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The <\/span>Delhi Capitals (DC)<\/span> kept their playoff hopes alive with a spectacular <\/span>3-wicket victory<\/span> over the <\/span>Punjab Kings (PBKS)<\/span> in Match 55 of IPL 2026 on <\/span>May 11<\/span>. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n After being invited to bat first by DC captain <\/span>Axar Patel<\/span>, Punjab Kings posted a formidable <\/span>210\/5<\/span>. Their innings was powered by a blistering start from teenager <\/span>Priyansh Arya<\/span>, who smashed <\/span>56 off 33 balls<\/span>(including six 6s). <\/span><\/p>\n Captain <\/span>Shreyas Iyer<\/span> anchored the center order with a fluent unbeaten <\/span>59 off 36 balls<\/span>, while <\/span>Suryansh Shedge<\/span> provided the ultimate flourish with a quickfire <\/span>21 off 8 deliveries<\/span>*. For Delhi, debutant <\/span>Madhav Tiwari<\/span> was the standout bowler, claiming <\/span>2\/40<\/span> and picking up the crucial wicket of Arya.<\/span><\/p>\n Listed here are some twitter reactions:<\/span><\/p>\n DELHI CAPITALS CHASE DOWN 211 RUNS \u2013 WHAT A REMARKABLE RUN CHASE vs PBKS \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \u2013 DC STAY ALIVE IN IPL 2026\u2026!!! pic.twitter.com\/biX4xh3QLP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n What a chase by DC they won by 3 wickets. It’s 4th consecutive lost for PBKS #PBKSvDC<\/a> #DCvPBKS<\/a> #IPL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qlj4WNpbbh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Fourth Umpire (@UmpireFourth) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This Ashutosh Sharma takes Ravage from PBKS tonight, this loss was not digestible for Punjab Kings and Captain Shreyas Iyer and all PBKS fans.<\/p>\n How PBKS lost this match ? How ?No words !! where is Yuzi Chahal do not know! IPL 2026 | PBKS vs DC pic.twitter.com\/8H9pY5yR80<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricPal (@AnupPalAgt) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 PBKS vs DC POST-MATCH \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n Delhi didn\u2019t just win a game\u2014they\u2019ve once more pushed Punjab Kings back into that familiar 18-year journey loop. \ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n Looks like the drought isn\u2019t ending this season either\u2026 usual story, usual pain for the fans. \ud83d\ude14 \u2014 Pintu Singh (@pintusi11376418) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 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\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ZSdp4mIjnZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nafees (@Nafees_22) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 Punjab Kings set a robust total of 210. \u2014 Jara (@JARA_Memer) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 IPL 2026 QUALIFICATION SCENARIOS FOR PLAYOFFS AFTER DC WIN VS PBKS\ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n 1. RCB needs 1 wins from 3 matches. \u2014 Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Delhi\u2019s chase began in disastrous fashion, collapsing to <\/span>33\/3<\/span> inside the powerplay as <\/span>Arshdeep Singh (2\/21)<\/span>removed KL Rahul and Sahil Parakh early. When <\/span>Tristan Stubbs (12)<\/span> was run out following a mix-up, DC were reeling at <\/span>74\/4<\/span>. Nevertheless, Axar Patel and <\/span>David Miller<\/span> turned the sport on its head with a fearless counter-attack. <\/span><\/p>\n Axar led from the front with a captain\u2019s knock of <\/span>56 off 30 balls<\/span>, while Miller hammered <\/span>51 off 28 balls<\/span>, featuring 4 massive sixes. The strain peaked in the ultimate overs as each set batters departed. With 17 needed off the last two overs, <\/span>Ashutosh Sharma (24 off 10)<\/span> and <\/span>Madhav Tiwari (18 off 8)<\/span>* displayed nerves of steel. <\/span><\/p>\n In a dramatic nineteenth over, <\/span>Auqib Nabi<\/span> 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, <\/span>Madhav Tiwari<\/span> was named Player of the Match.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the newest cricket news here, like us on Facebook<\/a>, and follow us on Twitter<\/a> and Instagram <\/a> for more such updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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One other heartbreak chapter\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/MRjzVkfXRt<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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\u2013 Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya took the responsibility and played crucial knocks.
\u2013 PBKS bowlers did their job brilliantly with the brand new ball, reducing Delhi Capitals to 33\/3.
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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\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/eFuq1pll1i<\/a><\/p>\nAxar Patel and David Miller rescue Delhi after early collapse<\/h3>\n
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