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PREVIEW - PBKS VS DC
Inconsistent PBKS, DC search crucial win to stay in contention

Both PBKS and DC have not won two consecutive games this season. © BCCI
The similarities between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals stretch beyond an identical 12 points in as many games. Neither of them have won two games on the bounce in IPL 2022 pointing to familiar inconsistency. Come Monday, at the fag end of the season, one of the two will set that dubious record straight at the DY Patil Stadium.
Both Punjab and Delhi are coming into the contest on the back of resounding wins - PBKS dented Bangalore and their playoffs hopes, while Delhi stalled Rajasthan Royals march into top-two with an eight-wicket statement win. What Punjab's big win over RCB did though was not only boost their NRR, but also offer Delhi a new lease of life by giving them back the control of their fate in the competition. Even though