IPL 2024 – Match 2, PBKS vs DC: Top 3 Players You Can Pick In Your Dream11 Fantasy Team As Captain & Vice-Captain
PBKS vs DC: Top 3 players from Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals to consider as captain or vice-captain for your Dream11 fantasy team.
The second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will be played between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
India’s former opener Shikhar Dhawan will be leading the Punjab Kings, while the Delhi Capitals will be led by Rishabh Pant, who is making a comeback in cricket with this IPL season.
In 2023, Delhi finished 9th in the table with 5 wins, while Punjab secured the 8th position with 6 wins in the tournament. While Punjab was struggling to find its perfect combination, Delhi was unable to fill the void left by Rishabh Pant during the last season.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium Pitch Analysis
This is a fresh pitch, and the wicket will be used for the first time in the IPL. Some Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament matches were played here previously, indicating that the pitches here are dominated by bowlers. The games have been low-scoring, and this game could be no different.
Let’s take a look at the top captain and vice-captain picks for your fantasy teams:
PBKS vs DC: Top Three Players You Can Pick As Captain:
1. Mitchell Marsh
The Australian all-rounder will be looking to score a lot of runs this season, using the IPL as ideal preparation for the T20 World Cup later this year. Marsh is also expected to lead Australia this year, and with DC, he would like to continue his good form, which was recently shown for Australia against New Zealand. Other than being a hard-hitting batsman, Marsh also provides his captain with the luxury of some overs, making him a good pick. He is a safe choice as captain.
2. Sikandar Raza
Sikandar Raza has been in the form of his life, playing various T20 cricket leagues around the world and making an impact in each of them. Apart from his classy batting, on a slow surface, his spin bowling can be crucial, making him a default choice for captain.
3. Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav has been exceptional in the Test series against England, but with the T20 World Cup ahead, he would be looking for a WC ticket based on his IPL performance. This pitch offers great assistance to spinners. Considering this fact, Kuldeep is a risky but game-changing pick as the captain of your Dream11 team.
PBKS vs DC: Top Three Players You Can Pick As Vice-Captain
1. Axar Patel
Axar Patel would also be eyeing a spot in the World Cup as an all-rounder, and the IPL would be the perfect stage for him to convince the selectors. He is a consistent wicket-taker for DC and also offers power-hitting at the end, making him a safe choice for vice-captain.
2. Shikhar Dhawan
The captain of the Punjab Kings and India’s former opening superstar, famously called Gabbar, has a point to prove this IPL season. With the Mega Auction next year, Dhawan has to make consistent runs to attract other teams or even convince PBKS to retain him for the next season. Shikhar Dhawan scored 373 runs in 2023. He is a good choice for vice-captain, considering he is an opener.
3. Sam Curran
Sam Curran’s performance in IPL 2023 was average due to his high auction price. He failed to justify his tag of 18.5 crore, and his form dipped in both batting and bowling, resulting in PBKS failing to make the playoffs. But this season, he will come with lessons from the past and try to justify his place in the team and the money he fetched in the first place. Sam Curran is a dynamic all-rounder who bowls in the death overs, making him a perfect choice for vice-captain.
PBKS vs DC: Differential Picks
- Rishabh Pant – DC
- Prithvi Shaw – DC
- Nathan Ellis – PBKS
- PrabhSimran Singh – PBKS
