The second match of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League will be a little more special than the other ones. India’s star wicketkeeper-batter and Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper will be looking forward to making his return from a long and challenging gap in his career.
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— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 22, 2024
Rishabh Pant’s return to cricket after 14 months following a car accident will not only be special for him but will also bring a lot of joy to all of his fans and the cricketing world in general as well.
The first of the two matches in IPL 2024 on Saturday between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and DC will be played in Mullanpur. In the previous season, Punjab Kings, led by Shikhar Dhawan, ended in eighth place on the points table.
With new signings to boost their squad, Punjab Kings led by Shikhar Dhawan will also look to get their hands on their maiden title this year.
The Capitals finished ninth in the previous season, accumulating 10 points, narrowly trailing behind the Kings. Therefore, the upcoming encounter not only signifies the commencement of their campaigns but also sets the stage for both teams to strive for a stronger performance and a better standing in the tournament.
IPL 2024
PBKS Probable Playing XI
Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan/Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.
DC Probable Playing XI
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (Captain), Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kumar Kushagra/Abhishek Porael (Wicketkeeper), Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Enrique Nortje, Jay Richardson.
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