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DC vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026: Led by Captain Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets, powered by a magnificent batting performance. Delhi had set a target of 265 runs for Punjab, but Punjab clinched the victory with seven balls to spare.
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07:45 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: The Most Successful Run Chase in IPL History
Punjab Kings have defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets, achieving the highest-ever run chase in the history of the IPL. Riding on KL Rahul’s unbeaten knock of 152 runs, Delhi posted a total of 264 runs for the loss of two wickets in 20 overs. In reply, half-centuries from Prabhsimran Singh and captain Shreyas Iyer powered Punjab to 265 runs for the loss of four wickets in 18.5 overs, sealing the match in their favor. This marks the highest successful run chase in the IPL. This record was previously held by Punjab themselves, who had scored 262 runs for the loss of two wickets against KKR in 2024. Punjab has now improved upon its own record.
Punjab’s unbeaten campaign in IPL 2026 continues, and they remain at the top of the points table. For Punjab, Prabhsimran Singh was the top scorer, smashing 76 runs off just 26 balls with the help of nine fours and five sixes, while Shreyas remained unbeaten on 71 runs off 36 balls, hitting three fours and seven sixes. For Delhi, Kuldeep Yadav claimed two wickets, while Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam picked up one wicket each.
07:30 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Shreyas’s Half-Century
Shreyas Iyer capitalized on two reprieves he received during his innings to reach his half-century off just 26 balls. Shreyas is batting magnificently, propelling the team’s score past the 220-run mark.
07:21 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Fourth Blow for Punjab
Vipraj Nigam has dealt Punjab their fourth blow by dismissing Nehal Wadhera, who had come out to bat as an Impact Player. Wadhera was dismissed after scoring 25 runs off 15 balls, an innings that included three fours and one six. Vipraj and Shreyas shared a 56-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
07:09 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Shreyas-Wadhera Partnership
After suffering three setbacks, a partnership is blossoming between Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera, who came in as an Impact Player. Punjab’s score has also neared the 200-run mark.
06:50 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Connolly Dismissed
Kuldeep Yadav has dealt Punjab their third blow by bowling out Cooper Connolly. Connolly had been given a lifeline by Mukesh Kumar, but he failed to capitalize on it and was dismissed after scoring 17 runs off 10 balls, aided by one four and one six.
06:42 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Prabhsimran Returns to the Pavilion
Kuldeep Yadav has dealt Punjab their second blow by dismissing Prabhsimran Singh. Prabhsimran was batting magnificently but returned to the pavilion after scoring 76 runs off 26 balls, featuring nine fours and five sixes.
06:37 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: First Blow for Punjab
Punjab Kings have suffered their first setback with the dismissal of Priyansh Arya. Priyansh fell victim to Axar Patel, getting out after scoring 43 runs off just 17 balls, studded with two fours and five sixes. Priyansh and Prabhsimran shared a 126-run partnership for the first wicket.
06:30 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Second-Highest Powerplay Score
Punjab Kings have posted the second-highest Powerplay score in the history of the IPL. While chasing a target of 265 runs against Delhi Capitals, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have provided Punjab with a blistering start. Punjab has amassed 116 runs in the first six overs without the loss of any wicket. This stands as the second-highest score ever recorded in the Powerplay phase of the IPL.
06:27 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Prabhsimran’s Fifty
Prabhsimran Singh has reached his half-century against Delhi Capitals. Punjab Kings have already crossed the 100-run mark even before the conclusion of the Powerplay.
06:09 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Match Resumes
The match was halted briefly due to an injury sustained by Ngidi, but play has now resumed. Ngidi suffered a serious injury while fielding and has been taken to the hospital via ambulance. Dushmantha Chameera has taken the field as Ngidi’s replacement. While chasing the target, Punjab has made a magnificent start, crossing the 50-run mark within just four overs.
05:55 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Ngidi Seriously Injured While Fielding
Delhi Capitals’ formidable bowler, Lungi Ngidi, has sustained an injury while fielding. A physiotherapist is currently present on the field. Ngidi’s injury appears to be quite serious. Initially, he was conversing with the team doctor, but the situation now looks critical. Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting is also on the field, and the spectators, too, appear visibly concerned by the scene. The match is currently halted. The severity of the situation can be gauged from the fact that an ambulance has been brought onto the field.
05:44 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Punjab’s Innings Underway
The Punjab Kings’ innings is currently in progress. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya are at the crease.
05:23 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Delhi’s Innings Concludes
Powered by a massive 220-run partnership for the second wicket between KL Rahul and Nitish Rana, Delhi Capitals have set a target of 265 runs for the Punjab Kings. Batting first, Delhi posted a total of 264 runs for the loss of two wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Delivering a magnificent performance, KL Rahul scored his sixth IPL century. Rahul and Nitish forged a formidable partnership, enabling Delhi to successfully set a colossal target for Punjab.
For Delhi, KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 152 runs off 67 balls, laced with 16 fours and nine sixes, while Nitish returned to the pavilion after scoring 91 runs off 44 balls, featuring 11 fours and four sixes. Batting first, Delhi did not get off to a good start; Arshdeep Singh struck early to dismiss Pathum Nissanka, who departed after scoring 11 runs off seven balls, including two fours. Following this, Rahul and Nitish took charge of the Delhi innings, piling on the pressure while relentlessly tormenting the Punjab bowlers. Rahul completed his century off just 47 balls, but Nitish was dismissed just before reaching his own hundred. David Miller remained unbeaten on 3 runs. For Punjab, Arshdeep Singh and Xavier Bartlett claimed one wicket each.
05:15 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Nitish Misses Out on Century
Nitish Rana missed out on a century, falling victim to Xavier Bartlett. Nitish had been batting magnificently, but he returned to the pavilion after scoring 91 runs off 44 balls, studded with 11 fours and 4 sixes. Nitish and KL Rahul shared a massive 220-run partnership for the second wicket.
05:08 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: 200+ Partnership Between KL and Nitish
KL Rahul and Nitish Rana have now forged a partnership exceeding 200 runs. Both Rahul and Nitish are batting brilliantly, maintaining constant pressure on the Punjab bowlers.
04:48 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: KL Rahul’s Century
KL Rahul has delivered a magnificent performance against Punjab Kings, smashing a century off just 47 balls. Rahul and Nitish Rana have now built a partnership of over 160 runs, propelling Delhi towards a massive total.
04:30 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Nitish’s Half-Century
Nitish Rana has completed his half-century off 29 balls. Rana has also shared a partnership of over 100 runs with KL Rahul for the second wicket. Both batsmen are batting in superb form.
04:18 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Rahul’s Fifty
KL Rahul has scored a half-century off 26 balls against Punjab Kings. After an early setback, Rahul steadied the innings in partnership with Nitish Rana. A partnership of over 60 runs has now been established between Rahul and Nitish.
04:00 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Powerplay Ends
The powerplay of Delhi’s innings has concluded. After suffering an early setback, Delhi has stabilised their innings with the help of KL Rahul and Nitish Rana. A partnership for the second wicket is currently underway between the two, pushing the team’s score past the 65-run mark. Punjab managed to secure one breakthrough during the powerplay.
03:43 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: First Blow for Delhi
Arshdeep Singh has dealt Delhi Capitals their first blow by dismissing Pathum Nissanka. Delhi had made a steady start, but Nissanka could not hold his ground at the crease for long; he was dismissed after scoring 11 runs off seven balls, including two fours.
03:31 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Delhi’s Batting Begins
Delhi Capitals’ innings against Punjab Kings has commenced. KL Rahul has walked out to bat for Delhi alongside Pathum Nissanka.
03:08 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Playing XIs for Both Teams
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Subs: Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod.
Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (Captain), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar. Impact Subs: Vipraj Nigam, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Ashutosh Sharma, Aquib Nabi Dar.
03:02 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Delhi Wins the Toss
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has won the toss against Punjab Kings and elected to bat first. Neither Delhi nor Punjab has made any changes to their Playing XI for this match.
02:35 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Where is Delhi Faltering?
Opening batsman Pathum Nissanka has failed to convert his starts into substantial scores, thereby increasing the pressure on the middle order. Captain Axar Patel is also expected to shoulder greater responsibility, both with the bat and in terms of strategy. Questions have also been raised regarding some of his decisions in the previous match, particularly concerning bowling changes. Against the explosive Abhishek Sharma, he repeatedly utilized part-time bowler Nitish Rana—a move that proved ineffective. Delhi’s fielding has also been a cause for concern. In several matches, the team has missed stumping opportunities, committed errors during run-outs, and dropped easy catches—lapses that have cost them dearly.
02:12 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Standings of Both Teams on the Points Table
With three wins and three losses in six matches, Delhi currently sits in sixth place on the points table, while Punjab Kings occupies the top spot with 11 points from six encounters. Their only dropped point occurred when their match in Kolkata was washed out due to rain. Punjab is the only team in the tournament that remains unbeaten so far. A source of relief for Delhi is that their star fast bowler, Mitchell Starc, has regained fitness to play in the IPL; however, it is unlikely that he will feature in this particular match.
02:11 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Live Score: A Tough Challenge Awaits Delhi
To get their IPL campaign back on track, Delhi Capitals must deliver their absolute best performance in Saturday’s clash against the table-toppers, Punjab Kings. For Delhi—who suffered a 47-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous match—the road to recovery promises to be quite challenging. To achieve this, the majority of their players will need to perform well in unison.
01:59 PM, 25-Apr-2026
DC vs PBKS Highlights: Punjab Achieves IPL’s Highest-Ever Run Chase; Defeats Delhi by Six Wickets
IPL Live Cricket Score, DC vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026: Hello! Welcome to the channel24india.com live blog. In IPL 2026, Punjab Kings face off against Delhi Capitals today. Delhi faces the daunting challenge of halting the Punjab Kings, a team that has remained unbeaten so far this season.
