PBKS XI against DC | Predicted Punjab Kings playing 11 against Delhi Capitals for 55th Match of IPL 2026

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to face the Delhi Capitals at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Monday, May 11. In the previous meeting between these two sides earlier this season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Punjab scripted history, chasing down a record 265-run target.

After playing some exhilarating cricket in the first half of the season, Punjab have hit a roadblock. The Shreyas Iyer-led side has lost three consecutive matches. While they are still in a comfortable position as far as reaching the playoffs is concerned, the Kings wouldn’t want to keep things for the back end of the league phase. They have six wins from 10 matches thus far.

The Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have very little chance of progressing to the playoffs. They will have to win all their remaining matches and hope that other teams do them a few favours. Axar Patel and Co. have played 11 matches so far, winning only four.

Here is the strongest predicted PBKS XI for Match 55 vs DC:

Top order: Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly

Prabhsimran Singh has scored 364 runs in nine innings at an average of 45.50 and a strike rate of 172.52. Priyansh Arya has been a miss and a hit, but that is a byproduct of his batting. He won’t give you consistency, but when he clicks, he gives Punjab Kings enviable early momentum. Cooper Connolly is the leading run-getter for the Kings. He has amassed 377 runs at an average of 53.86 and a strike rate of 171.37.