Delhi Capitals (DC) kept their slim hopes of qualifying for the playoffs alive with the defeat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by three wickets in Match 55 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Monday, May 11.
The win takes DC to seventh in the standings, having collected 10 points from 12 matches, ending their two-match winning streak. PBKS, on the other hand, have lost four consecutive games and have fallen from first to fourth in the standings.
talking points:
1. Dharamshala's explosive comeback in IPL
Due to its close proximity to the Himalayas, everyone enjoys watching games played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. The first game of the season at this venue did not disappoint, with over 400 runs scored, with dew also posing questions. The venue is set to host the first qualifier as well as two more league stage matches.
2. First proper batting contribution from captain Akshar Patel
Before playing against PBKS in Dharamshala today, Axar Patel had a very bad time with the bat. capitals. The left-handed batsman had scored only 44 runs in the entire season at an average of 6.28. But today, he showed his class with the bat and scored 56 runs in just 30 balls.
3. Punjab Kings are losing enthusiasm
The Kings had a great start to the season and were many people's favorites in the early tournaments. However, Shreyas Iyer's side have now lost four consecutive games, and have slipped from the top of the standings to fourth place. Based on their current form, it will now be difficult for them to keep up with the chasing group and maintain their position in the playoff places.
who said what?
Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings Captain:
“I wouldn't go around; I would just say fielding and bowling again. (If he thought 210 was a good score) Absolutely, I think 30 runs were more on this wicket, given the way the ball was seaming and the variable bounce it had. (On bowling Chahal) I absolutely had an idea in my mind, but the way the ball was seaming and the way it was helping the seamers, I think If we had executed our line and length accurately, we would have been able to take the wicket. (Here's how to bowl) Still, the hard length is the best ball, especially when a new batsman is coming in, because if you keep repeating those balls, there is a chance of getting a wicket. Can.
Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals captain:
“Since last time I have been saying that we are missing important moments. We are a good team, playing good cricket but not winning those important moments. We are really happy with the way we played and hopefully we will continue to play like this. We went to 60 in the first 3-4 overs and we pulled things back. The way Madhav and Mukesh bowled in the middle overs were the winning moments. Even in batting, after I got out, The way Miller, Ashutosh and Madhav batted was brilliant. The ball was swinging and seaming.” We didn't bowl in the right areas in the first 3-4 overs, but it was doing something right, so I didn't use spin. I have always been on top, but today luck changed, I was thrown out and that is also what matters. The kind of cricket we are playing and the bench strength we have, the future is in good hands.
Madhav Tiwari, Player of the Match:
“First of all I want to thank the management for giving me this opportunity. I am really happy to be on the winning side. The mindset is always that if things are not in your hands, you work in the practice sessions, I have worked a lot on my bowling, I have worked on my range hitting. I would like to say 100 per cent bowler, 100 per cent batsman. The wicket was helping with the length ball. I was trying to mix it up with the wide ball and the short ball. I was prepared, considering the conditions, the bowlers are lucky to bowl four overs. You have the power, you have the technique, don't try to overhit the ball.”
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