Punjab Kings win will be a big upset in the points table, match against Delhi Capitals in Jaipur

The performance of this opening pair directly impacts the team's results. When either of these two batsmen scores 45+ runs, PBKS have not lost a match so far (5 wins, 1 no-result match). But when neither of them crosses the 45-run mark, PBKS have lost three out of six matches.

PBKS' powerplay bowling has seen a tremendous change. In the first five matches, the team managed to take only four wickets that too with an economy of 9.8 and an average of 73.8, which shows a very expensive and ineffective performance. But after this, PBKS made a big improvement in their bowling attack and in the next seven innings, they took 14 wickets, that too with an economy of 8.8 and an average of only 23. This improvement has proved to be a game changer for PBKS. However, the last match against Rajasthan Royals was an exception, where PBKS's bowling looked ineffective due to Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive batting and RR scored 89 runs in the powerplay, losing just one wicket.

Talking about the best economy in the powerplay in the season, RCB is at the top with an economy of 8.5, while Mumbai Indians and KKR are tied with an economy of 9.0. PBKS has also now made its place in this list with an economy of 9.2.

DC's powerplay bowling is constantly proving to be their biggest weakness. This season, they have conceded runs in the powerplay at an economy rate of 9.7, which is the fourth most expensive economy in the league. The only relief for DC has been spinner Vipraj Nigam, whose strike rate has been 14, which is the most effective of any bowler in this phase. On the other hand, other fast bowlers like Mukesh Kumar and Dushmantha Chameera have failed to make any impact in the powerplay. Due to the inability to take early wickets consistently, DC comes on the backfoot every time and gives the opposing teams a chance to get off to a fast start.