Match 55 Highlights : PBKS vs DC ( Venue: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium : Mohali)
- Delhi Capitals chased down 211 runs in just 19 overs, winning by 3 wickets with 6 balls remaining.
- Axar Patel played a captain’s knock with 56 off 30 balls, changing the momentum during the middle overs.
- David Miller smashed 51 off 28 balls, providing the perfect finishing support in the chase.
- Debutant Madhav Tiwari became the surprise hero with an all-round performance and won Player of the Match.
- Priyansh Arya gave PBKS a flying start with 56 off 33 balls, while Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 59 off 36.
- PBKS scored 72 runs in the powerplay, but failed to control the death overs with the ball.
- Arshdeep Singh struck early and finished with 2/21, reducing DC to early trouble.
- DC recovered brilliantly after losing wickets early, thanks to partnerships between Axar Patel, David Miller, and late cameos from Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari.
- Youngster Suryansh Shedge provided late fireworks for PBKS with 21 off 8 balls, including massive sixes against Mitchell Starc.
- This defeat marked PBKS’s fourth consecutive loss, hurting their top-two hopes, while DC stayed alive in the playoff race.
Turning Points
- Axar Patel’s counterattack after DC’s shaky start
- David Miller’s explosive death-over hitting
- Madhav Tiwari’s impactful debut with bat and ball
- PBKS dropping crucial catches in pressure moments
- DC finishing the chase one over early and boosting NRR significantly
| Team | Score | Overs | Result | |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 210/5 | 20 | — | |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 216/7 | 19 | DC won by 3 wickets (6 balls left) | |
| PBKS Batting | ||||
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Shreyas Iyer | 59* | 36 | 5 | 3 |
| Priyansh Arya | 56 | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Cooper Connolly | 38 | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| Suryansh Shedge | 21* | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| DC Batting | ||||
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Axar Patel | 56 | 30 | 8 | 2 |
| David Miller | 51 | 28 | 3 | 4 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 24 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Madhav Tiwari | 18* | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Top Bowlers | ||||
| Bowler | Team | Figures | ||
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 2/21 | ||
| Yash Thakur | PBKS | 2/55 | ||
| Mitchell Starc | DC | 2/57 | ||
| Madhav Tiwari | DC | 2/40 | ||
| Player of the Match: Madhav Tiwari | ||||