Delhi Capitals Stun Punjab Kings in Mohali Thriller — IPL 2026 Match Report
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL 2026 — Delhi Capitals pulled off a stunning chase at Mohali on May 11, 2026, overhauling Punjab Kings’ imposing 210/5 to win by 3 wickets with an over to spare. A masterclass from Axar Patel (56 off 30) and David Miller (51 off 28), capped by a sensational finish from Ashutosh Sharma (24 off 10), handed DC a memorable victory.
Match Summary
- Venue: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
- Result: Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets
- Toss: Delhi Capitals won, elected to bowl
- PBKS: 210/5 (20 overs)
- DC: 216/7 (19 overs)
Punjab Kings Innings: Arya and Iyer Lay Down a Challenge
Sent in to bat, Punjab Kings came out swinging from ball one. Priyansh Arya was the aggressor at the top, smashing 6 sixes in his 33-ball stay and scoring 56 at a strike rate of 169.7. His opening stand of 78 with Prabhsimran Singh (18 off 15) gave PBKS an explosive platform in the powerplay.
Skipper Shreyas Iyer then took control, crafting a composed 59 off 36 balls (SR: 163.89) to anchor the middle overs. Cooper Connolly added a punchy 38 off 27 balls, before Suryansh Shedge lit up the death with a blistering 21 off just 8 deliveries, including two sixes. Punjab finished on a daunting 210/5 in 20 overs.
PBKS Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 56 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 169.7 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 120.0 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 59 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 163.9 |
| Cooper Connolly | 38 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 140.7 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Shashank Singh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Suryansh Shedge* | 21 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 262.5 |
DC Bowling vs PBKS
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 57 | 2 | 14.25 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Madhav Tiwari | 4 | 40 | 2 | 10.00 |
| Aquib Nabi | 4 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 46 | 0 | 11.50 |
Delhi Capitals Chase: Axar, Miller, and a Stunning Finish
Delhi’s chase began in disaster. Arshdeep Singh was unplayable in the powerplay — 14 dot balls, 2 wickets for just 21 runs — removing both openers, Abhishek Porel (5) and KL Rahul (9), inside 3 overs. At 14/2, the chase was in serious jeopardy.
Sahil Parakh briefly threatened with 13 off 6 balls, but Tristan Stubbs struggled (12 off 17) and Delhi were 74/4 after 9 overs, requiring nearly 14 an over. Axar Patel changed the complexion of the game entirely. The DC captain blasted 56 off 30 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes, adding a crucial 64-run stand with David Miller. Miller continued where Axar left off, smashing 51 off 28 balls with 4 sixes to bring the target within sight.
When both fell in quick succession, Ashutosh Sharma walked in and delivered a jaw-dropping 24 off just 10 balls (SR: 240). Madhav Tiwari (18 off 8) and Aquib Nabi (10 off 2) completed the job in the 19th over to seal a thrilling 3-wicket win.
DC Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Porel | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.3 |
| KL Rahul | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Sahil Parakh | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 216.7 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 12 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 70.6 |
| Axar Patel | 56 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 186.7 |
| David Miller | 51 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 182.1 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 24 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 240.0 |
| Madhav Tiwari* | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 225.0 |
| Aquib Nabi* | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 500.0 |
PBKS Bowling vs DC
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Yash Thakur | 4 | 55 | 2 | 13.75 |
| Marco Jansen | 4.1 | 46 | 0 | 11.04 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 51 | 1 | 12.75 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2.5 | 43 | 1 | 15.18 |
Key Takeaways
Axar Patel, the captain’s knock: 56 off 30 in a crisis — the DC skipper continues to lead by example at the most critical moments.
Arshdeep Singh’s powerplay masterclass: 14 dot balls and 2 wickets for just 21 runs. One of the best bowling spells of IPL 2026 so far, even in a losing cause.
Ashutosh Sharma is the new finisher: A strike rate of 240 under pressure. At just 22, he is fast becoming IPL 2026’s most exciting death-overs batter.
Punjab’s brittle middle order: Stoinis (1 off 2) and Shashank Singh (0 off 1) again failed to fire. With the knockout stages approaching, that fragility could cost them dearly.
IPL 2026 · Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali · May 11, 2026