One win separates the sides in the DC vs PBKS head to head: Punjab Kings have 18 and Delhi Capitals 17 from 37 IPL matches, the first on 27 Apr 2008; one more was tied and another produced no result. Delhi edged the latest one in Dharamsala on 11 May 2026, getting home with 3 wickets to spare.
Both franchises appear under their present names. Delhi includes the Delhi Daredevils seasons up to 2018, and Punjab includes Kings XI Punjab up to 2020. The tables show each season, the top players, the totals and where the games were played.
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings Stats: The Chase Wins
The clearest pattern in this fixture is simple: the side batting second usually wins. The count is 25 wins for the chasing team against 10 for the team that set the target. With first innings averaging 166, that score has rarely been safe.
The 25 Apr 2026 game in Delhi shows the trend at its extreme. KL Rahul made 152* off 67 balls for Delhi Capitals and his side reached 264/2. Punjab Kings still got there, reaching 265/4 in 18.5 overs. Those two scores top the fixture’s list.
The overall record has swung back and forth. Punjab took both games in 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2018; Delhi did the same in 2012, 2015, 2021 and 2022. The two sides split 2026, one win each. Delhi have won six of the last ten meetings, though, so the gap has narrowed. Compare Delhi’s other rivalries such as MI vs DC.
DC vs PBKS Head to Head Record in the IPL
| Matches | Delhi Capitals won | Punjab Kings won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 17 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 27 Apr 2008 | 11 May 2026 |
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Delhi Capitals won | Punjab Kings won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Runs in DC vs PBKS Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA Warner Delhi Capitals | 12 | 12 | 434 | 79 | 39.45 | 151.22 | 0 | 4 |
| S Dhawan Delhi Capitals | 8 | 8 | 361 | 106* | 60.17 | 154.94 | 1 | 3 |
| P Simran Singh Punjab Kings | 8 | 8 | 335 | 103 | 47.86 | 164.22 | 1 | 2 |
| MA Agarwal Punjab Kings | 10 | 10 | 322 | 99* | 35.78 | 147.03 | 0 | 3 |
| DA Miller Punjab Kings | 14 | 14 | 322 | 47* | 35.78 | 115.83 | 0 | 0 |
| SS Iyer Delhi Capitals | 11 | 11 | 298 | 58* | 29.80 | 121.63 | 0 | 3 |
| V Sehwag Delhi Capitals | 10 | 10 | 250 | 77 | 31.25 | 166.67 | 0 | 2 |
| G Gambhir Delhi Capitals | 8 | 8 | 238 | 72 | 34.00 | 127.27 | 0 | 2 |
| SE Marsh Punjab Kings | 7 | 7 | 219 | 95 | 31.29 | 138.61 | 0 | 1 |
| PP Shaw Delhi Capitals | 9 | 9 | 213 | 54 | 23.67 | 153.24 | 0 | 1 |
Most Wickets in DC vs PBKS Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandeep Sharma Punjab Kings | 8 | 8 | 14 | 4/20 | 14.36 | 6.93 | 0 |
| K Rabada Delhi Capitals | 7 | 7 | 12 | 3/36 | 17.25 | 7.96 | 0 |
| AR Patel Delhi Capitals | 11 | 11 | 12 | 2/10 | 21.33 | 6.40 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav Delhi Capitals | 8 | 8 | 11 | 2/14 | 20.45 | 8.04 | 0 |
| CH Morris Delhi Capitals | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3/23 | 14.00 | 6.67 | 0 |
| A Mishra Delhi Capitals | 12 | 12 | 10 | 4/11 | 29.60 | 7.59 | 0 |
| AR Patel Punjab Kings | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2/22 | 27.11 | 7.47 | 0 |
| Arshdeep Singh Punjab Kings | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3/37 | 32.44 | 8.85 | 0 |
| PP Chawla Punjab Kings | 12 | 12 | 9 | 3/16 | 32.56 | 7.55 | 0 |
| IK Pathan Punjab Kings | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3/24 | 15.12 | 6.54 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul Delhi Capitals | 152* | 67 | 16 | 9 | 25 Apr 2026 |
| S Dhawan Delhi Capitals | 106* | 61 | 12 | 3 | 20 Oct 2020 |
| P Simran Singh Punjab Kings | 103 | 65 | 10 | 6 | 13 May 2023 |
| MA Agarwal Punjab Kings | 99* | 58 | 8 | 4 | 2 May 2021 |
| SE Marsh Punjab Kings | 95 | 46 | 9 | 6 | 23 Apr 2011 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Mishra Delhi Capitals | 4/11 | 3 | 15 Apr 2016 |
| SM Curran Punjab Kings | 4/11 | 2.2 | 1 Apr 2019 |
| M Morkel Delhi Capitals | 4/20 | 4 | 19 May 2012 |
| NM Coulter-Nile Delhi Capitals | 4/20 | 4 | 1 May 2015 |
| Sandeep Sharma Punjab Kings | 4/20 | 4 | 30 Apr 2017 |
Highest Totals in Delhi vs Punjab Games
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 265/4 | 18.5 | Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Delhi Capitals | 264/2 | 20 | Punjab Kings | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Delhi Capitals | 231/4 | 20 | Punjab Kings | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 23 Apr 2011 |
| Delhi Capitals | 216/7 | 19 | Punjab Kings | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 11 May 2026 |
| Delhi Capitals | 213/2 | 20 | Punjab Kings | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 17 May 2023 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 67 | 17.1 | Punjab Kings | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 30 Apr 2017 |
| Delhi Capitals | 111 | 19.4 | Punjab Kings | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 11 Apr 2010 |
| Delhi Capitals | 115 | 18.1 | Punjab Kings | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 25 May 2014 |
| Punjab Kings | 115 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Delhi Capitals | 152 | 19.2 | Punjab Kings | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 1 Apr 2019 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals won by 51 runs | T20 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 15 Apr 2017 |
| Punjab Kings won by 31 runs | T20 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 13 May 2023 |
| Delhi Capitals won by 29 runs | T20 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 23 Apr 2011 |
| Punjab Kings won by 10 wickets | T20 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 30 Apr 2017 |
| Delhi Capitals won by 9 wickets | T20 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 1 May 2015 |
| Delhi Capitals won by 9 wickets | T20 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 20 Apr 2022 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| PP Chawla Punjab Kings | 2 |
| UT Yadav Delhi Capitals | 2 |
| SM Curran Punjab Kings | 2 |
| S Dhawan Delhi Capitals | 2 |
| SM Katich Punjab Kings | 1 |
| DPMD Jayawardene Punjab Kings | 1 |
DC vs PBKS Grounds Used Most
| Ground | Matches | Delhi Capitals won | Punjab Kings won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| HPCA Stadium | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Newlands | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OUTsurance Oval, Bloemfontein | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Latest Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 24 May 2025 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets |
| 8 May 2025 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | No result |
| 23 Mar 2024 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | Punjab Kings won by 4 wickets |
| 17 May 2023 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | Delhi Capitals won by 15 runs |
| 13 May 2023 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Punjab Kings won by 31 runs |
| 16 May 2022 | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Delhi Capitals won by 17 runs |
| 20 Apr 2022 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Delhi Capitals won by 9 wickets |
| 2 May 2021 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets |
Leading Run Scorers and Wicket Takers
David Warner of Delhi tops the runs with 434 in 12 innings. Shikhar Dhawan made 361 at 60.17 for Delhi, including 106* on 20 Oct 2020. Prabhsimran Singh is Punjab’s best with 335 and a hundred, 103 on 13 May 2023. Mayank Agarwal and David Miller have 322 each for Punjab.
Sandeep Sharma of Punjab Kings has taken 14 wickets at 14.36, more than anyone. Kagiso Rabada and Axar Patel have 12 each for Delhi; Axar also took nine while playing for Punjab. Amit Mishra’s 4/11 on 15 Apr 2016 and Sam Curran’s 4/11, bowled in 2.2 overs on 1 Apr 2019, are the best spells. The player of the match count is flat: four men have 2 apiece.
Grounds, Biggest Wins and Lowest Totals
Mohali has been a fortress for Punjab, with six wins from seven games at the PCA Stadium. Delhi were bowled out for 67 there on 30 Apr 2017 and Punjab won by 10 wickets. Delhi’s own Arun Jaitley Stadium hosted 13 of these games, with Punjab ahead there 7 to 6. Delhi lead 3 to 2 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
Delhi’s widest margin by runs is 51, in 2017, and they also have two 9-wicket wins. Punjab’s best by runs is 31, in May 2023. Club-by-club numbers live on the Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings IPL pages.
Questions about DC vs PBKS
Who leads the Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings head to head?
Punjab Kings, by the narrowest margin: 18 wins to 17 across 37 IPL meetings, plus one tie and one washout. The two sides won one game each in 2026.
Does chasing work better in DC vs PBKS games?
Yes, clearly. Teams chasing have 25 wins to 10 for teams defending, even though first innings average a fairly modest 166.
What is the record total in DC vs PBKS?
Punjab Kings hold it with 265/4 on 25 Apr 2026, scored in pursuit of Delhi’s 264/2. KL Rahul’s 152* in that game is the best individual score.
Which side won the most recent DC vs PBKS game?
Delhi Capitals took it by 3 wickets at Dharamsala on 11 May 2026, finishing on 216/7 with an over to spare.
Which players have the most runs and wickets in Delhi vs Punjab games?
David Warner has the most runs, 434, for Delhi. Sandeep Sharma has the most wickets, 14, for Punjab. Shikhar Dhawan’s 361 at 60.17 is the best average among the top scorers.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.