PBKS vs DC Highlights IPL 2026: Ashutosh Sharma, Madhav Tiwari late blitz propels Delhi Capitals to thrilling three-wicket win

Delhi Capitals pulled off a stunning chase in Dharamsala, with Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari delivering a late blitz to secure a three-wicket victory in a high-pressure finish. The win keeps DC’s slim playoff hopes alive in IPL 2026.

Earlier, Axar Patel and David Miller had laid a strong foundation with crucial contributions, bringing the chase back on track after early setbacks. However, it was the composure and fearless hitting at the death that helped Delhi Capitals cross the line in a tense final phase.

For Punjab Kings, it turned into a heartbreaking evening as they suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, raising serious questions about their bowling execution at crucial moments. Despite putting up a competitive total, they failed to defend it under pressure in a batting-friendly Dharamsala surface.

OUT! Is this the moment that swings the game completely in favour of Punjab Kings? David Miller was looking extremely dangerous after crossing the 50-run mark and smashing two massive sixes in the over. Just when Delhi Capitals seemed to be taking control of the chase, PBKS finally manage to get the big wicket.

DC: 174/6 in (16.4) overs

Delhi Capitals need 37 runs in 20 balls

OUT! Marcus Stoinis delivers a massive breakthrough for Punjab Kings as Axar Patel departs after a fighting half-century. The DC skipper looks to go big once again but fails to time the shot properly, with Ben Dwarshuis taking a safe catch at long-on.

Axar Patel is finally looking in complete flow for Delhi Capitals and this has turned out to be a massive over in the context of the chase. The DC skipper is attacking confidently now, while David Miller is playing the perfect supporting role with his experience in pressure run chases.

Delhi Capitals are very much alive in this contest and the momentum is slowly shifting towards the visitors in Dharamsala.

DC: 113/4 in (12) overs

Delhi Capitals need 98 runs in 48 balls

OUT! A terrible mix-up in the middle costs Delhi Capitals another crucial wicket in Dharamsala. Tristan Stubbs responds to the single initially, but Axar Patel sends him back too late as Cooper Connolly produces a sharp throw from the off-side to complete the run out.

DC: 74/4 in (8.2) overs

Delhi Capitals need 137 runs in 70 balls

OUT! Arshdeep Singh continues his superb spell with another wicket as Sahil Parakh departs in Dharamsala. The PBKS pacer smartly follows the batter after seeing him make room, and Parakh’s attempted ramp shot goes straight to Yuzvendra Chahal at short third man.

Delhi Capitals are now under serious pressure in the chase.

DC: 33/3 in (4.3) overs

Delhi Capitals need 178 runs in 93 balls

OUT! Arshdeep Singh strikes a massive blow for Punjab Kings as KL Rahul departs cheaply in Dharamsala. Rahul mistimes the flick off his hips and the leading edge goes high in the air, with Marco Jansen safely completing the catch.

DC: 14/2 in (2.3) overs

Delhi Capitals need 197 runs

OUT! Yash Thakur delivers a massive early breakthrough for Punjab Kings as Abishek Porel is clean bowled in Dharamsala. The pacer fires in a full and straight delivery and Porel’s loose drive is beaten completely before the ball crashes into middle stump.

DC: 10/1 in (1.5) overs

Delhi Capitals need 201 runs

FOUR! KL Rahul gets an early boundary after edging Arshdeep Singh past short third man. Chahal gets a hand to it but cannot stop the ball from reaching the fence.

DC: 4/0 in (0.2) overs

KL Rahul: 4 (2)
Abishek Porel: 0 (0)

Delhi Capitals need 207 runs

The run chase is now underway in Dharamsala as Abishek Porel and KL Rahul walk out to open the innings for Delhi Capitals. Arshdeep Singh will take the new ball for Punjab Kings as DC begin their pursuit of 211.

The run chase is now underway in Dharamsala as Abishek Porel and KL Rahul walk out to open the innings for Delhi Capitals. Arshdeep Singh will take the new ball for Punjab Kings as DC begin their pursuit of 211.

Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a composed captain’s knock before Suryansh Shedge provided the finishing fireworks to lift Punjab Kings to a strong total of 210 in Dharamsala.

OUT! OUT! Mitchell Starc provides two massive breakthroughs for Delhi Capitals at a crucial stage of the innings. Marcus Stoinis first picks out the fielder at extra cover before Shashank Singh chips the very next delivery straight to Axar Patel at mid-off.

OUT! Madhav Tiwari picks up his second wicket of the evening as Cooper Connolly holes out in the deep. The short slower delivery gets big on Connolly and he fails to time the shot properly, with David Miller completing a simple catch at deep mid-wicket.

PBKS: 180/3 in (17.4) overs

FIFTY! Shreyas Iyer brings up classy half-century for Punjab Kings. The PBKS skipper reaches the milestone in 32 deliveries and celebrates it in style with a massive six over the cover region.

After the early wickets, Iyer has played a calm and controlled knock to stabilise the innings while also maintaining the scoring rate during the middle overs.

PBKS: 176/2 in (17.2) overs
Shreyas Iyer: 50 (32)
Cooper Connolly: 34 (25)

Shreyas Iyer and Cooper Connolly are doing a steady rebuilding job for Punjab Kings after the dismissal of both openers. Iyer has continued to keep the scoreboard moving with positive intent, while Connolly is still taking his time to settle at the crease.

PBKS: 133/2 in (13) overs

Shreyas Iyer: 33 (20)
Cooper Connolly: 10 (12)