Punjab Kings (PBKS) host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 55 of IPL 2026 on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala, starting at 7:30 PM IST. PBKS desperately need to snap a 3-match losing streak to stay in the top 4, while DC are playing for pride with playoff hopes virtually over.
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HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
11 May 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, KL Rahul is the safest captain pick with 468 runs at SR 180.00 (3rd on the Orange Cap list, including his 152 vs PBKS in the reverse fixture), while Prabhsimran Singh works perfectly as vice-captain given his explosive powerplay hitting on Dharamsala’s batting-friendly surface.
PBKS vs DC Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | PBKS vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 55 |
| Date | Monday, May 11, 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 in 36 matches (1 NR) |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match 55
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PBKS vs DC Match 55 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 28°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 18-22°C (cool mountain evening) |
| Humidity | 40-55% |
| Wind Speed | 8-12 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 10% (mostly clear evening) |
| Sky Condition | Clear with partial cloud cover |
| Dew Factor | Low (Dharamsala altitude reduces dew formation) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Low |
Pitch Report for HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (great surfaces; ball comes onto the bat nicely) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 185-200 runs (teams batting first won 6 of last 7 here) |
| Boundary Length | Standard; high altitude means ball travels further |
| 200+ Totals | Frequent; altitude aids carry and ball flies off the bat |
| Toss Decision | Bat first strongly preferred (6 of last 7 wins by team batting first) |
| Pace Assist | Good swing and seam movement at altitude; cooler air aids movement |
| Spin Assist | Limited; ball tends to skid through; batters find timing easier |
| Dew Effect | Minimal; altitude reduces dew compared to plains |
Injury Updates
PBKS’ 3-Match Losing Streak: After a 7-0 unbeaten start, PBKS have lost 3 in a row (to RR, GT, SRH) and dropped from 1st to 3rd. Batting collapses, 16 dropped catches (Shashank Singh alone shelled 5), and Arshdeep Singh’s economy above 10 in 7 of 10 games have exposed cracks.
DC Almost Eliminated: 4 wins from 11 matches (8th, max 14 points). Axar Patel already talking about “plans for next year” after the KKR loss. DC can reach a maximum of 14 points and need other results to go their way.
Cooper Connolly (PBKS): PBKS’ leading run-scorer with 377 runs this season. His recent century vs SRH demonstrated exceptional timing and finishing. The young Australian has been PBKS’ most consistent performer.
Chahal vs Rana: Yuzvendra Chahal has dismissed Nitish Rana 6 times in IPL (most by any bowler). Rana has scored 97 off 81 balls against Chahal at SR 119.75. That battle could be pivotal.
PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head
| Category | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Delhi Capitals (DC) |
| Wins | 18 | 17 |
| Highest Total | 265/4 (April 2026) | 264/2 (April 2026) |
| Lowest Total | 68 | 58 |
In 36 IPL meetings, PBKS hold a narrow 18-17 lead over DC (1 NR). The reverse fixture (Match 35 at Arun Jaitley) produced one of the wildest games in IPL history, with PBKS chasing down 265 to set the record for the highest successful chase in all T20 cricket.
KL Rahul smashed 152 off 67 in that match (highest individual score in DC history), yet DC still lost. That has to sting. At Dharamsala, the altitude and cooler conditions change the contest significantly compared to Delhi’s heat.
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Key Players to Watch in PBKS vs DC, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | DC | WK-Batter | 468 runs at SR 180.00 (3rd on Orange Cap list). Smashed 152 off 67 vs PBKS in the reverse fixture. Against Arshdeep in T20s, Rahul has scored 81 off 48 balls (SR 168.75). |
| Cooper Connolly | PBKS | All-rounder | PBKS’ leading run-scorer with 377 runs. Scored a century vs SRH. The young Australian’s consistency has been PBKS’ backbone through both their winning run and the current losing streak. |
| Mitchell Starc | DC | Bowler | Returned from injury and taken key wickets. His left-arm swing at Dharamsala’s altitude with cooler air aiding movement could be devastating against PBKS’ out-of-form top order. |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Batter | PBKS captain under huge pressure after 3 straight losses. His 71* sealed the world-record chase earlier, but top-order collapses have plagued PBKS recently. Needs a captain’s knock badly. |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Bowler | Having his worst IPL season (economy 10+ in 7 of 10 games). But his left-arm swing at Dharamsala’s altitude could rediscover its effectiveness. The cooler conditions suit his style. |
| Tristan Stubbs | DC | Batter | DC’s death-overs enforcer. His ability to clear boundaries against both pace and spin makes him dangerous on Dharamsala’s altitude-assisted surface where the ball travels further. |
