PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024: Battle-ready Rishabh Pant set for grand comeback as level-up Delhi face Punjab

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PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: It is going to be a make-or-break season for young Yash Dhull. The India's 2022 Under-19 World Cup-winning team skipper has failed to make an impact in the last couple of IPL seasons. He didn't get a chance to play in IPL 2022 but the management backed him and gave him a few chances in the last season but he failed to grab the opportunity. In four matches he scored just 16 runs as some have started forgetting his name now. He is very young but the game is moving at a rapid pace and with the emergence of IPL, India find a plethora of talented players every year and Dhull is lagging behind in the race now. He also had an underwhelming domestic season last year and he needs to put up a show in IPL 2024 to silence his critics otherwise he might turn into the next Unmukt Chand.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: IPL 2024 could be the last hope for Shikhar Dhawan to make a comeback in the Indian team. The Gabbar of Indian cricket last played for India in December 2022, while his last T20I came in July 2021. The southpaw has been out of the scheme of things but he doesn't have much regrets about it. He has often said on the public platform change is the only constant and India need to move forward with young players, however, if he is doing better than them then age should not be a criterion for representing the country. Dhawan has been a consistent performer in IPL over the years but he has been out of action for the past few years which is making fans more curious about his return on the field with his trademark celebration and infectious smile.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: It could be the last season in IPL for one of the most loved overseas cricketers of the league - David Warner. The Pocket Dynamo has been the most consistent overseas cricketer in the history of IPL with 6397 runs - third most in the cash-rich league. After years of dominant show in Sunrisers Hyderabad, the return to his debut IPL franchise - Delhi Capitals has not been ideal for the Aussie superstar. He scored over 500 runs last season but his strike rate of 131.63 came under the scanners. However, with another season, the onus will be on Warner to take the Capitals over the line with his fearless batting approach. The stakes will be high this time for Warner as it could be his last season and he would want to finish it on a high.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Punjab Kings have a new homebase this season in IPL - Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The Mohali-based franchise trophy cabinet is empty as now they are attempting to change their fortunes with a new home ground. IS Bindra Stadium didn't turn out to be lucky for Punjab over the years as they are in search of another lucky charm. The new stadium is named after Yadavindra Singh, who played a solitary Test for India in 1934, was the son of Maharaja of Patiala - Bhupendrasingh Rajendrasingh, who donated the Ranji Trophy, in honour of KS Ranjitsinhji, in 1933. The venue will witness two franchises who are desperate to get their hands on the IPL trophy - Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. It will also mark the return of Rishabh Pant to the competitive cricket after a span of about 14 months.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Litmus Test for Prithvi Shaw. The swashbuckling opener is under the scanners for a technical flaw in his batting. It's been four years and Shaw continues to get dismissed in the same fashion against the pace bowlers. With his high backlift when the young batter comes on the front foot to play a drive it leaves a big gap between his pads and bat which is a go-to area to get the better of him. After a disastrous start to the IPL 2023 season, Shaw faced the heat from head coach Ricky Ponting who openly criticised him in the press conference. In the race of future Indian stars, Shaw, who was once leading the race, is now lagging behind and out of scheme of the things. The 24-year-old has a massive opportunity to overcome his shortcomings and knock on the Indian team's doors but for that, he needs to distance himself from all the controversies he has been part of, in the last y

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Known as the best T20 batters in the world, a lusty hitter of the ball, Liam Livingstone would have one eye on his returns for PBKS last year – 279 runs from 9 matches. While it may not be the most abysmal number by any stretch of the imagination, it sure doesn't do justice of the INR 11.50 crore tag. Having come on board from Rajasthan, where Livingstone scored 437 runs from 14 games, the England bit-hitter needs to unfurl a new chapter to avoid going down the same roads as some of his previous countrymates.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: The prodigal son returns. Rishabh Pant. We've already dwelled on how he defied all odds to return to full fitness but now a bit about what lies ahead for Pant. After missing the last season due to multiple injuries he sustained during a horrific car accident, Pant is all set to make a sensational return to competitive cricket. The left-handed batter has a cult fan following for playing a ferocious brand of cricket. Back in the leadership role, Pant is expected to get the loudest shout at Chandigarh despite being the away ground for Delhi. The star wicketkeeper batter seeks a place in India's T20 World Cup squad and the IPL is the only way for him to make a case for himself. This game will be remembered for Pant's comeback irrespective of the result.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Oh man! What a story this is. Rishabh Pant, on the risk of never playing cricket again, is hours away from his first game back from a horrific accident that nearly ended his career. All three of the ligaments in his right knee were torn, the chances of him even walking again looked dim and time consuming. But here he is. Terms such as fighter and warrior are often used loosely. But if there's anyone who deserves these monikers, it's Pant. The doctors gave him 18 months, he recovered in just over 14. Truly a 'miracle man'. And as Pant stands on the cusp of making the grandest comeback of all time, we wish him all the best. Go well, Rishabh. You're a hero and an inspiration.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Each year, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals begin the season with a promise to end their IPL trophy drought. Unfortunately, for the last 16 years, they have only tried. The closest both the teams have come to is a runner-up finish. Punjab in 2014 and Delhi Capitals in 2020, where they came second best against Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians respectively. Year after year, DC and PBKS have spent a surplus amount of money in overseas picks, especially Punjab, who splurged INR 18.5 crore on Sam Curran and INR 11.5 crore on Liam Livingstone, but to no avail. DC aren't much behind either. Yuvraj Singh came in for ₹16 crore in 2016 and Dinesh Karthik for ₹12.4 crore. Yet, nothing. Something's got to give for both these teams, and quickly. This year preferably.

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Welcome all, to day 2 of the Indian Premier League, where the tournament's first double-header promises to light up your Super Saturday. After CSK won the latest round of the 'Kaveri Derby' last night, the attention heads north as Punjab Kings host Delhi Capitals in a brand-new venue in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. For the last 16 seasons, the PCA Stadium had been Punjab Kings' home ground, but despite so much history, an IPL trophy has eluded them. Hence, as they shift base, PBKS would not only be looking for a fresh start but also be hopeful that the new venue brings a change in luck. Up against them are the Delhi Capitals, another franchise that is yet to win an IPL ever, but this time, there is more to the franchise than just the team. Rishabh Pant is back and how he turns up is at the top of everyone's mind. Gear up for the first of the double-header as we promise to take you on a thrilling ride.