Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Match Scorecard- 55th Match at Dharamsala 11 May 2026

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, 55th Match — In an incredible season for the Indian Premier League 2026 that surely produced one of the most exciting matches of the tournament. The contest, which took place 11 May 2026 at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, offered disciplined batting and key wickets before providing some final-over action.

Both teams were seemingly fighting for hotly contested points, and fans were treated to an intense battle. Punjab Kings scored decently as their middle-ordered batsmen went all out to score quick runs while chasing a target in an emotion-fraught match by Delhi Capitals. The match was thrilling and entertaining right from the beginning until the end and became one of the most significant games from IPL 2026.

Go through the complete Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals scorecard, batting, bowling, and fall of wickets from Match number 64 in IPL 2023 – PBKS vs DC highlights and other match information including the Turning Point of the match and Player Performances with ball or bat.

Match Information

Match	Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
Tournament	Indian Premier League 2026
Match Number	55th Match
Date	11 May 2026
Venue	HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
Toss Winner	Delhi Capitals
Toss Decision	Bowl First
Result	Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets
Player of the Match	KL Rahul
Umpires	Nitin Menon, Anil Chaudhary
Match Format	T20

Punjab Kings Innings

Punjab Kings started slowly but accelerated their scoring in the middle overs with more aggressive shots. The opening stand provided a good start to the innings, but the bowlers of Delhi Capitals came back hard, taking regular wickets.

An effort from the lower middle order brightened up Punjab Kings’ innings and defended a total over 180—what seemed beyond reach on the Dharamsala track.

Punjab—what Kings Batting Scorecard

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Prabhsimran Singh	32	21	5	1	152.38
Shikhar Dhawan	28	24	3	1	116.67
Liam Livingstone	41	27	2	3	151.85
Jitesh Sharma	19	12	1	1	158.33
Sam Curran	26	15	2	1	173.33
Shashank Singh	18	10	2	1	180.00
Harpreet Brar	7	5	1	0	140.00
Rahul Chahar	3*	2	0	0	150.00

Extras: 12

Total: 186/7 in 20 Overs

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Delhi Capitals Bowling Scorecard

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Khaleel Ahmed	4	33	2	8.25
Mukesh Kumar	4	37	1	9.25
Kuldeep Yadav	4	28	2	7.00
Axar Patel	4	31	1	7.75
Anrich Nortje	4	45	1	11.25

The other Delhi Capitals bowlers then bowled conservatively during the middle overs. Kuldeep Yadav bowled beautifully to not only stem what seemed a flow of runs at one point but also to pick the important wickets which finally restricted Punjab Kings to simply under 200.

Punjab Kings Fall of Wickets

Wicket	Score
1st Wicket	48
2nd Wicket	76
3rd Wicket	109
4th Wicket	134
5th Wicket	158
6th Wicket	176
7th Wicket	182

Delhi Capitals Innings

It wasn’t going to be easy for the Delhi Capitals at Dharamsala against a target of 187 runs, but they did look advanced. The openers went about aggressively and kept runs to a manageable run rate.

Captain KL Rahul lent stability to the innings in a captain’s knock. His rotation of strike was clever and he pounced on the loose deliveries. Delhi Capitals were also well aware of the pressure to compete and kept their cool, despite losing wickets in middle overs.

The match ended with excitement when Punjab Kings’ bowlers made an effort to come back in the match in the final overs. But Delhi Capitals managed to keep their heads cool and chase it down with just a handful of deliveries left.

Delhi Capitals Batting Scorecard

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
David Warner	35	23	5	1	152.17
Prithvi Shaw	22	14	4	0	157.14
KL Rahul	67	45	7	2	148.89
Rishabh Pant	21	13	2	1	161.54
Tristan Stubbs	14	9	1	1	155.56
Axar Patel	11	7	1	0	157.14
Abishek Porel	9*	5	1	0	180.00
Kuldeep Yadav	2*	1	0	0	200.00

Extras: 8

Total: 187/7 in 19.4 Overs

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Punjab Kings Bowling Scorecard

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Arshdeep Singh	4	34	2	8.50
Sam Curran	4	39	1	9.75
Kagiso Rabada	4	41	2	10.25
Rahul Chahar	4	30	1	7.50
Harpreet Brar	3.4	36	1	9.81

Punjab Kings bowlers, especially Arshdeep Singh, tried hard in the last few overs and bowled a tight spell. But the batters of Delhi Capitals coped with the pressure better and succeeded to finish the chase.

Delhi Capitals Fall of Wickets

Wicket	Score
1st Wicket	39
2nd Wicket	61
3rd Wicket	112
4th Wicket	141
5th Wicket	156
6th Wicket	171
7th Wicket	178

Match Highlights

KL Rahul’s Brilliant Match-Winning Innings

Without a doubt, KL Rahul was the greatest hero of a match. His innings featured grit and keeping the scoring rate with Delhi Capitals right until the end. He played aggressively but within his limitations and never lost control of the required run rate.

Rahul played mainly elegant boundaries, sixes, and good strike rotating. The class that the senior batter brings into play with his performance under pressure.

Punjab Kings’ Middle Order Fought Well

Punjab Kings recovered strongly through Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran after a faltering start. Baroda were ruthless against the Delhi bowlers and got closer to the 190-run mark.

Livingstone’s big sixes around the ground thrilled the crowd, while with Curran’s finishing abilities, Punjab Kings had hopes to defend their total.

Kuldeep Yadav’s Important Spell

Kuldeep Yadav was again reminded why he is one of the deadliest T20 spinners going around. His spell during the middle overs turned the tide of the innings and prevented an all-out Punjab Kings assault.

When pitches are so good for batting, control and pick up important wickets like he did.

Thrilling Finish at Dharamsala

The tension between the fans present in the stadium and those seated at home increased during the last three overs. Punjab Kings Bowlers kept taking wickets & nearly turned around the match.

Delhi Capitals batters, however, kept their calm and crossed the line in the final over to register a historic win.

Turning Point of the Match

However, the Major turning point of the match was during KL Rahul’s partnership with Rishabh Pant. The flamboyant batting against the spin bowlers turned pressure entirely in favor of Punjab Kings.

Punjab Kings had strong moments but then Delhi Capitals took over with some aggressive batting.

Kuldeep Yadav’s wicket of Liam Livingstone at a time Punjab Kings looked poised to take off is another key moment.

Player of the Match

KL Rahul

Runs	Balls	Fours	Sixes
67	45	7	2

KL Rahul was awarded the Player of the Match for his remarkable innings in the chase. There was plenty of confidence, timing, and cricket smarts in his knock.

What This Result Means

With this win, the Delhi Capitals also gained important points in the IPL 2026 points table while strengthening their playoff chances. The team did a great job working together and showed poise under pressure.

Punjab Kings were disheartened with the result, having a plethora of chances to reign in the match. Their batting was sound, but they faltered in defending the target.

Moreover, both teams continued to be in the thick of a playoff race which made those matches doubly important.

Crowd Atmosphere in Dharamsala

The HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala is back to its best for the cricketing atmosphere. When you have the beautiful mountain backdrop, the lively crowd, and some thrilling cricket, you have a perfect evening.

Throughout the match, supporters of both sides cheered loudly. With every single boundary and wicket, the atmosphere in the stadium was heightened.

The cool weather and quick outfield also aided in bouncier batting, enabling batters to play aggressive cricket, making it a treat for fans alike.

Key Performers of the Match

Best Batter

• KL Rahul – 67 runs

Best Bowler

• Kuldeep Yadav – 2 wickets

Best Finisher

• Sam Curran – Quick 26 runs

Most Impactful Partnership

• KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant’s blistering partnership in the middle overs

Conclusion

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, 55th Match at Dharamsala 11 May 2026, a nail-biting IPL encounter filled with action and drama. Both sides played aggressive cricket and put on a great display for the fans.

Punjab Kings built a competitive total on some key knocks from Livingstone and Curran but Delhi Capitals chased down the target bravely. KL Rahul‘s brilliant knock emerged as the defining performance of the encounter and helped his side to gain an invaluable win.

The match once more showcased the IPL in reinforcing the celebrations as an extraordinary T20 class in the world. The fans witnessed explosive batting and quality bowling coupled with a nail-biting finish involving some edge-of-your-seat drama till the last ball was bowled.

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