The IPL 2026 season is heating up as Punjab Kings takes on Delhi Capitals in a tremendous match 55 this Monday, May 11. The game will be played at the most beautiful cricket stadium in the world, in Dharamshala, where the fast pitch and high altitude usually lead to a lot of big sixes.
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - IPL 2026, Match 55

For Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings, this is a chance to break a three-game losing streak and secure a spot in the playoffs. On the other side, it is a "do-or-die" match for the Delhi Capitals. They must win to stay in the tournament. With star players like KL Rahul and Cooper Connolly in great form, fantasy fans are in for an exciting game. If you're making your Dream11 prediction team, keep an eye on the weather and the pitch, as they will play a huge role in who wins this high-stakes battle.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Details

| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Match 55 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium |
| City | Dharamsala |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 11th May 2026 |
| Scorecard | PBKS vs DC IPL Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Connolly | PBKS | 100 Runs |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | 1 Wicket |
| Pathum Nissanka | DC | 50 Runs |
| Axar Patel | DC | 1 Wicket |
Record of Chasing Teams at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

The HPCA Stadium has historically favored the side batting first, with teams defending a total winning 9 out of the 14 IPL matches played here. While the high altitude and thin air help the ball travel further for chasing teams, the early swing and lateral movement often make the initial stages of a chase difficult.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 64.3% |
PBKS vs DC Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
- KL Rahul and Cooper Connolly remains the dominant force in this fixture, who has been a consistent run-getter for their side.
- Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh leads the chart for their team while talking about leading wicket taker, both are known for his lethal spells during the powerplay and in the death overs respectively.
| Top Run Scorers | KL Rahul and Cooper Connolly |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Lungi Ngidi and Arshdeep Singh |
Advertisement
PBKS vs DC Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Cooper Connolly and KL Rahul |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer |
Top Picks for PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Batter |
| Sameer Rizvi | DC | Batter |
Budget Picks for PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | DC | Batter |
| Mitchell Starc | DC | Bowler |
Advertisement
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: KL Rahul, P Singh
- Batters: P Arya, N Rana, S Iyer, D Miller,
- All-rounders: C Connolly
- Bowlers: K Yadav, L Ngidi, Y Chahal, X Bartlett
-1777039623878.webp)
Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: KL Rahul, P Singh
- Batters: S Iyer, P Arya, S Rizvi, T Stubbs
- All-rounders: A Patel, C Connolly, M Jansen
- Bowlers: A Singh, L Ngidi
-1777039677227.webp)
Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for PBKS vs DC match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 55) Indian Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid
- In our DC vs PBKS Dream11 prediction today match, both Ashutosh Sharma and Nehal Wadhera are considered high-risk selections. Due to their recent struggles with the bat and a lack of significant contributions this season, it may be safer to exclude them from your fantasy 11 in favour of more consistent performers.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Ashutosh Sharma | 7.0 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 7.0 |
PBKS vs DC Weather & Pitch Report at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
- The weather conditions will be quite cool with temperatures between 12°C and 18°C. While the evening should be cloudy, rain might interrupt the game.
- According to the pitch report at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium, the surface is a hard one that offers plenty of pace and bounce. The thin mountain air helps the ball travel further, so while pacers will enjoy the early swing, batters can hit plenty of sixes once they settle in.
| Temperature | 12°C and 18°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 183–184 runs |
PBKS vs DC H2H Records
The Punjab Kings and have faced each other on 35 occasions in IPL history. The PBKS vs DC H2H record is led by PBKS by 19-16.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 19 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 16 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win match 55 of the IPL 2026 between PBKS and DC?
+
Who will win match 55 of the IPL 2026 between PBKS and DC?
Punjab Kings are more likely to win match 55 of IPL 2026.
Conversation
(0 Comments)
Editor's Pick
Editor's Pick




-1773656796472.png)








