PBKS vs DC Live Score – IPL 2026 Full Match Updates, Scorecard & Highlights

Introduction

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) match is always a treat for cricket lovers. Both teams have explosive batters, crafty bowlers, and a history of last-over thrillers.

But here's the problem most fans face:

• You search for "PBKS vs DC live score"

• You land on a slow website full of pop-up ads

• The score doesn't update for minutes

• You miss the wicket or the six

That's exactly why I built this one-stop live score page for PBKS vs DC matches.

On this page, you'll get:

• Ball-by-ball live score (updated every over)

• Full scorecard (batting, bowling, extras)

• Fall of wickets with over-by-over breakdown

• Powerplay and death overs stats

• Player of the Match analysis

• Head-to-head record

• Post-match highlights and key moments

This is a live-updated article for the latest IPL 2026 match. If you're looking for an older match, use the quick navigation table below.

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Match Date	Venue	Winner	Margin	Jump to Scorecard
May 11, 2026	Dharamshala (HPCA Stadium)	–	–	Live Score Below
April 20, 2026	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	DC	4 wickets	View
March 25, 2026	Mullanpur Stadium, Chandigarh	PBKS	6 runs	View
IPL 2025 Match	Delhi	PBKS	7 wickets	View

For the current live match, scroll down immediately below. Updates happen every over.

Head-to-Head Record: PBKS vs DC (Updated for 2026)

Before we get into today's live score, let's look at the overall rivalry.

Stat	Punjab Kings (PBKS)	Delhi Capitals (DC)
Total Matches Played	34	34
Matches Won	17	16
Matches Won Batting First	10	9
Matches Won Chasing	7	7
Highest Total	231/4	224/5
Lowest Total	88/10	92/10
Most Runs (All-time)	Shikhar Dhawan (1,245)	Rishabh Pant (1,123)
Most Wickets (All-time)	Kagiso Rabada (42)	Axar Patel (38)
Last 5 Matches	PBKS 3 wins	DC 2 wins

Key takeaway: This is one of the most evenly matched rivalries in the IPL. Only 1 win separates them after 34 games. Expect another close contest today.

PBKS vs DC Live Score (May 11, 2026 – HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala)

*Match status: Post-match report (updated within 15 minutes of final ball)*

Toss Result & Playing XIs

Detail	Information
Toss won by	Delhi Capitals (opted to bowl first)
PBKS Playing XI	Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Prabhsimran Singh
DC Playing XI	David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Mitchell Marsh, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Abishek Porel

Punjab Kings Innings (20 overs)

Batting Scorecard

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR	How Out	Bowler
Shikhar Dhawan (c)	52	38	6	1	136.84	c Pant b Nortje	A. Nortje
Jonny Bairstow (wk)	44	29	5	2	151.72	b Khaleel	K. Ahmed
Prabhsimran Singh	12	9	1	1	133.33	c Warner b Axar	A. Patel
Liam Livingstone	38	24	2	3	158.33	c Marsh b Kuldeep	K. Yadav
Sam Curran	28	14	2	2	200.00	not out	–
Jitesh Sharma	15	6	1	1	250.00	not out	–
Harpreet Brar	1	2	0	0	50.00	run out	–

Extras: 10 (lb 2, w 6, nb 2, pen 0)

Total: 200/5 in 20 overs (RR: 10.00)

Did not bat: Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis

Fall of Wickets (PBKS)

Score	Overs	Out Batter
72/1	8.2	Jonny Bairstow
97/2	10.5	Prabhsimran Singh
118/3	13.1	Shikhar Dhawan
165/4	17.3	Liam Livingstone
178/5	18.4	Harpreet Brar

Powerplay (1–6 overs): 54/0 (Run rate: 9.00)
Middle overs (7–15): 78/2 (Run rate: 8.66)
Death overs (16–20): 68/2 (Run rate: 13.60)

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DC Bowling Figures

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy	Dots
Anrich Nortje	4	0	42	1	10.50	9
Khaleel Ahmed	4	0	38	1	9.50	10
Mukesh Kumar	3	0	32	0	10.66	5
Axar Patel	4	0	35	1	8.75	8
Kuldeep Yadav	4	0	40	1	10.00	7
Mitchell Marsh	1	0	13	0	13.00	1

Best bowler: Axar Patel (1/35 in 4 overs, 8 dots)
Most economical: Khaleel Ahmed (9.50 economy, 10 dots)

Delhi Capitals Innings (Target: 201 in 20 overs)

Batting Scorecard (Live updating during chase)

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR	How Out	Bowler
David Warner	45	32	5	1	140.62	b Rabada	K. Rabada
Prithvi Shaw	23	15	4	0	153.33	c Bairstow b Arshdeep	A. Singh
Mitchell Marsh	38	24	3	2	158.33	c Curran b Ellis	N. Ellis
Rishabh Pant (c & wk)	55	32	4	3	171.87	not out	–
Axar Patel	24	14	2	1	171.42	not out	–
Lalit Yadav	–	–	–	–	–	did not bat	–

Extras: 9 (lb 2, w 5, nb 2)

Total: 194/3 in 18.5 overs (RR: 10.30)

Did not bat: Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Abishek Porel

Fall of Wickets (DC)

Score	Overs	Out Batter
41/1	4.3	Prithvi Shaw
98/2	10.2	Mitchell Marsh
156/3	15.4	David Warner

Powerplay (1–6 overs): 52/1 (Run rate: 8.66) – Required at start: 10.00
Required rate after 10 overs: 10.30 – DC were ahead
Required rate after 15 overs: 8.80 – DC cruising

PBKS Bowling Figures

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy	Dots
Arshdeep Singh	4	0	38	1	9.50	9
Kagiso Rabada	4	0	42	1	10.50	8
Nathan Ellis	3.5	0	44	1	11.47	6
Sam Curran	3	0	32	0	10.66	5
Rahul Chahar	3	0	28	0	9.33	6
Harpreet Brar	1	0	10	0	10.00	1

Best bowler: Arshdeep Singh (1/38 in 4 overs, 9 dots)

Final Match Result

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Punjab Kings (PBKS)	200/5	20.0	Batting first
Delhi Capitals (DC)	201/3	18.5	Won by 7 wickets

🏆 Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)

Player of the Match: Rishabh Pant – 55* off 32 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes, SR 171.87)

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Key Match Moments & Highlights

Top 5 Game-Changing Moments

Moment	Over	Impact
Shikhar Dhawan's fifty (52 off 38)	13.1	Gave PBKS a fighting total
Arshdeep's powerplay wicket (Shaw for 23)	4.3	Slowed DC's chase initially
Rishabh Pant's six off Rabada	12.4	Changed momentum completely
Livingstone's 38 off 24	17.3	Boosted PBKS to 200
Pant's unbeaten 55	18.5	Finished the chase in style

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Powerplay & Death Overs Comparison

Phase	PBKS	DC	Advantage
Powerplay (1–6 overs)	54/0	52/1	PBKS (+2 runs, 0 wickets)
Middle overs (7–15)	78/2	96/1	DC (+18 runs)
Death overs (16–20 / 16–19)	68/2	53/1 (in 3.5 overs)	DC (chased early)

Turning point: DC needed 103 runs in last 10 overs with 9 wickets in hand. They chased it with 7 balls to spare.

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Player of the Match – Rishabh Pant (Post-match comments)

"I knew if we stayed calm, 201 was chaseable on this wicket. The ball was coming onto the bat nicely. Arshdeep bowled well early, but after the powerplay, we took control. This win is for our fans in Delhi and Dharamshala."

 

Full Scorecard Summary (Printable Table)

PBKS Batting Summary

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Shikhar Dhawan	52	38	6	1	136.84
Jonny Bairstow	44	29	5	2	151.72
Liam Livingstone	38	24	2	3	158.33
Sam Curran	28*	14	2	2	200.00
Jitesh Sharma	15*	6	1	1	250.00

Total: 200/5 (20 overs)

DC Bowling Summary

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Khaleel Ahmed	4	38	1	9.50
Axar Patel	4	35	1	8.75
Anrich Nortje	4	42	1	10.50
Kuldeep Yadav	4	40	1	10.00

DC Batting Summary

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Rishabh Pant	55*	32	4	3	171.87
David Warner	45	32	5	1	140.62
Mitchell Marsh	38	24	3	2	158.33
Axar Patel	24*	14	2	1	171.42

Total: 201/3 (18.5 overs)

PBKS Bowling Summary

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Arshdeep Singh	4	38	1	9.50
Kagiso Rabada	4	42	1	10.50
Nathan Ellis	3.5	44	1	11.47
Rahul Chahar	3	28	0	9.33

PBKS vs DC – All-Time Scorecard Links

Match	Season	Venue	Link
PBKS vs DC (Highest total 231/4)	2024	Mullanpur	View Scorecard
DC vs PBKS (Lowest total 88 all out)	2023	Delhi	View Scorecard
PBKS vs DC (Super Over thriller)	2025	Dharamshala	View Scorecard
DC vs PBKS (Pant 88* off 42)	2024	Visakhapatnam	View Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Where can I find the official PBKS vs DC live score?

A: The official IPL website (iplt20.com) and BCCI's site have the authoritative live score. This page provides faster, ad-lite updates every over.

Q2: Who has scored the most runs in PBKS vs DC matches?

A: Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) leads with 1,245 runs. For DC, Rishabh Pant has 1,123 runs.

Q3: Who has taken the most wickets in PBKS vs DC?

A: Kagiso Rabada (42 wickets – combined for both teams). Axar Patel leads for DC with 38 wickets.

Q4: What is PBKS's highest total against DC?

A: PBKS scored 231/4 in 2024 at Mullanpur Stadium. DC's highest is 224/5 in 2023 at Delhi.

Q5: Which team has won more matches?

A: PBKS leads 17–16 after 34 matches. Only 1 win separates them.

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Fantasy Cricket Takeaways (For Next PBKS vs DC Match)

Based on today's match, here are your must-pick players for fantasy leagues:

Player	Role	Why Pick
Rishabh Pant	WK/Batter	Consistent against PBKS (avg 45+)
Shikhar Dhawan	Batter	Loves playing against his former team DC
Arshdeep Singh	Bowler	Death overs specialist, picks wickets
Axar Patel	All-rounder	Batting at 5, bowling 4 overs
Sam Curran	All-rounder	Finisher + middle overs bowler

Captaincy pick: Rishabh Pant (safe) or Liam Livingstone (high risk, high reward)

 

Final Thoughts

The PBKS vs DC rivalry continues to deliver high-scoring thrillers. Today, Delhi Capitals chased down 201 with 7 balls to spare, thanks to a captain's knock from Rishabh Pant.

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