The 58th match of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will be played today, Thursday, May 8, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, while both captains — Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel — will come out for the toss 30 minutes earlier at 7:00 PM IST. Punjab Kings will be aiming for a win to reach the top of the points table, whereas Delhi Capitals will look to defeat Mumbai Indians and secure a spot in the top four.
Let’s take a look at the PBKS vs DC pitch report:
PBKS vs DC Pitch Report
At the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, the pitch generally offers a great contest between bat and ball. While batters can score well — as seen in Punjab Kings’ recent total of 236 runs — pace bowlers also get help, especially in the cool evening conditions. The surface typically provides good bounce and carry. Historically, teams batting first have had an upper hand at this venue, so the captain winning the toss today is likely to opt to bat first.
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Dharamsala Stadium IPL Records
- Total Matches: 14
- Wins Batting First: 9 (64.29%)
- Wins Chasing: 5 (35.71%)
- Toss Win and Match Win: 6 (42.86%)
- Toss Loss and Match Win: 8 (57.14%)
- Highest Total: 241/7
- Lowest Total: 116
- Highest Successful Chase: 178/5
- Average Runs per Wicket: 28.02
- Average Runs per Over: 8.89
- Average First Innings Score: 187.50
Dharamsala Weather Report
On Thursday, May 8, thunderstorms and rain are predicted in the morning and afternoon in Dharamsala. However, according to Accuweather.com, there is no forecast of rain in the evening. The temperature is expected to drop below 19°C, and the sky is likely to remain clear during match hours.
