IPL 2026: PBKS vs DC, Match 55: Stats Review of player records and achieved milestones

Published - 11 May 2026, 23:53 IST | Updated - 11 May 2026, 23:54 IST

The Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-scoring encounter in Match 55 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.

After being asked to bat first, PBKS posted an imposing 210/5 in their 20 overs courtesy of impactful knocks from Priyansh Arya and skipper Shreyas Iyer. Arya continued his sensational form with a blazing 56 off just 33 balls, while Iyer anchored the innings brilliantly with an unbeaten 59 off 36 deliveries. Cooper Connolly chipped in with a valuable 38, before Suryansh Shedge’s late unbeaten cameo of 21 off eight balls powered PBKS past the 200-run mark. For DC, Madhav Tiwari impressed with two wickets, while Mitchell Starc struck twice in the death overs.

In response, Delhi Capitals produced a fearless batting display to chase down the target in just 19 overs. Axar Patel led from the front with a commanding 56 off 30 balls, while David Miller played a crucial knock of 51 from 28 deliveries to keep DC in control during the middle overs. Ashutosh Sharma’s explosive cameo shifted momentum further before Madhav Tiwari and Auqib Nabi Dar finished the chase in style.

Despite Arshdeep Singh’s disciplined spell of 2/21, PBKS bowlers struggled to contain DC’s aggressive batting lineup in a match dominated by power-hitting.