The 64^th match of the Indian T20 League 2022 is slated to be played between Punjab and Delhi at Dr. DY Patil Stadium on Monday. Both teams are very much in contention of reaching the playoffs. Delhi have 6 wins in 12 matches and, thus, are sitting at number 5 on the points table. However, Rishabh Pant and Co. ought to win both the games to seal their spot for the playoffs.

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Punjab, on the other hand, too have 6 wins in 12 matches. However, they are languishing at 7^th on the table because of an inferior net run-rate. Punjab too need wins in both the remaining games to give themselves a chance of making a top-four finish. The upcoming game is crucial to both teams’ fortunes and, thus, one can expect a cracker of contest.

Team News:

Delhi:

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Delhi are coming into the game on the back of a morale-boosting 8-wicket win over Rajasthan. After restricting the latter to 160 runs in the first innings, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh exhibited a batting masterclass and helped the team chase down the score 18.1 overs.

Delhi would be hoping to replicate similar performances in the next two games. Also Prithvi Shaw has been discharged from the hospital. However, whether he will be part of the playing XI remains to be seen.

Players to watch out for:

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1. David Warner

Turning up for Delhi this season, Warner has dished out impactful performances this season. He is currently their leading run-getter, with 427 runs to his name in 10 matches. He didn’t look at his best in the last match but still managed to build a match-winning partnership and stay right till the end. He will be the most important batter for Delhi.

2. Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh played, arguably, the best knock of his Indian T20 League career in his last match. He played a sensational 62-ball 89-run knock against Delhi in the last match and guided the team home in 18.1 overs. He will be the one to watch out for.

3. Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant too has looked solid at the crease. However, he is due for a big knock this season. Pant only had 4 balls to play in the last game and he ensured he hit 2 sixes out of them. Should he get more balls to play in the next game, you could expect him to wreak havoc.

Probable Playing XI:

David Warner, Srikar Bharat/Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Anrich Nortje

Punjab:

Punjab too registered a morale-boosting 54-run win in the last game and kept their hopes alive for the playoffs. Jonny Bairstow’s return to form is a big positive for them. However, the franchise would want the likes of Mayank Agarwal and Rahul Chahal to deliver impactful performances.

Players to watch out for:

1. Jonny Bairstow

The English batter has looked a different batsman since been promoted up the order. Bairstow set the tone for a huge in the last game, scoring 66 runs in 29 balls. He would be brimming with confidence and is expected to come good on Monday.

2. Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone has been revelation for Punjab this season. He has lived up to his billing in the 2022 Indian T20 League. The English cricketer has managed to score 385 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 180.75. He played a stellar knock of 70 runs in 42 balls, including 5 fours and 4 sixes.

3. Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada has been the wrecker in chief for Punjab this season. He has been picking wickets consistently and is currently the third highest wicket-taker this season. Rabada returned with impressive bowling figures of 3 for 21 in 4 overs.

Probable Playing XI:

Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mayank Agarwal (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh

Match Details:

Indian T20 League 2022 Match 64, Bangalore vs Punjab

Date: 16th May, 2022

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network for Television and Disney + Hotstar app live streaming

Pitch Report:

The 64^th match between Delhi and Punjab is slated to be played at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai. Scoring runs at this turf isn’t very easy. The batters should take some time at the crease before changing gears. Spinners will get good assistance from the surface. With dew coming in, expect both teams to bowl first upon winning the toss.