the day, cooling to 36 degrees by the start of play. Very little chance of rain.
Shikhar Dhawan celebrates a half-century for Punjab Kings [AFP via Getty Images]
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: 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: David Warner, Phil Salt, Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Manish Pandey, Ripal Patel, Axar Patel, Aman Hakim Khan, Lalit Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Shahrukh Khan, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Delhi Capitals are the outsiders with the bookies, with a best price of 21/20 available on a home win. Punjab Kings are favourites at 10/11 in places.
Playoff hopes have rather diminished for the Capitals, but the Kings are not out of it by any stretch. They desperately need to win twice against the Capitals and their final game against Rajasthan Royals. This drive to win and their superior batting form may well prove to be too much for the struggling Capitals.
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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