In the 2025 Indian Premier League, on Thursday, May 8th, Punjab Kings will face Delhi Capitals. The match will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Both teams, led by Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings) and Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals), will be eager to win this match to secure a place in the playoffs. This match will be played at Punjab Kings’ home ground, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
Pitch Conditions Favoring Batsmen
The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium may offer assistance to batsmen, but fast bowlers are also expected to get some help early on. Due to the possibility of rain, the impact of dew will be less. According to the weather department, there is a 20% chance of rain during the match. Hitting big shots could be easier here, but fast bowlers may get some help in the initial overs. This means both batsmen and bowlers will have something to work with during the match.
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Weather in Dharamsala
As for the weather, there is a chance of rain on the match day. According to AccuWeather, light rain may occur in the morning. However, the likelihood of rain will decrease by match time. The temperature is expected to be around 18°C, with humidity at approximately 53%. There is a 20% chance of rain during the match, meaning there is a slight possibility of rain, but it is unlikely to completely cancel the match.