Punjab Kings (PBKS) host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 55 of IPL 2026 on Monday, 11 May, at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST with massive playoff implications for both sides.
PBKS aim to end a three-match losing run while DC face a virtual must-win situation to stay in playoff contention. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Dharamsala with rain looming. For 2nd innings fantasy, prioritise powerplay pace bowlers, dew-assisted batters, and reliable all-rounders.
PBKS vs DC Match 55 Match Details
Match Detail
Info
Match
PBKS vs DC, IPL 2026 — Match 55
Date
Monday, 11 May 2026
Time
7:30 PM IST
Venue
HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
Broadcast
Star Sports, JioHotstar
PBKS Captain
Shreyas Iyer
DC Captain
Axar Patel
Head-to-Head
PBKS leads 18-17 (across 35 IPL meetings)
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for PBKS vs DC Match 55 (2nd Innings)
The points start after the 2nd innings begins, so build your team based on the 2nd innings only.
Dream11 Team 1 (2nd Innings)
Dream11 Team 2 (2nd Innings)
Dream11 Team 3 (2nd Innings)
PBKS vs DC Match 55 Weather Report (11 May, Dharamsala)
Weather Parameter
Details
Match-Time Temperature
~12–18°C at 7:30 PM IST; cool mountain conditions
Humidity
Moderate to high (~55–65%) due to cloud cover
Wind Speed
Moderate breeze, NE 10–15 km/h with gusts
Rain Probability
40% — Yellow Alert issued for Kangra district by Shimla Met Centre
Dew Factor
Builds gradually post 9 PM; assists the chasing side if match runs full distance
Match Interruption Risk
Moderate — HPCA sub-air drainage dries the field in approximately 20 minutes
Pitch Report – HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
Pitch Parameter
Details
Pitch Type
Batting-friendly; true bounce and carry from the first over; quick outfield
Key Players to Watch in PBKS vs DC Match 55 for 2nd Innings Fantasy
Player
Team
Role
Key Insights
KL Rahul
DC
Wicketkeeper-Batter
The most dangerous batter in this fixture right now; smashed an unbeaten 152 off 67 balls against PBKS in April 2026, the highest individual score by an Indian batter in IPL history.
Shreyas Iyer
PBKS
Batter
PBKS’s captain and the anchor of their 2nd innings chases; made an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls against DC in the record 265-run chase at Delhi.
Arshdeep Singh
PBKS
Bowler
PBKS’s most reliable wicket-taker and their best death-over operator; benefits from the mountain air at HPCA where swing and pace carry further than at sea-level venues.
Kuldeep Yadav
DC
Bowler
DC’s primary wrist-spin threat who bends it both ways with his chinaman and googly; took 2/46 in the April meeting with PBKS and remains a consistent wicket-taker across all conditions.
Axar Patel
DC
All-Rounder
DC’s captain contributes on both fronts with flat, accurate left-arm spin in the middle overs and aggressive lower-order batting when needed.
Shreya Patil is a Mumbai-based documentary photographer turned cricket storyteller. Having covered local leagues through her lens, she now writes feature pieces at WPLeague, capturing the human side of women’s cricket beyond the boundary ropes.
