• Match: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, 2nd Match, Indian Premier League 2024
• Date and Time: March 23, 10:00 am GMT / 04:00 pm BD / 03:30 pm local time
• Venue: MYS International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have undergone significant changes in their squad for the upcoming IPL T20 season, blending retained top performers with fresh local and international talents. Shikhar Dhawan leads the team, with a formidable batting lineup comprising Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Rilee Rossouw, Shivam Singh, and others. Rossouw’s recent standout performance in the PSL T20 boosts confidence in his ability to excel in this tournament.

The addition of batting all-rounders like Liam Livingstone and Sikandar Raza adds depth to PBKS, complemented by wicket-keepers Jonny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh. In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh and Harshal Patel lead, supported by Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, and Kagiso Rabada. Rishi Dhawan and Chris Woakes offer additional options as bowling all-rounders.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals (DC) have revamped their squad, appointing David Warner as captain. The batting order, spearheaded by Warner and Prithvi Shaw, features a mix of youth and experience with players like Yash Dhull and Rishabh Pant. Batting all-rounders Swastik Chikara and Mitchell Marsh add versatility, while the wicket-keeping options include Shai Hope and Abishek Porel.

DC’s bowling unit, led by Jhye Richardson, includes Ishant Sharma, Anrich Nortje, and Kuldeep Yadav. Despite the absence of Lungi Ngidi due to injury, the team boasts depth with bowling all-rounders like Axar Patel.

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed.

Who will win the toss? – Punjab Kings
Who will win? – Delhi Capitals

Captain: Sikandar Raza
Vice-Captain: Mitchell Marsh

Prabhsimran Singh, Tristan Stubbs, Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, Liam Livingstone, Axar Patel, Mukesh Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh.

The toss is expected to wield considerable influence on the results of every IPL 2024 match, echoing trends observed in past editions of the tournament. According to toss predictions, teams winning the toss are inclined to choose fielding first.

The 2nd Match of IPL T20, 2024 is set to unfold at MYS International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. This venue is famed for its traditionally flat and dry pitch, known to favor batsmen. However, spinners have historically thrived here, capitalizing on increasing turn and bounce as the game progresses.

The weather forecast for Chandigarh during the cricket match appears promising, with slight chances of rain. However, the overall outlook suggests favorable conditions, indicating that the match is expected to proceed without interruption, ensuring a full game.

• Stadium: MYS International Cricket Stadium
• City: Chandigarh
• Capacity: 38, 000
• Hosts to: Punjab Cricket Association