Delhi Capitals Triumph Over Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 Clash

In an exciting IPL 2026 match, Delhi Capitals triumphed over Punjab Kings by 3 wickets, keeping their playoff aspirations alive. After setting a challenging target of 210 runs, Punjab's strong batting performance was led by Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya. However, Delhi's successful chase, spearheaded by Axar Patel and David Miller, secured their victory. This match marked Punjab's fourth straight loss, while Delhi climbed to the 7th position in the points table. Discover more about the match details and player performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 12, 2026, 00:19 IST

Match Summary: PBKS vs DC

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2026: In the 55th match of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings faced off against Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. After winning the toss, Delhi's captain Axar Patel opted to bowl first. Punjab Kings set a formidable target, scoring 210 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Priyansh Arya and captain Shreyas Iyer were the standout performers, both scoring impressive half-centuries, with Iyer contributing 59 runs and Arya adding 56 runs to the total.

In response, Delhi Capitals chased down the target of 211 runs, losing only 3 wickets, thanks to explosive half-centuries from Axar Patel and David Miller. This victory not only kept Delhi's playoff hopes alive but also marked Punjab's fourth consecutive defeat. With this win, Delhi Capitals climbed one spot in the points table, securing the 7th position.

Delhi Capitals Squad: KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel, Madhav Tiwari, Mukesh Kumar, Akeeb Nabi Dar, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi.

Punjab Kings Squad: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Ben Dwarshuis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.