What a game! If you missed Match 55 of IPL 2026 at the high-altitude Dharamshala stadium on May 11, you missed one of the most clinical run-chases in the tournament’s history. Delhi Capitals (DC) kept their playoff hopes alive by hunting down a massive target of 211, handing Punjab Kings (PBKS) their fourth straight defeat.
Here are the highlights from the PBKS vs DC thriller.
🏏 First Innings: Punjab Powerhouse
Punjab Kings got off to a flyer, taking full advantage of the true bounce in Dharamshala.
- Priyansh Arya’s Blitz: Arya set the tone with a rapid 56 off 33 balls, including six towering sixes. He and Prabhsimran Singh (18) shared a 78-run opening stand in just 41 balls.
- Captain’s Knock: Shreyas Iyer anchored the middle overs with a composed, unbeaten 59 off 36.
- Late Fireworks: Suryansh Shedge provided the final punch, striking at a rate of 262.5 to help PBKS finish at a formidable 210/5.
- Starc’s Impact: Mitchell Starc was expensive but turned the game briefly with back-to-back wickets of Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh in the 19th over.
⚡ The Chase: Delhi’s Middle-Order Rescue
Delhi’s chase started disastrously, slipping to 33/3 in the 5th over as Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur tore through the top order (dismissing KL Rahul and Abishek Porel early).
- The Turning Point: Captain Axar Patel and David Miller resurrected the innings with a 64-run stand. Axar smashed 56 off 30, while Miller contributed a vital 51 off 28.
- The Unlikely Hero: After Miller’s departure, debutant Madhav Tiwari showed incredible nerves. He smashed an unbeaten 18 off 8 balls, including a massive six in the 19th over.
- The Finish: Ashutosh Sharma (24 off 10) and Madhav Tiwari capitalized on a 22-run 19th over from Yash Thakur to seal the win with 6 balls to spare.
📊 Match Summary
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 210/5 (20) | Shreyas Iyer (59*), Priyansh Arya (56) |
| DC | 216/7 (19) | Axar Patel (56), Madhav Tiwari (18* & 2/40) |
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets.
Player of the Match: Madhav Tiwari (DC).
📽️ Where to Watch Highlights
If you want to see the “mountain-targeting” sixes and that chaotic 19th over, you can find the official highlight packages here:
- IPL Official Website: IPL 2026 M55 – Match Highlights
- Hotstar: PBKS vs DC Full Highlights
