Capitals of Delhi produced a sensational batting display to beat Kings of the Punjab By three wickets in the 55th over Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Chasing the awesome target of 211, DC rode from captain to blaster in half-centuries. Akhar Patel and David Miller before the late fireworks display Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari sealed the contest.
The visitors initially struggled to contain Punjab Kings’ aggressive batting line-up after being initially invited to bowl by Delhi Capitals skipper Akhar. PBKS scored a huge total of 210/5 in 20 overs thanks to team batting. Priyansh Arya and captain Shreyas Iyer.
Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer lead PBKS
Punjab Kings got off to a flying start with Arya continuing his impressive form with a fiery 56 off just 33 deliveries. The young opener smashed two boundaries and six powerful sixes to put the Delhi bowlers under immediate pressure. Prabhsimran Singh He chipped in with 18 off 15 balls before being dismissed as he tried to accelerate.
Cooper Connolly He played a valuable supporting role with his 38 off 27 deliveries and kept the scoreboard moving through the middle overs. However, it was Iyer who closed the innings brilliantly. The PBKS skipper scored 59 runs off 36 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes in a classy innings that balanced aggression with control.
Delayed cameras Suryansh ShedgeHitting 21 off just eight balls, he took Punjab Kings past 200 runs. The Delhi Capitals bowlers, though, had a rough ride overall Madhav Tiwari He impressed with the ball, taking two wickets for 40 runs. Mukesh Kumar Mitchell Starc had an expensive evening as he scored 57 runs while also taking a wicket.
Axar Patel and David Miller save Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals’ chase started on a shaky note KL Rahul and Abishek Porel went cheap. Beach Parax A six off 13 balls provided a quick spark but the PBKS bowlers continued to bat regularly and put DC in a tough spot. Tristan Stubbs Akhar struggled to find momentum as he struck out 12 runs before taking control of the innings. The DC skipper played a captaincy knock, destroying just 30 deliveries for 56 runs with the help of eight fours and two sixes. Akhar counter-attacked brilliantly against both pace and spin and turned the pressure back on Punjab Kings.
Miller then joined the attack and played one of his trademark final shots. The experienced left-hander blasted 51 off 28 balls, including four sixes, keeping Delhi firmly in the chase despite wickets falling at the other end.
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Madhav Tiwari finishes in style
Punjab Kings fought back Arshdeep Singhwho bowled an excellent spell of 2/21 in four overs. Yash Thakur took two keepers but it was expensive Ben Dwarshuis and Marcus Stoinis failed to control the scoring rate during the death overs.
With the required rate rising slightly toward the end, Ashutosh Sharma 24 off 10 balls and the momentum shifted once again. Madhav Tiwari then scored a memorable all-round performance with a fearless 18 off just eight deliveries.
The moment of victory came in dramatic fashion Auqib Nabi Dar He bowled just two balls to complete the chase in 19 overs for 10 runs. Delhi Capitals eventually reached 216/7 to complete one of the most entertaining run chases of the season. Young all-rounder Tiwary was deservedly adjudged Man of the Match for his impressive contribution in both the innings. He picked up two crucial wickets during Punjab Kings’ innings and later played a vital cameo with the bat under pressure to guide Delhi Capitals home.
Here’s how Herr fans reacted:
The best quality finish 🤩@DelhiCapitals how excited are you fans? 🥳
Great win in Dharamshala by 3⃣ wickets ✌️
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 11, 2026
What a twist #PBKSvsDC! I have to admit, I didn’t see that coming. Great character @DelhiCapitals. And another young man just gets into the limelight #MadhavTiwari. So much to think about #PunjabKings. They still have to fit, but it’s scary now and really needs to be…
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 11, 2026
It is surprising that no spinner was used by DC and Punjab in Dharamshala. Statistics show that since 2023, spinners have better economy than pacers on this pitch. It is puzzling that experienced match-winners Axar Patel and Yuzi Chahal have played no part with the ball in the T20 game.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 11, 2026
A massive run chase as Delhi Capitals are well and truly alive #IPL2026 💪#PBKSvsDC pic.twitter.com/AX3w2UFtCa
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 11, 2026
🚨🏏4th loss for Punjab Kings🚨🏏.
Ashutosh Sharma
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take the game away from Punjab Kings. #PBKSvsDC #DCvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/GUtQYNuwfh— LeoMen 🍋 (@lomennTea) May 11, 2026
What a game by Delhi Capitals!
In a must-win clash, DC showed character, composure and fearless determination to defeat Punjab Kings in style.Brilliant fifties from Axar Patel and David Miller laid the perfect foundation, explosive finishing by Ashutosh Sharma and…
— Brijendra Verma (@VermaJi_X) May 11, 2026
Axar Patel made a blinder of 56 in 30 and David Miller made a blinder of 51 in 28! Their heroics took DC to a 3-wicket win chasing 211 to PBKS (210/5). #PBKSvsDC pic.twitter.com/xdWlNsaaLz
— Mufaddal Shailu (@Shailu_15Jul) May 11, 2026
Great win for Delhi Capitals 🔥🏏
They survive the hunt with excellent team performance
Great contributions from David Miller, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari— Ganesh 🇮🇳 (@GaneshVerse) May 11, 2026
I don’t understand why Delhi Capitals dropped David Miller in the last game.
David Miller played well against PBKS.
Axar Patel also played well.#PBKSvsDC— Sharik (@siddiquisharik1) May 11, 2026
Axar Patel made a blinder of 56 in 30 and David Miller made a blinder of 51 in 28! Their heroics took DC to a 3-wicket win chasing 211 to PBKS (210/5). #PBKSvsDC pic.twitter.com/QItQ6aL9Lv
— Umair 🤎🧸 Umair Ali (@umair_nobody) May 11, 2026
DC beat PBKS by 3 Wickets. Axar Patel and David Miller scored fifties pic.twitter.com/KaHbwofix4
— Shivansh Rajpal (@RajpalShiv46534) May 11, 2026
Delhi Capitals won by 3 Wickets. What a Victory. The winner of the match was Axar Patel 56(30), David Miller 51(28) and Ashutosh Sharma 24(10). Excellent Performance on Debut by Madhav Tiwari 2/40 & 18*(8).@DelhiCapitals #IPL2026 #PBKSvDC
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) May 11, 2026
What a thriller! PBKS vs DC – DC on the ropes but an epic battle by Akhar, Miller, Ashutosh and Madhav keeps their playoff dreams alive! 💥🏏 #PBKSvsDC #IPL2026 #DCFightback #Thriller #PBKSvsDC David Miller Axar Patel Ashutosh Sharma @DelhiCapitals
— Karthik KV (@karthik_reddy94) May 11, 2026
First Axar Patel and then David Miller played the role of blinder for Delhi Capitals. And it proved a match-winner for both players. DC won 🙌#PBKSvsDC pic.twitter.com/1vbbkDRBsG
— VIKASH KUMAR (@vkc1000) May 11, 2026
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