Delhi Capitals pulled off a spectacular heist in the thin air of Dharamsala, chasing down a mammoth 211 to defeat Punjab Kings by 3 wickets in Match 55 on May 11.
Despite a disastrous start that saw the DC top order blown away by Arshdeep Singh, half-centuries from Axar Patel and David Miller—followed by a frantic finishing burst from Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari—ensured the Capitals crossed the line with an over to spare.
Match Summary: PBKS vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 55
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| PBKS Score | 210/5 (20 overs) |
| DC Score | 216/7 (19 overs) |
| Match Result | DC won by 3 wickets (6 balls left) |
| Best Batting (DC) | Axar Patel – 56 off 30 balls |
| Best Bowling (PBKS) | Arshdeep Singh – 2/21 in 4 overs |
| Venue | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala |
PBKS Innings: 210/5 in 20 Overs
Punjab Kings made the most of the high-altitude conditions after being put in to bat. Priyansh Arya blazed a rapid 56 off 33 balls, setting a high tempo early. Captain Shreyas Iyer then anchored the innings with a composed, unbeaten 59 off 36 balls, ensuring the momentum didn’t slip in the middle overs.
A late-innings explosion from Suryansh Shedge (21 off 8)* and steady support from Cooper Connolly (38) propelled the Kings to 210. While Mukesh Kumar (1/31) was disciplined, Mitchell Starc struggled with the conditions, conceding 57 runs in his 4 overs despite picking up two wickets.
PBKS Innings At A Glance
| Details | PBKS Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 210/5 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 68/0 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Shreyas Iyer – 59 off 36 balls |
| Best Partnership | Arya & Prabhsimran – 78 runs |
| Best Bowling (DC) | Mukesh Kumar – 1/31 (4 overs) |
DC Chase: 216/7 in 19 Overs
The chase began in calamitous fashion for Delhi. Arshdeep Singh produced a world-class opening spell (2/21), dismissing KL Rahul and Sahil Parakh cheaply to leave DC reeling at 33/3. However, captain Axar Patel launched a counter-offensive, smashing 56 off 30 balls to keep the required rate within reach.
David Miller continued the onslaught with a fierce 51 off 28 balls, but his dismissal in the 17th over left the game on a knife-edge. Impact Player Ashutosh Sharma then turned the tide with a clinical 24 off 10 balls, before Madhav Tiwari (18 off 8)* finished the game in the 19th over, punishing a high-scoring but erratic spell from Yash Thakur (2/55).
DC Chase At A Glance
| Details | DC Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 211 runs |
| Total | 216/7 in 19 overs |
| Powerplay | 47/3 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Axar Patel – 56 off 30 balls |
| Best Bowling (PBKS) | Arshdeep Singh – 2/21 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Arshdeep’s Lone Fight: Arshdeep Singh was the only bowler on either side to maintain an economy under 6.00, nearly winning the game for PBKS during his opening and death spells.
- Axar-Miller Stand: The 64-run partnership between Patel and Miller was the backbone of the chase, specifically targeting the spinners to bring the target down to manageable levels.
- Tiwari’s All-round Night: After picking up two crucial wickets with the ball, Madhav Tiwari’s unbeaten 18—including a massive six in the 19th over—sealed a memorable win for DC.
Player of the Match
Axar Patel (DC): Awarded for his inspirational captain’s knock of 56 off 30 balls. Coming in at a point where DC were written off, his aggressive strokeplay and leadership shifted the pressure back onto the Punjab bowlers and paved the way for the lower-order heroics.
