The Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match scorecard from the IPL 2026 clash on 25 April 2026 records one of the most explosive batting contests of the season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Delhi Capitals, after winning the toss and choosing to bat first, posted a massive 264/2 in 20 overs, powered by a sensational unbeaten 152 off 67 balls from KL Rahul and an aggressive 91 off 44 from Nitish Rana. 

Punjab Kings responded with an even more remarkable chase, reaching 265/4 in just 18.5 overs to win by 6 wickets. Prabhsimran Singh smashed 76 off 26 balls, Priyansh Arya made 43 off 17, while captain Shreyas Iyer finished unbeaten on 71 off 36 balls. KL Rahul was named Player of the Match for his outstanding innings, but Punjab Kings’ extraordinary chase earned them two points, leaving Delhi Capitals with zero points from the contest.

Match Overview

The Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals produced a run-fest that had almost everything a T20 cricket fan could ask for. The match featured two totals above 260, several rapid half-centuries, a century-plus individual performance, and a successful chase completed with seven balls still remaining. Delhi Capitals appeared to be in complete control after their first innings. KL Rahul dominated the bowling attack from the moment he arrived at the crease, while Nitish Rana provided the perfect attacking support. 

Their partnership pushed Delhi’s total to an imposing 264/2, leaving Punjab Kings with a target of 265. However, Punjab Kings did not approach the chase cautiously. Instead, their batters attacked from the first over. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave the side a spectacular start, and Shreyas Iyer eventually took control of the chase with a composed but aggressive unbeaten 71. Punjab Kings reached 265/4 in 18.5 overs, recording a six-wicket victory and collecting two valuable points.

Match Details at a Glance

Match Detail	Information
Match	Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
Tournament	Indian Premier League 2026
Date	25 April 2026
Format	T20
Venue	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Toss	Delhi Capitals won the toss
Decision	Delhi Capitals elected to bat first
Delhi Capitals	264/2 in 20 overs
Punjab Kings	265/4 in 18.5 overs
Result	Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets
Target	265 runs
Player of the Match	KL Rahul
Points	Punjab Kings 2, Delhi Capitals 0
Match Type	Day/Night
Start Time	7:30 PM local time

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Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard

The complete Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match scorecard shows just how close the contest was statistically. Delhi Capitals scored 264 runs for the loss of two wickets, while Punjab Kings successfully chased 265 with four wickets down.

Delhi Capitals Batting Scorecard

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Pathum Nissanka	c Prabhsimran Singh b Arshdeep Singh	11	7	2	0	157.14
KL Rahul	Not out	152	67	16	9	226.86
Nitish Rana	c Iyer b Bartlett	91	44	11	4	206.81
David Miller	Not out	3	3	0	0	100.00
Extras	NB 1, W 6	7	–	–	–	–
Total	20 overs	264/2	–	–	–	RR 13.20

Delhi Capitals Did Not Bat

The following Delhi Capitals players did not get an opportunity to bat:

• Sameer Rizvi
• Axar Patel (captain)
• Tristan Stubbs
• Lungi Ngidi
• Kuldeep Yadav
• T Natarajan
• Mukesh Kumar

Delhi Capitals Fall of Wickets

Delhi Capitals lost only two wickets during their innings.

1. 1-28 – Pathum Nissanka, 2.4 overs
2. 2-248 – Nitish Rana, 18.3 overs

The second wicket came extremely late in the innings, highlighting how successfully Delhi’s top order controlled the game.

Delhi Capitals Bowling Scorecard

Punjab Kings’ aggressive batting made life extremely difficult for the Delhi Capitals bowlers. Most of the attack conceded heavily, with several bowlers going above an economy rate of 10 runs per over.

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Arshdeep Singh	4	0	49	1	12.25
Xavier Bartlett	4	0	69	1	17.25
Marco Jansen	4	0	45	0	11.25
Vijaykumar Vyshak	3	0	48	0	16.00
Yuzvendra Chahal	4	0	42	0	10.50
Marcus Stoinis	1	0	11	0	11.00

Best Delhi Capitals Bowlers

Arshdeep Singh was Delhi’s most successful bowler in terms of wickets, taking one wicket for 49 runs. Xavier Bartlett also picked up one wicket, dismissing Nitish Rana. However, the economy rates show the difficulty Delhi faced. Bartlett conceded 69 runs from four overs, while Vijaykumar Vyshak gave away 48 runs in three overs. The inability to contain the Punjab Kings batting lineup ultimately became the decisive factor.

Punjab Kings Batting Scorecard

Punjab Kings’ response was arguably even more impressive than Delhi Capitals’ first innings. They chased 265 with seven balls remaining, finishing at 265/4 after 18.5 overs.

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Priyansh Arya	c Sameer Rizvi b Axar Patel	43	17	2	5	252.94
Prabhsimran Singh	lbw b Kuldeep Yadav	76	26	9	5	292.30
Cooper Connolly	b Kuldeep Yadav	17	10	1	1	170.00
Shreyas Iyer	Not out	71	36	3	7	197.22
Nehal Wadhera	c sub (KK Nair) b Vipraj Nigam	25	15	3	1	166.66
Shashank Singh	Not out	19	10	2	1	190.00
Extras	LB 1, NB 1, W 12	14	–	–	–	–
Total	18.5 overs	265/4	–	–	–	RR 14.07

Punjab Kings Did Not Bat

The following Punjab Kings players did not bat:

• Marcus Stoinis
• Marco Jansen
• Xavier Bartlett
• Vijaykumar Vyshak
• Arshdeep Singh

Punjab Kings Fall of Wickets

Punjab Kings lost four wickets during their successful chase:

1. 1-126 – Priyansh Arya, 6.5 overs
2. 2-132 – Prabhsimran Singh, 7.3 overs
3. 3-145 – Cooper Connolly, 9.2 overs
4. 4-201 – Nehal Wadhera, 14.3 overs

Despite losing four wickets, Punjab Kings maintained an extremely high scoring rate and completed the chase comfortably.

Punjab Kings Bowling Scorecard

Delhi Capitals’ massive 264/2 was built on exceptional batting, but Punjab Kings did manage to take wickets at crucial moments.

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Auqib Nabi	2	0	41	0	20.50
Mukesh Kumar	3	0	55	0	18.33
Axar Patel	4	0	44	1	11.00
T Natarajan	3.5	0	54	0	14.08
Kuldeep Yadav	4	0	46	2	11.50
Vipraj Nigam	2	0	24	1	12.00

Kuldeep Yadav Leads the Wicket-Taking Effort

Kuldeep Yadav was Punjab’s most successful bowler, finishing with 2 wickets for 46 runs in four overs. He dismissed both Prabhsimran Singh and Cooper Connolly, briefly giving Delhi Capitals an opportunity to put pressure on the chase. Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam also picked up one wicket each. However, the bowling attack struggled to keep the scoring rate under control, allowing Punjab Kings to remain ahead of the required run rate for most of the innings.

How the Match Unfolded

The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals turned into a spectacular high-scoring contest from the very beginning. Delhi Capitals batted first after winning the toss and posted a huge 264/2 in 20 overs, with KL Rahul scoring an unbeaten 152 and Nitish Rana making 91. Punjab Kings then produced an extraordinary chase, reaching 265/4 in 18.5 overs. The innings moved through several important phases, from Delhi’s early wicket and dominant partnership to Punjab’s explosive start, a brief comeback from Delhi, and Shreyas Iyer’s controlled finish. 

Delhi Capitals Lose Nissanka Early

Delhi Capitals got off to a slightly uncertain start after Pathum Nissanka was dismissed early in the innings. Nissanka scored a quick 11 runs from just 7 balls, including two fours, but Arshdeep Singh removed him in the 2.4th over with the score on 28/1. The early wicket gave Punjab Kings an opportunity to put pressure on Delhi’s batting lineup, but that pressure lasted only briefly. 

With KL Rahul still at the crease, Delhi had one of the most dangerous batters of the match available to rebuild the innings. Rahul immediately shifted the momentum with aggressive stroke play, ensuring that the early loss did not affect Delhi’s scoring rate.

Rahul and Rana Dominate

After Nissanka’s dismissal, KL Rahul and Nitish Rana took complete control of the Delhi Capitals innings. Rahul combined powerful boundary hitting with excellent placement, while Rana attacked the bowlers from the other end. The pair kept finding fours and sixes and turned what could have been a recovery phase into an attacking partnership. 

Rahul eventually remained unbeaten on a breathtaking 152 off 67 balls, while Rana contributed 91 from 44 deliveries. Their partnership took Delhi Capitals from 28/1 to 248/2, giving the team an enormous platform for the final overs. The aggressive batting of the pair was the main reason Delhi were able to reach such a huge total.

Delhi Reach 264/2

Nitish Rana’s dismissal in the 18.3rd over finally ended the second-wicket partnership, with Xavier Bartlett taking his wicket. By then, however, Delhi Capitals had already crossed 248 runs and were in an excellent position to finish with a massive total. David Miller joined KL Rahul for the final part of the innings and helped Delhi add the remaining runs. Rahul continued attacking until the final delivery and finished unbeaten on 152, while Miller remained not out on 3. 

Delhi Capitals eventually ended their 20 overs at 264/2, scoring at an impressive run rate of 13.20. A target of 265 looked extremely difficult on paper, but the nature of the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch and Delhi’s own batting display suggested that Punjab Kings would need an extraordinary start to stay in the contest.

Punjab Kings Start the Chase Aggressively

Punjab Kings responded to the enormous target with an equally aggressive approach. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh walked out with the clear intention of attacking rather than allowing the required run rate to increase. Arya smashed 43 runs from 17 balls, including five sixes, while Prabhsimran was even more destructive, scoring 76 from only 26 deliveries. Their combined attacking approach completely changed the mood of the match. 

Punjab Kings raced to 126 runs before losing their first wicket, meaning they had already scored almost half of the target in the opening phase of the chase. Instead of being overwhelmed by Delhi’s 264/2, Punjab had put themselves in a position where the target suddenly appeared achievable.

Kuldeep Gives Delhi Some Hope

Delhi Capitals briefly regained control when Kuldeep Yadav made important breakthroughs during Punjab Kings’ chase. Priyansh Arya had already been dismissed by Axar Patel at 126, and Kuldeep then removed Prabhsimran Singh at 132 before dismissing Cooper Connolly at 145. His two wickets came at a crucial stage because Punjab Kings had lost three wickets for just 19 runs after their spectacular opening partnership. 

At 145/3, Delhi Capitals had a genuine opportunity to put the chasing side under pressure and turn the match around. Kuldeep’s spell was particularly important because he was able to break through Punjab’s aggressive batting lineup when the team needed wickets. However, Delhi still had to deal with Shreyas Iyer, who remained firmly at the crease.

Iyer Controls the Finish

With Punjab Kings having lost three wickets for 145 runs, Shreyas Iyer took responsibility for guiding the chase through its final stages. Rather than slowing down completely, Iyer continued to attack the bowlers and scored an unbeaten 71 runs from 36 balls, including three fours and seven sixes. Nehal Wadhera supported him with a quick 25 from 15 balls before being dismissed at 201, but the loss did not derail Punjab’s chase. 

Shashank Singh then joined Iyer and contributed an unbeaten 19 from 10 balls. Together, they kept the scoring rate comfortably ahead of the required rate. Punjab Kings eventually reached 265/4 in 18.5 overs, completing a remarkable six-wicket victory with seven balls remaining. Iyer’s composure in the final stages ensured that Delhi Capitals’ massive total was successfully chased down.

Key Turning Points of the Match

The Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was decided by a series of crucial moments rather than one single passage of play. Delhi Capitals produced an outstanding batting effort and reached 264/2, but Punjab Kings responded with fearless batting and maintained a higher scoring rate throughout the chase. From the huge second-wicket partnership for Delhi to Punjab’s explosive opening stand and Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten finish, these moments played a major role in determining the result.

1. Delhi’s Second-Wicket Partnership

The partnership between KL Rahul and Nitish Rana was the foundation of Delhi Capitals’ massive first-innings total. After Pathum Nissanka was dismissed for 11, Rahul and Rana refused to allow Punjab Kings to build further pressure. Instead, they attacked consistently and found boundaries at regular intervals. Rahul eventually scored an extraordinary 152 not out from 67 balls, while Rana made 91 off 44 balls. Their partnership took Delhi from 28/1 to 248/2 and gave the team an excellent platform to finish on 264/2. Without this partnership, Delhi would have struggled to post such a challenging total.

2. Punjab’s Opening Partnership

Punjab Kings’ response began with an equally impressive partnership between Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Rather than being intimidated by a target of 265, both openers immediately attacked the Delhi Capitals bowlers. Arya scored 43 from 17 balls, while Prabhsimran smashed 76 from only 26 deliveries. Their aggressive approach took Punjab Kings to 126 before the first wicket fell, providing the chasing side with enormous confidence. By scoring so quickly in the opening overs, Punjab significantly reduced the required run rate and made the seemingly impossible target look achievable.

3. Prabhsimran’s Strike Rate

Prabhsimran Singh’s strike rate of 292.30 was one of the most remarkable statistics of the match. His 76-run innings came from just 26 balls and included nine fours and five sixes. Although Kuldeep Yadav eventually dismissed him, Prabhsimran had already done significant damage to Delhi’s bowling attack. His aggressive batting meant Punjab Kings could afford to lose wickets later in the innings without allowing the required rate to become overwhelming. The innings also put Delhi’s bowlers under constant pressure and gave the middle order a strong platform for the final stages of the chase.

4. Shreyas Iyer’s Unbeaten Knock

Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 71 off 36 balls was arguably the most important innings of Punjab Kings’ successful chase. While Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh provided an explosive start, Iyer ensured that Punjab did not lose control after three early wickets fell. He continued attacking while also keeping enough control over the chase to avoid unnecessary risks. His seven sixes helped Punjab maintain an impressive scoring rate, and he remained at the crease until the target was reached. Iyer’s unbeaten contribution ultimately provided the stability Punjab needed to complete the chase in 18.5 overs.

5. Delhi’s Bowling Economy

Delhi Capitals’ biggest weakness was their inability to control the scoring rate during Punjab Kings’ chase. Xavier Bartlett conceded 69 runs in four overs, while Vijaykumar Vyshak gave away 48 runs in three overs. Several other bowlers also went for more than 10 runs per over. Although Kuldeep Yadav picked up two important wickets, Delhi could not maintain pressure consistently enough. Punjab Kings eventually scored at 14.07 runs per over, higher than Delhi’s first-innings rate of 13.20. In a chase involving such a huge target, the expensive bowling proved decisive and prevented Delhi from defending their 264/2.

Comparison of the Two Innings

Category	Delhi Capitals	Punjab Kings
Score	264/2	265/4
Overs	20	18.5
Run Rate	13.20	14.07
Wickets Lost	2	4
Highest Score	KL Rahul – 152*	Shreyas Iyer – 71*
Best Strike Rate	226.86	292.30
Sixes by Top Batter	9	7
Result	Lost	Won

The numbers show an important difference between the two innings. Delhi Capitals were more efficient in protecting wickets, losing only two, but Punjab Kings scored faster and successfully completed the chase.

Player of the Match: KL Rahul

KL Rahul was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding batting performance in Delhi Capitals’ first innings. Coming in after the early dismissal of Pathum Nissanka, Rahul took charge of the innings and played an extraordinary unbeaten knock of 152 runs from 67 balls. He struck 16 fours and 9 sixes at a remarkable strike rate of 226.86, helping Delhi Capitals reach a massive 264/2 in 20 overs. 

Rahul combined timing, power, and aggressive stroke selection throughout his innings and remained unbeaten until the end. Although Delhi Capitals eventually lost the match after Punjab Kings chased the target, Rahul’s individual performance was one of the biggest highlights of the contest and earned him the Player of the Match award.

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Best Performers from Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals

Team	Player	Performance	Key Contribution
Punjab Kings	Prabhsimran Singh	76 off 26 balls	Explosive opening knock that gave Punjab Kings a flying start
Punjab Kings	Shreyas Iyer	71 off 36 balls*	Stayed unbeaten and guided Punjab Kings to the successful chase
Punjab Kings	Priyansh Arya	43 off 17 balls	Provided a rapid start and kept the required run rate under control
Punjab Kings	Kuldeep Yadav	2/46 in 4 overs	Punjab’s leading wicket-taker with two important breakthroughs
Delhi Capitals	KL Rahul	152 off 67 balls*	Highest scorer and Player of the Match; powered Delhi to 264/2
Delhi Capitals	Nitish Rana	91 off 44 balls	Aggressive innings that helped Delhi build a huge total
Delhi Capitals	Arshdeep Singh	1/49 in 4 overs	Took one wicket and was one of Delhi’s two wicket-takers
Delhi Capitals	Xavier Bartlett	1/69 in 4 overs	Dismissed Nitish Rana but conceded heavily during the chase

Match Result

Punjab Kings successfully chased down Delhi Capitals’ total.

Delhi Capitals: 264/2 in 20 overs

Punjab Kings: 265/4 in 18.5 overs

Result: Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets.

Punjab Kings therefore collected 2 points, while Delhi Capitals received 0 points from the match.

Full Match Score Summary

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Delhi Capitals	264/2	20	Lost
Punjab Kings	265/4	18.5	Won by 6 wickets

The score summary tells the story of a remarkable T20 match. Delhi Capitals scored at 13.20 runs per over, but Punjab Kings increased that rate to 14.07 during their successful chase.

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Conclusion

The Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match scorecard from 25 April 2026 records a remarkable IPL 2026 run-fest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi Capitals appeared to have done almost everything right with the bat, posting an enormous 264/2 after KL Rahul’s unbeaten 152 and Nitish Rana’s 91. Yet Punjab Kings produced an even more aggressive response. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh destroyed the bowling attack during the early stages of the chase, with Prabhsimran’s 76 off 26 balls providing a spectacular platform. Shreyas Iyer then completed the job with an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls, guiding Punjab Kings to 265/4 in 18.5 overs.

The result was a six-wicket victory for Punjab Kings, who collected two points. KL Rahul still earned Player of the Match honors for his extraordinary individual performance, but Punjab Kings’ collective batting effort ultimately decided the contest. With 529 runs scored across the two innings, six wickets falling, and two totals above 260, this match stands out as a perfect example of the explosive nature of modern T20 cricket. The scorecard also demonstrates why no target is completely safe in the IPL when a chasing team gets momentum from the opening overs.