DC vs PBKS Head To Head is one of the closest rivalries in IPL history. Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings have faced each other 35 times, with both teams winning 17 matches each, while 1 game ended without a result.
That perfect split shows how evenly matched these sides have been over the years. Delhi owns the highest score in this fixture with 231, while Punjab’s best total is 206. PBKS have also been bowled out for 104, one of the lowest totals in this contest.
The latest completed meeting in 2025 ended with Delhi Capitals winning by 6 wickets.
DC vs PBKS Head To Head Record
Overall results and scoring numbers between the two teams.
| Stat | DC | PBKS |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 | 35 |
| Won | 17 | 17 |
| Lost | 17 | 17 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Team Total | 231 | 206 |
| Lowest Team Total | 58 | 68 |
DC vs PBKS All Season Results
A season-by-season look at every meeting in this rivalry.
| Year | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No Result | Match abandoned |
| 2025 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2024 | Punjab Kings | Won by 4 wickets |
| 2023 | Punjab Kings | Won by 31 runs |
| 2023 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 15 runs |
| 2022 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 9 wickets |
| 2022 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 17 runs |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals | Won one-over eliminator |
| 2020 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2019 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 14 runs |
| 2019 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2018 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2018 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 4 runs |
| 2017 | Delhi Daredevils | Won by 51 runs |
| 2017 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 10 wickets |
| 2016 | Delhi Daredevils | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2016 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 9 runs |
| 2015 | Delhi Daredevils | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2015 | Delhi Daredevils | Won by 9 wickets |
| 2014 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 4 wickets |
| 2014 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2013 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2013 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 7 runs |
| 2012 | Delhi Daredevils | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2012 | Delhi Daredevils | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2011 | Delhi Daredevils | Won by 29 runs |
| 2011 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 29 runs |
| 2010 | Delhi Daredevils | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2010 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2009 | Delhi Daredevils | Won by 10 wickets (D/L) |
| 2009 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2008 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 4 wickets |
| 2008 | Kings XI Punjab | Won by 6 runs |
Key Players In DC vs PBKS Matches
The biggest performers in this rivalry over the years.
Most Runs
| Player | Team | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayank Agarwal | PBKS | 450 | 99* |
| David Warner | DC | 434 | 106* |
| Shikhar Dhawan | DC | 418 | 106* |
| Virender Sehwag | DC | 330 | 95 |
| David Miller | PBKS | 322 | 94 |
Mayank Agarwal is the leading run-scorer in this rivalry with 450 runs.
David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan follow closely, and both players have scored an unbeaten 106 in this fixture.
Most Wickets
| Player | Team | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axar Patel | DC/PBKS | 20 | 4/11 |
| Sandeep Sharma | PBKS | 14 | 4/20 |
| Kagiso Rabada | DC | 14 | 4/20 |
| Irfan Pathan | PBKS/DC | 14 | 4/11 |
| Mohammad Shami | DC/PBKS | 11 | 3/18 |
Axar Patel leads the wicket list with 20 wickets, making him the most successful bowler in this rivalry.
Sandeep Sharma, Rabada, and Irfan Pathan are tied on 14 wickets each.
Major Records in the DC vs PBKS Rivalry
Important batting and bowling milestones in this matchup.
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total by DC | 231 |
| Highest Team Total by PBKS | 206 |
| Lowest Team Total by PBKS | 104 |
| Most Runs | 450 by Mayank Agarwal |
| Highest Individual Score | 106* by David Warner |
| Highest Individual Score | 106* by Shikhar Dhawan |
| Most Wickets | 20 by Axar Patel |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/11 by Axar Patel |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/11 by Irfan Pathan |
Recent Trend
Delhi Capitals have enjoyed a stronger recent run, winning five of the last seven completed meetings from 2021 onward. Punjab Kings, however, won in 2024 and remain dangerous in close games.
That recent balance matches the all-time numbers, where neither side has managed to pull ahead.
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Conclusion: DC and PBKS locked 17-17 in IPL head-to-head history
Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings have met 35 times in IPL history, with both teams winning 17 matches each and one contest ending without a result. Few rivalries are this evenly balanced after so many seasons.
Delhi has had better recent results, but Punjab Kings have repeatedly found ways to respond. With the numbers tied perfectly, every future meeting has the chance to shift the rivalry.
