Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2026 results: Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by 3 wickets in Match 55 of the Indian Premier League on Monday. Earlier, half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer (59 off 36) and Priyansh Arya (56 off 33) powered Punjab Kings to 210/5 in 20 overs after Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bowl first. The DC's victory marked the first successful 200-plus chase at the venue.
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Axar Patel and David Miller lead Delhi’s fightback
After slipping to 33/3 inside the opening five overs, Delhi found stability through skipper Axar Patel and David Miller. The two stitched together a crucial 64-run partnership for the fifth wicket to revive the chase.
Axar, who had managed only 44 runs in his previous eight innings, delivered when it mattered most with a blistering half-century. Miller matched the momentum as both batters attacked Punjab’s pace-heavy bowling unit with aggressive strokeplay.
Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari finish the job
Even after Axar and Miller departed shortly after reaching their fifties, Delhi maintained the pressure. Impact player Ashutosh Sharma and debutant Madhav Tiwari launched a late assault, smashing multiple sixes to swing the match firmly in Delhi’s favour. Auqib Nabi sealed the memorable win with a straight six off Yash Thakur, helping Delhi complete the chase with six balls remaining.
Speaking after the win, Axar said Delhi had been playing quality cricket despite struggling in crunch moments earlier in the season.
“We are a good team, playing good cricket but not winning the crucial moments. I am really happy with how we played and hopefully we continue playing like this,” Axar said. He also praised the side’s bench strength and young players for stepping up under pressure.
Priyansh Arya powers Punjab Kings to 210/5
Earlier, Priyansh Arya gave Punjab a flying start with an explosive innings, including a six off the very first ball from Mitchell Starc. Starc conceded 22 runs in the opening over as Punjab dominated the powerplay.
After a brief middle-order wobble, skipper Shreyas Iyer and Cooper Connolly steadied the innings with an 83-run stand for the third wicket.
Late fireworks from Suryansh Shedge, who scored 21 off just eight balls, lifted Punjab to a commanding 210/5, but Delhi’s record-breaking chase ultimately overshadowed their effort.
IPL Points Table 2026 update: DC jumps to seventh spot
After registering a thrilling three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Match 55 on Monday, Delhi Capitals' win lifted the team to seventh place in the IPL 2026 points table, while Punjab remained fourth despite suffering their fourth consecutive defeat.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru remain at the top of the IPL 2026 points table with 14 points from 11 matches and currently hold the best net run rate in the tournament. Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed second with 14 points from 11 games and continue to stay firmly in the playoff race. Gujarat Titans sit third with 14 points, keeping themselves strongly placed for a top-four finish.
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | +1.103 |
| 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | +0.737 |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | +0.228 |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 6 | 4 | 13 | +0.428 |
| 5 | Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | +0.185 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | +0.082 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -0.993 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -0.169 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | -0.585 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | -0.907 |
Punjab Kings remain fourth despite their defeat to Delhi Capitals and are still inside the playoff spots with 13 points. Chennai Super Kings are fifth with 12 points and remain in close contention for playoff qualification.
Rajasthan Royals occupy sixth place with 12 points and are still very much alive in the race to the playoffs. Delhi Capitals climbed to seventh after their thrilling win over Punjab Kings and kept their qualification hopes alive with 10 points from 12 matches.
Kolkata Knight Riders are placed eighth with nine points and need a strong finish to remain in playoff contention. Mumbai Indians are ninth with only six points and face a difficult road ahead to stay in the tournament. Lucknow Super Giants remain at the bottom of the table with six points and are on the verge of elimination from the playoff race.
(With agency inputs)
