Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bat first in Dharamsala against Delhi Capitals (DC), in IPL 2025, with plenty at stake for both sides. He wanted to bat since the ground would be wet at the start of the game. The toss took place 75 minutes late at 8.15pm with a drizzle welcoming both teams.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2025 game at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. DC have dropped Vipraj Nigam,

Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bat first against Delhi Capitals in a rain-affected IPL 2025 match at the Dharamsala's HPCA stadium

Despite being part of the IPL since its inception 18 years ago, though under different names, neither PBKS nor DC has won the title. A playoff berth is the first step toward changing that narrative this season.

Kuldeep Yadav boasts an impressive track record against Punjab Kings in the IPL, making Shreyas Iyer a key player to potentially shift the dynamics of this match-up. Iyer has encountered 46 deliveries from Kuldeep in this format, managing to score 81 runs off him.