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Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets

Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets

Indian Premier League · Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala · June 13, 2026

Delhi Capitals won

Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets

Match Summary

**Delhi Capitals** defeated **Punjab Kings** in this T20 match at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, Dharamsala. **Result:** Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets **Toss:** Delhi Capitals elected to field **Punjab Kings:** 210/5 (20.0 overs) **Delhi Capitals:** 216/7 (19.3 overs)

Why the Loser Lost

Against the backdrop of Punjab Kings's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 12.0 (7 boundaries). the team faced pressure in the 18th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 19th and 20th overs. the team faced pressure in the 19th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 20th and 20th overs.

Scorecard Summary

**Punjab Kings — 210/5 (20.0 overs)** - SS Iyer 59 (36) [5x4, 3x6] SR: 163.9 — not out - Priyansh Arya 56 (32) [2x4, 6x6] SR: 175.0 — caught - C Connolly 38 (27) [3x4, 2x6] SR: 140.7 — caught - Suryansh Shedge 21 (8) [2x4, 2x6] SR: 262.5 — not out - P Simran Singh 18 (14) [3x4] SR: 128.6 — caught - *...and 2 more* - M Tiwari 4-0-44-2 (Econ: 11.00) - MA Starc 4-0-57-2 (Econ: 14.25) - Mukesh Kumar 4-0-31-1 (Econ: 7.75) - Auqib Nabi 4-0-32-0 (Econ: 8.00) **Delhi Capitals — 216/7 (19.3 overs)** - AR Patel 56 (30) [8x4, 2x6] SR: 186.7 — caught - DA Miller 51 (28) [3x4, 4x6] SR: 182.1 — caught - Ashutosh Sharma 24 (10) [2x4, 2x6] SR: 240.0 — caught - M Tiwari 18 (8) [2x4, 1x6] SR: 225.0 — not out - SU Parakh 13 (6) [1x4, 1x6] SR: 216.7 — caught - *...and 4 more* - Arshdeep Singh 4-0-21-2 (Econ: 5.25) - BJ Dwarshuis 4-0-51-2 (Econ: 12.75) - Yash Thakur 4-0-55-2 (Econ: 13.75) - MP Stoinis 3-0-44-1 (Econ: 14.67) The decisive phases of this contest were the 18th over, the 19th over, and the 2nd over. the team faced pressure in the 2nd over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 3rd and 4th overs. the team faced pressure in the 2nd over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 3rd and 4th overs.

Key Performers

AR Patel

AR Patel: 56 off 30 (8x4, 2x6)

batter
Priyansh Arya

Priyansh Arya: 56 off 32 (2x4, 6x6)

batter
SS Iyer

SS Iyer: 59 off 36 (5x4, 3x6)

batter
DA Miller

DA Miller: 51 off 28 (3x4, 4x6)

batter
C Connolly

C Connolly: 38 off 27 (3x4, 2x6)

batter
Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh: 2/21 (4 ov)

bowler
M Tiwari

M Tiwari: 2/44 (4 ov)

bowler
MA Starc

MA Starc: 2/57 (4 ov)

bowler
BJ Dwarshuis

BJ Dwarshuis: 2/51 (4 ov)

bowler
Yash Thakur

Yash Thakur: 2/55 (4 ov)

bowler

Turning Points

- **Partnership** (over 8): 83-run partnership between C Connolly and SS Iyer from over 9 - **Wicket Cluster** (over 17): Wicket cluster in overs 18-19 (C Connolly, MP Stoinis) - **Wicket Cluster** (over 18): Wicket cluster in overs 19-19 (MP Stoinis, Shashank Singh) - **Wicket Cluster** (over 1): Wicket cluster in overs 2-3 (Abishek Porel, KL Rahul) - **Partnership** (over 0): 78-run partnership between P Simran Singh and Priyansh Arya from over 1

Innings Phases

**Punjab Kings:** - Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 72 runs, 0 wickets at 12.0 RPO - Middle (Ov 7-15): 77 runs, 2 wickets at 8.6 RPO - Death (Ov 16-20): 61 runs, 3 wickets at 12.2 RPO **Delhi Capitals:** - Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 47 runs, 3 wickets at 7.8 RPO - Middle (Ov 7-15): 96 runs, 2 wickets at 10.7 RPO - Death (Ov 16-20): 73 runs, 2 wickets at 18.2 RPO

Bowling Analysis

**Delhi Capitals:** - M Tiwari 4-0-44-2 (Econ: 11.00) - MA Starc 4-0-57-2 (Econ: 14.25) - Mukesh Kumar 4-0-31-1 (Econ: 7.75) - Auqib Nabi 4-0-32-0 (Econ: 8.00) - L Ngidi 4-0-46-0 (Econ: 11.50) **Punjab Kings:** - Arshdeep Singh 4-0-21-2 (Econ: 5.25) - BJ Dwarshuis 4-0-51-2 (Econ: 12.75) - Yash Thakur 4-0-55-2 (Econ: 13.75) - MP Stoinis 3-0-44-1 (Econ: 14.67) - M Jansen 4-0-45-0 (Econ: 11.25)

Conclusion

Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings — Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets. The victory was built on AR Patel: 56 off 30 (8x4, 2x6). Punjab Kings posted 210/5 and Delhi Capitals replied with 216/7. Delhi Capitals made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 9.5 (3w). Delhi Capitals performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 8: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Delhi Capitals put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 17: impact 0.93.

Execution Errors

Delhi Capitals faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 19.33 (10 boundaries). Against the backdrop of MA Starc's the death overs difficulties, MA Starc conceded at an economy of 14.2 in 4 overs.

Strategic Successes

Punjab Kings made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 9.33 (1w). Punjab Kings steadied things in a critical phase — Finishing partnership: 79 runs (9.29 RPO).