With play-offs at stake, DC aim for course correction vs Punjab Kings

Currently at 5th, Delhi will hope to shake off a dismal run of form and boost their chances for the knockout stage

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

Desperate to get their campaign back on track, Delhi Capitals will hope to arrest their recent string of dismal performances, that includes three losses and a no result due to rain in their last five matches when they take on a confident Punjab Kings in a league match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dharamsala on Thursday.

Placed fifth in the IPL table with 13 points from 11 matches, the Capitals are in dire need of consistency from all departments. On the other hand, Punjab Kings are high on confidence after winning seven of their 11 matches, and are comfortably sitting at the third spot with 15 points.

Heading into the contest, the Axar Patel-led side will expect their misfiring top and middle order to get their act together if they are to secure themselves of a place in the play-offs. Having started the tournament with four consecutive wins, Delhi Capitals had themselves to blame for the situation they are presently in, as they failed to cash in on the home advantage at the Arun Jaitley Stadium where they could manage just a solitary win, that too via a Super Over.