The Delhi Capitals (DC) kept their playoff hopes alive with a spectacular 3-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 55 of IPL 2026 on May 11. In a high-octane thriller on the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, Delhi chased down a mammoth goal of 211, marking the very best successful run chase ever recorded at this iconic high-altitude venue.
After being invited to bat first by DC captain Axar Patel, Punjab Kings posted a formidable 210/5. Their innings was powered by a blistering start from teenager Priyansh Arya, who smashed 56 off 33 balls(including six 6s).
Captain Shreyas Iyer anchored the center order with a fluent unbeaten 59 off 36 balls, while Suryansh Shedge provided the ultimate flourish with a quickfire 21 off 8 deliveries*. For Delhi, debutant Madhav Tiwari was the standout bowler, claiming 2/40 and picking up the crucial wicket of Arya.
Listed here are some twitter reactions:
DELHI CAPITALS CHASE DOWN 211 RUNS – WHAT A REMARKABLE RUN CHASE vs PBKS 🔥
– DC STAY ALIVE IN IPL 2026…!!! pic.twitter.com/biX4xh3QLP
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 11, 2026
What a chase by DC they won by 3 wickets. It’s 4th consecutive lost for PBKS #PBKSvDC #DCvPBKS #IPL pic.twitter.com/qlj4WNpbbh
— Fourth Umpire (@UmpireFourth) May 11, 2026
This Ashutosh Sharma takes Ravage from PBKS tonight, this loss was not digestible for Punjab Kings and Captain Shreyas Iyer and all PBKS fans.
How PBKS lost this match ? How ?No words !! where is Yuzi Chahal do not know! IPL 2026 | PBKS vs DC pic.twitter.com/8H9pY5yR80
— CricPal (@AnupPalAgt) May 11, 2026
🚨 PBKS vs DC POST-MATCH 🚨
Delhi didn’t just win a game—they’ve once more pushed Punjab Kings back into that familiar 18-year journey loop. 💔
Looks like the drought isn’t ending this season either… usual story, usual pain for the fans. 😔
One other heartbreak chapter… pic.twitter.com/MRjzVkfXRt— Pintu Singh (@pintusi11376418) May 11, 2026
Day ruined. Thank You PBKS. Poor captaincy & don’t play Yuzi Chahal, in the event you don’t trust him. He’s the best ever IPL spinner, even in last game vs SRH he got wicket of Head & created possibilities against Ishan twice. Fuck off for gifting DC this game & now fight for a playoff… pic.twitter.com/ZSdp4mIjnZ
— Nafees (@Nafees_22) May 11, 2026
– Punjab Kings set a robust total of 210.
– Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya took the responsibility and played crucial knocks.
– PBKS bowlers did their job brilliantly with the brand new ball, reducing Delhi Capitals to 33/3.
– Their fielding was excellent to start with, but they… pic.twitter.com/k27zfCALeX— Jara (@JARA_Memer) May 11, 2026
🚨 IPL 2026 QUALIFICATION SCENARIOS FOR PLAYOFFS AFTER DC WIN VS PBKS🚨
1. RCB needs 1 wins from 3 matches.
2. SRH needs 1 win from 3 matches.
3. GT needs 1 win from 3 matches.
4. PBKS needs 2 wins from 3 matches.
5. RR needs 2 wins from 3 matches.
6. CSK needs 2 wins from 3… pic.twitter.com/eFuq1pll1i— Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) May 11, 2026
Axar Patel and David Miller rescue Delhi after early collapse
Delhi’s chase began in disastrous fashion, collapsing to 33/3 inside the powerplay as Arshdeep Singh (2/21)removed KL Rahul and Sahil Parakh early. When Tristan Stubbs (12) was run out following a mix-up, DC were reeling at 74/4. Nevertheless, Axar Patel and David Miller turned the sport on its head with a fearless counter-attack.
Axar led from the front with a captain’s knock of 56 off 30 balls, while Miller hammered 51 off 28 balls, featuring 4 massive sixes. The strain peaked in the ultimate overs as each set batters departed. With 17 needed off the last two overs, Ashutosh Sharma (24 off 10) and Madhav Tiwari (18 off 8)* displayed nerves of steel.
In a dramatic nineteenth over, Auqib Nabi sealed the victory by smashing a six off Yash Thakur to complete the sport with an over to spare. For his all-round heroics on debut, Madhav Tiwari was named Player of the Match.
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