DC vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2026 Match 35: Scorecard & Stats | PBKS Won By 6 Wkts

Match Overview

• Fixture: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings
• Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
• Match: 35th match
• Date and Time: 25 April 2026, 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India
• Result: Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets (7 balls to spare)

Match Summary

On the night of April 25, 2026, Indian cricket fans will experience something special. Punjab Kings chased down a mammoth target of 265 runs against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the most successful run chase in IPL history. PBKS scored 265 for 4 in just 18.5 overs and won by 6 wickets with 7 balls to spare.

Batting first, Delhi Capitals scored a mammoth score of 264/2 in 20 overs. KL Rahul played one of the best innings in IPL so far. He scored an unbeaten 152 runs in just 67 balls – the highest score by an Indian batsman in IPL history. Nitish Rana supported him brilliantly by scoring 91 runs in 44 balls. Together, they put on a 220-run partnership for the second wicket that made the Delhi dressing room feel very comfortable.

But Punjab Kings have other plans. They come out swinging from the very first ball. Prabhasimran Singh scored 76 runs off just 26 balls and Priyansh Arya scored 43 runs off 17 balls. Together, the two put on a 116-run partnership in the Powerplay itself – one of the fastest Powerplay starts in IPL history. Then comes captain Shreyas Iyer and takes Punjab home with a brilliant 71* off 36 balls. Kings created history by reaching the target in the 19th over.

This match is not just a cricket match. It is a piece of history that fans have been talking about for years.

DC Innings: 264/2 in 20 Overs

Delhi Capitals chase all the runs. KL Rahul opens the batting and doesn’t look back. He bowls from every part of the pitch and scores at a strike rate of 226.86. His unbeaten 152 runs included 16 and 9 sixes – his highest six presence in the IPL and the most by any Indian batsman in the history of the tournament. It is ahead of Abhivarshek Sharma’s 141 against Punjab in 2025 for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Nitish Rana comes in and plays a brilliant innings of 91 runs off 44 balls. He and Rahul have added 220 runs together and Delhi don’t have a platform from which the team can survive in the IPL. This is cruel to your Punjab bowlers.

Punjab bowlers try their best but the run-making game is very good. Arshdeep Singh took 1 wicket for 49 runs in 4 overs. Xavier Bartlett also took 1 wicket. So far, Delhi’s score was 13.20 runs per over in 20 overs and IP’s score was 264/2.

DC Innings At A Glance

DC Batting Scorecard

DC Bowling Figures

PBKS Batting Scorecard

PBKS Chase: 265/4 in 18.5 Overs

A target of 265 runs seems impossible. No team in the history of IPL has successfully chased down that many runs. But Punjab Kings don’t care what seems possible. They come out to bat because they have nothing to fear.

Prabhasimran Singh is in full swing from the very first ball. He scored 76 runs in just 26 balls with the help of 9 fours and 5 sixes, an incredible strike rate of 292.30. He and Priyansh Arya put on an opening partnership of 126 runs in just 6.5 overs. Arya scored 43 runs with the help of 5 sixes in 17 balls. Punjab scored 116 runs in the Powerplay – a figure that takes the breath away from all who watch.

The match has been abandoned after Delhi fast bowler Lungi Ngidi was injured while trying to take a catch. His head hit the ground and he was rushed to the hospital. The game was stopped for 14 minutes. The doctors later said that his condition was stable and that was a big relief.

After the break, Punjab continued their chase. Kuldeep Yadav took 2 wickets for 46 runs and created some nervous moments. But captain Shreyas Iyer is very cool. He bats brilliantly, scoring 71* runs in 36 balls with 7 sixes and gives Punjab exactly what they need – with experience and power. Nehal Wadhera (25) and Shashank Singh (19) also join the game at a crucial stage.

There is a big moment that changes the match. Karun Nair drops two catches from Shreyas Iyer. Earlier, Shashank Singh also gave KL Rahul a chance in the third over that the DC did not take. These dropped catches prove to be very costly in the end.

Punjab reach the target in the 19th over. Players celebrate on the field. History is made in New Delhi.

PBKS Chase At A Glance

DC Bowling Figures

Key Highlights of DC vs PBKS, IPL 2026 Match 35

KL Rahul’s record-breaking 152 runs: KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 152 runs off 67 balls, the highest individual score by an Indian batsman in IPL history. He surpassed Abhishek Sharma’s 141 runs to set this new record. Unfortunately, his team still lost the match. This is the highest score ever in a losing T20 International match.

Prabhasimran’s explosive performance: Prabhasimran Singh scored 76 runs off just 26 balls at a strike rate close to 300. His innings in the Powerplay is something that fans have never seen before. He turns a mountainous target into a stepping stone.

Highest chase in IPL: Punjab Kings chased 265 runs and won by 6 wickets. This previous record – which was also held by Punjab Kings – was broken in 2024, chasing 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders. PBKS broke their own record!

116 in the Powerplay: Punjab have scored 116/0 in the first 6 overs. This is the second highest Powerplay score in IPL history and makes the chase almost easy.

Two catches cost Delhi everything: Karun Nair dropped Shreyas Iyer twice. Shashank Singh missed a return catch from Rahul early in the DC innings. These moments prove to be the biggest turning points of the match.

Lungi Ngidi injured on the field: Delhi’s South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi was injured while diving for a catch. He was taken to BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital. His condition was later stated to be stable. Due to which the game was stopped for 14 minutes.

Total score of the match: 529 runs: Both teams scored 529 runs in a match. This is one of the highest combined run totals in a T20 cricket match ever.

Player of the Match

KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals)

Even though his team lost the match, KL Rahul was awarded the Player of the Match award. And no one argues with his decision. He scored an unbeaten 152 runs in 67 balls with the help of 16 fours and 9 sixes. It was an unforgettable innings of a lifetime. His innings gave Delhi the highest score ever in the IPL. Rahul showed perfect timing, clean hitting and incredible consistency from the first ball to the last.

DC vs PBKS — Head to Head (IPL)

Toss Prediction

In Delhi, chasing often feels a little easier in the lights. The ball comes in better, the shots feel cleaner, and the pressure becomes a little more manageable. So the team that wins the toss bowls first and avoids setting a target in uncertain situations.

Cricket Match Prediction Is Wrong [PBKS Won By 6 Wkts]

What This Result Means for IPL 2026

Punjab Kings are performing brilliantly in IPL 2026. They now have 6 wins from 7 matches and 13 points on the table. They have not lost a single match so far this season. They are at the top of the table and look like one of the strongest teams in the tournament. On the other hand,

Delhi Capitals are struggling. This is their fourth defeat this season. They now have 6 points from 7 matches and are at the sixth position in the points table. Even with a big total of 264, they could not win. It shows how extraordinary this chase by Punjab is.

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Cricbites Match Insight

Cricbites’ takeaway: This is one of the best T20 matches ever played. Both teams scored 529 runs in 40 overs. KL Rahul played the best innings of his IPL career. And yet, Punjab Kings find a way to win. This match shows that no score is safe in T20 cricket, especially when a team bats with such fearless intent. Punjab Kings are now the team to beat in IPL 2026.

Final Thoughts

This match has everything a cricket lover could ask for. A record-breaking century. A superhero opening stand. A chase that no one thought possible. And a finish that rewrites the history books.
KL Rahul gives Delhi Capitals a total that should be impossible to chase. But Punjab Kings show that when you attack with all your heart, no target is too big. Prabhasimran and Arya give them their dream start. Shreyas Iyer gets the job done like a true captain.

Cricket loves moments like these. Moments that make you sit up, rub your eyes and ask: Did that really happen? Yes, it did. And crickets are here to make sure you don’t miss a single detail.

Disclaimer

All statistics and match details in this article are taken from official sources available after the match on 25 April 2026. Cricketites brings you accurate and easy-to-read cricket coverage after every IPL game. Statistics tell part of the story – but the heart of cricket lies in the moments that happen on the field.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who won DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match 35?

Punjab Kings chased 265 runs and won the match by 6 wickets with 7 balls remaining – the most successful chase in IPL history so far.

Q2. Who was the Player of the Match in DC vs PBKS Match 35?

Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul won the Player of the Match award for his incredible innings of 152* runs in 67 balls.

Q3. What was the final score of DC vs PBKS Match 35?

Delhi Capitals’ score was 264/2 in 20 overs. Punjab Kings chased 265/4 in 18.5 overs.

Q4. Where is DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match 35 being played?

The match is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, India.

Q5. What records were broken in DC vs PBKS Match 35?

Three major records were broken in this match: (1) Most successful run chase in IPL history – 265 by Punjab Kings; (2) Highest individual score by an Indian batsman in IPL – 152* by KL Rahul;

and (3) Highest score by Delhi Capitals in IPL – 264/2.

Q6. What happened to Lungi Ngidi in DC vs PBKS Match 35?

Delhi fast bowler Lungi Ngidi suffered a head injury while trying to take a catch on the field. He has been rushed to BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi. His condition has been confirmed to be stable later.