The Indian Premier League (IPL) 55 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was one of the most thrilling run chases. The play was explosive on power-positions, commendable defense has been shown in the middle-of-the-order, the ball found plenty of bounce and pressure and the end-result was thrilling. The Punjab Kings nailed a huge total of 210/5 in 20 overs with her great batsman Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer. Punjab once appeared to be in control when they made a sub-joy-run at the 200-run mark. This article will provide complete information about Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard.
PBKS vs DC Match 55 IPL 2026 Details
| Detail | Information |
| Match | PBKS vs DC |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Number | 55th Match |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Toss | Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field |
| Result | Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Madhav Tiwari |
| PBKS Score | 210/5 (20 overs) |
| DC Score | 216/7 (19 overs) |
PBKS vs DC – Match Overview
With a perfect facing area for the bat, Delhi Capitals took the toss and opted to bat first. Punjab Kings then went on an attack spree and used that to their advantage.
Priyansh Arya was very aggressive in powerplay and hit plenty of hits for the team. He came along with Prabhsimran Singh and put Punjab Kings in a great possession and helped them score over 70 runs in the powerplay. Captain Shreyas Iyer, however, took control as the series began with his composed knock. Cooper Connolly was extremely helpful and the scoring rate maintained until the middle of the innings. Late contributions from Suryansh Shedge helped Punjab Kings finish strongly and post a huge total of 210 runs.
Delhi Capital began their chase on a low note before going through the loss of KL Rahul, Abishek Porel and Sahil Parakh early. Punjab Kings appeared ‘in control’ at 33/3. Finally, Axar Patel and David Miller gave the match a turn with their aggressive batting and brilliant partnerships which got the game rolling. With a counterattack, they got Delhi back in the game and their pressure shifted towards Punjab bowlers. Late wickets found, Madhav Tiwari and Auqib Nabi remained undaunting but captured a memorable finish.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard
Punjab Kings 1st Inning
PBKS had a solid 210/5 in 20, and were much better on the plate. In destructively catching the top at the right time and giving much impetus Priyansh Arya came in. Priyansh’s strike rate was 169.69 runs off 33 deliveries, scoring 56 runs. He scored six sixes and two fours throughout the innings. He reached his half-century within no time, taking complete control of the powerplay by playing aggressively right from the beginning.
The player was well supported by Prabhsimran Singh, who contributed 18 runs before the captain Shreyas Iyer got out during the middle period of the innings. Iyer finished unbeaten on 59 off 36 balls, bringing in a sensational start. Cooper Connolly shared in a very important 38-run stand and drove in two runs. Subsequent batsman Suryansh Shedge, then, burst onto the scene to strike 21 off eight balls, accelerating Punjab Kings towards 200 off eight
Punjab Kings Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Priyansh Arya | 56 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 169.69 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 59* | 36 | 5 | 3 | 163.88 |
| Cooper Connolly | 38 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 140.74 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Shashank Singh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Suryansh Shedge | 21* | 8 | 2 | 2 | 262.50 |
| Extras | 17 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 210/5 (20 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets – PBKS
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 78/1 | 6.5 |
| Priyansh Arya | 97/2 | 8.6 |
| Cooper Connolly | 180/3 | 17.4 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 187/4 | 18.1 |
| Shashank Singh | 187/5 | 18.2 |
Bowling Performance – Delhi Capitals
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 57 | 2 | 14.25 |
| Auqib Nabi | 4 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 46 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Madhav Tiwari | 4 | 40 | 2 | 10.00 |
Delhi Capitals 2nd Innings Scorecard
Delhi Capitals had one of their best chases of IPL-2026 and managed to chase 211 runs in 19 overs. The innings had a rocky beginning with KL Rahul and Abishek Porel being bowled quickly. Sahil Parakh threw out of returning the kick to try to score but was dismissed, Tristan Stubbs was gashed for a wide shot.
Delhi Capitals, at 74/4, desperately needed a crucial partnership and then Axar Patel came up to the rescue. In 30 deliveries, Axar hit two sixes and hit in 8 balls to score 56 runs. His dynamism shifted the tide and took the onus of the pressure at run rate. David Miller then scored an all-night 51 against just 28 deliveries, to sway the match result. He smashed the backs of the fast bowlers, ensuring that Delhi were in the running. The great role players came next to Ashutosh Sharma, who came up with 24 quick runs and Madhav Tiwari and Auqib Nabi ensured the run with fearless shots at the crease.
Delhi Capitals Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| KL Rahul | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Abishek Porel | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Sahil Parakh | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 216.66 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 12 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 70.58 |
| Axar Patel (c) | 56 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 186.66 |
| David Miller | 51 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 182.14 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 24 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 240.00 |
| Madhav Tiwari | 18* | 8 | 2 | 1 | 225.00 |
| Auqib Nabi | 10* | 2 | 1 | 1 | 500.00 |
| Extras | 18 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 216/7 (19 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets – DC
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Abishek Porel | 10/1 | 1.5 |
| KL Rahul | 14/2 | 2.3 |
| Sahil Parakh | 33/3 | 4.3 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 74/4 | 8.2 |
| Axar Patel | 138/5 | 13.6 |
| David Miller | 170/6 | 16.3 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 205/7 | 18.5 |
Bowling Performance – Punjab Kings
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Yash Thakur | 4 | 55 | 2 | 13.75 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 45 | 0 | 11.25 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 51 | 1 | 12.75 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 44 | 1 | 14.66 |
PBKS vs DC Match 55 IPL 2026 Squad
Punjab Kings Squad – IPL 2026
| Player | Role |
| Priyansh Arya | Batter |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Batter |
| Cooper Connolly | All-rounder |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Shashank Singh | Batter |
| Suryansh Shedge | All-rounder |
| Marco Jansen | All-rounder |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
Delhi Capitals Squad – IPL 2026
| Player | Role |
| KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Abishek Porel | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Sahil Parakh | Batter |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batter |
| Axar Patel (c) | All-rounder |
| David Miller | Batter |
| Ashutosh Sharma | Batter |
| Madhav Tiwari | All-rounder |
| Auqib Nabi | All-rounder |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler |
| Lungi Ngidi | Bowler |
PBKS vs DC Match 55 IPL 2026 Highlights
- Delhi Capitals had the toss and decided to bowl.
- Punjab Kings have put together 72 off the 13th over without conceding any runs.
- Priyansh Arya scored a half-century in just 24 balls.
- The brilliant Priyansh Arya knocked 56 off 33 balls.
- Shreyas Iyer played without a wicket but put his bat on the counter and maintained the score on 59 runs.
- Cooper Connolly was the solvance of a most valuable 38-run effort.
- It was the final over when the Punjab Kings crossed 200 runs.
- A short 21-run cameo, Suryansh Shedge amassed.
- The Punjab Kings bowlers bowled 210/5.
- Delhi Capitals were bowled out for 3 rich off their first three attempts.
- Axar Patel hit a captain’s knock 56 on.
- David Miller scored an awesome 51 runs.
- Ashutosh Sharma paced up late in the game to post his quickest strike rate of the match.
- Madhav Tiwari had a finishing knock of 18* at his disposal.
- Auqib Nabi had 10-run from just 2 balls.
- Delhi Capitals had to chase in 19 overs.
- Delhi Capitals defeated Punjab Kings by 3 wickets.
Conclusion
The match between PBKS and DC was one of the most entertaining high-scoring matches of the season in IPL 2026. The Punjab Kings built a huge run with Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer’s outstanding pair of cricket performances. Delhi Capitals were under pressure initially and then they came out with a tremendous performance of Axar Patel and David Miller for their maiden victory in the 30-over format. Delhi Capitals played a thrilling chase, thanks to a brilliant performance by Ashutosh Sharma, Madhav Tiwari and Auqib Nabi with their late effort.
Overall, the match was a testament to the exhilarating spirit of T20 cricket, which thrives on big hitters, excellent teamwork, and composure in the final moments.
Delhi Capitals were crowned the winners after getting 2 points and picking up 3 wickets in the IPL 2026 Drawn Uphill Battle.
FAQs
Delhi Capitals won the game by 3 wickets.
Madhav Tiwari was the Player of the Match.
Punjab Kings made 210/5 in 20 overs.
Axar Patel hit 56 runs off 30 balls.
Delphi Capitals went out to chase the target in just 19 over.
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