PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024 Predicted XIs: No Jonny Bairstow For Punjab? Will Rishabh Pant Keep Wickets For Delhi?

As the excitement builds up for the second match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, cricket fans are eagerly bracing themselves for the clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the PCA New Stadium, Mullanpur, in Mohali on Saturday, March 23. PBKS finished eighth last season with 12 points from 14 games, while DC finished ninth in the standings with 10 points from 15 matches. Both teams will be looking to put on a much better show in IPL 2024 and here are their predicted teams for Match 2 of IPL 2024.

PBKS Predicted XI

Shikhar Dhawan (captain)

Shikhar Dhawan will open for PBKS in IPL 2024. He sustained injuries during the previous season and will look to make amends by adding to the 6,617 runs he's scored in the IPL.

Prabhsimran Singh

Prabhsimran Singh was in good form throughout the 2023 IPL season. He will look to replicate that form in IPL 2024 and repeat his century heroics against Delhi Capitals having made 103 against them last season.

Atharva Taide

Atharva Taide is a promising young talent and enjoyed an exceptional domestic season with Vidarbha. He could be a great asset for PBKS in the middle order and will hope to make his mark in IPL 2024.

Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper)

Jitesh Sharma will be one of the most crucial players in the PBKS middle order. An outstanding hitter and a solid wicket-keeper, he has scored 543 runs in 26 IPL matches so far.

Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone will don the role of power-hitter and finisher in the PBKS batting lineup. He has scored 6,007 runs in T20s with a strike rate of 144.6 and can be a game-changer on his day.

Sam Curran

Sam Curran is one of the top all-rounders in T20 cricket. He has scored 613 runs and taken 42 wickets in 46 IPL matches, making him