Punjab Kings (PBKS) meet Delhi Capitals (DC) tonight in Jaipur for Match 66 of IPL 2025. PBKS have climbed to second place after Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost on Friday, while DC—already out of the playoff race—hope to finish the season with a morale-boosting win. The result will shape the playoff picture and excite cricket fans around the country.
What’s happening tonight?
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Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
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Why it matters for PBKS: A victory would keep them in the top two, giving them two chances to reach the final.
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Why it matters for DC: Although they cannot reach the playoffs, they want to end on a positive note and finish higher in the table.
How the teams compare
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Total meetings: 33
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PBKS wins: 17
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DC wins: 16
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Most recent game: PBKS won by four wickets on 23 March 2024.
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First clash in Jaipur: Tonight’s fixture is the rivals’ maiden meeting at this ground.
Key numbers at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
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IPL matches played: 62
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Wins batting first: 23
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Wins chasing: 39
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Average first-innings score: 167
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Highest total: 219/5 (PBKS vs Rajasthan Royals, PBKS won by 10 runs)
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Highest successful chase: 215
Leading performers in the rivalry
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Batting
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Mayank Agarwal: 450 runs (average 37.50, strike rate 143.31, best 99*)
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David Warner: 434 runs (average 39.45, strike rate 151.21, best 79)
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Shikhar Dhawan: 418 runs (average 38.00, strike rate 148.75, best 106*)
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Bowling
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Axar Patel: 20 wickets, economy 6.46, best 2/10
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Irfan Pathan: 14 wickets, economy 7.03, best 3/24
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Kagiso Rabada: 14 wickets, economy 8.66, best 3/36
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Local buzz
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Economic boost: Jaipur hotels, restaurants and transport services expect increased footfall as fans travel for the game.
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Grass-roots inspiration: Domestic stars such as Mayank Agarwal and Axar Patel continue to motivate young cricketers across the country.
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Community outreach: Both franchises have scheduled post-season coaching clinics in Punjab and Delhi schools, aiming to widen youth participation in cricket.
Stay informed with the full IPL 2025 schedule, live points table and Orange/Purple Cap updates on the league’s official platforms.
Editor’s Note: This report was originally published by The Associated Press. It has been adapted for a general audience, with simplified language and all original facts and figures retained.
