The IPL 2025 Match 66 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is likely to be an exciting and closely contested match. With prominent players on both teams, the fans can look forward to witnessing high-quality cricket. Team plans are important, but it's usually the one-on-one encounters that win the game. Here are the four player duels that may determine this match. Top 4 Key Player Battles to Watch in PBKS vs DC Sno Players 1 Prabhsimran Singh vs Axar Patel 2 Shreyas Iyer vs Kuldeep Yadav 3 KL Rahul vs Yuzvendra Chahal 4 Tristan Stubbs vs Yuzvendra Chahal Prabhsimran Singh vs Axar Patel Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2023 17 20 1 12 1 1 85.0 17.0 2024 7 6 0 2 1 0 116.7 - 2025 10 6 0 1 1 0 166.7 - Total 34 32 1 15 3 1 106.2 34.0 Prabhsimran Singh has a bold style of play. He enjoys confronting the bowlers and providing Punjab with a quick start. But in the case of playing Axar Patel, he has failed in his efforts so far. In all, Prabhsimran has made 34 runs off 32 deliveries against Axar over three years. Axar has got him out once, and in those 32 deliveries, 15 dot balls have come his way. This indicates that Axar has been successful in keeping Prabhsimran in check. Although Prabhsimran enhanced his strike rate in 2025 to 166.7, Axar's line and length make it difficult for him to play without any constraints. This fight is all about power and control. If Prabhsimran is able to knock out Axar during the powerplay, PBKS will have a huge advantage. But if Axar continues to bowl tight, DC will get the control in early. Also Read | Ajit Agarkar explains why Karun Nair was preferred over Sarfaraz Khan Shreyas Iyer vs Kuldeep Yadav Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2017 8 9 0 1 0 0 88.9 - 2018 11 5 0 1 0 1 220.0 - 2019 13 6 0 1 1 1 216.7 - 2022 20 15 2 4 1 1 133.3 10.0 2024 12 7 0 1 0 1 171.4 - Total 64 42 2 8 2 4 152.4 32.0 PBKS' new captain Shreyas Iyer is a proven middle-order batter. He handles spin well, but his battle with Kuldeep Yadav has been a mixed bag through the years. Shreyas has made 64 runs from 42 balls against Kuldeep. He's hit 2 fours and 4 sixes, with a good strike rate of 152.4. Nevertheless, twice, Kuldeep has also dismissed him, both in the season of 2022. Before and after that, Shreyas played Kuldeep cautiously, even counter-attacking him in recent years. Kuldeep is clever with his flight and change in pace, but so is Shreyas good at stepping out and making big shots. This middle overs battle will be important. If Shreyas gets the better of Kuldeep, PBKS will have an upper hand. But if Kuldeep gets him out once again, DC can turn the table. Also Read | ‘There is no room for him’: Ajit Agarkar explains Shreyas Iyer’s omission from India’s Test squad KL Rahul vs Yuzvendra Chahal Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2018 6 3 0 0 1 0 200.0 - 2022 27 14 1 1 1 2 192.9 27.0 2024 1 3 1 2 0 0 33.3 1.0 Total 34 20 2 3 2 2 170.0 17.0 KL Rahul is now DC's opening batsman and will be facing Yuzvendra Chahal, one of the PBKS's prime spinners. This is a war between a clever batsman and a clever bowler. Rahul has received 20 balls from Chahal and scored 34 runs. He has hit 2 fours and 2 sixes but has also been dismissed twice. His strike rate is also a whopping 170, but the recent statistics have not been all that impressive. In 2024, Rahul got out for merely 1 run off 3 balls by Chahal. This indicates that although Rahul can become hazardous, Chahal is aware of how to get the better of him. Chahal will attempt to keep him in check with his flighted balls. If Rahul plays cautiously against him, he can venture big late. However, if Chahal strikes again, it can shatter DC's early momentum. Tristan Stubbs vs Yuzvendra Chahal Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2024 21 12 0 3 2 1 175.0 - Total 21 12 0 3 2 1 175.0 - Tristan Stubbs is a new star in the middle order of DC. He has played against Chahal in 2024 and appeared confident. Stubbs managed to score 21 runs off 12 balls without being out in just one match-up. He scored 2 fours and 1 six with a strike rate of 175. Stubbs is ruthless and does not waste time. Chahal, however, has expertise and is shrewd. While Stubbs performed well last time, Chahal will enter with new strategies. This will be a clash of youth and experience. If Stubbs picks up from where he left off, DC will complete the game strongly. But in case Chahal takes his revenge, PBKS will reduce the run rate in the death overs.