Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard – 2025 Review
Match Overview
On May 24, 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) played against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 66th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match took place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. DC won the toss and chose to bowl first. PBKS batted first.
Here is what happened:
- Punjab Kings scored 206 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs.
- In reply, Delhi Capitals chased down the target, scoring 208 runs for 4 wickets in 19.3 overs. DC won the match by 6 wickets with 3 balls to spare.
- The Player of the Match was Sameer Rizvi from Delhi Capitals.
Punjab Kings Innings Highlights
PBKS posted a competitive total of 206/8 in their 20 overs. Some of the key batting performances:
- Shreyas Iyer scored 53 runs off 34 balls, with 5 fours and 2 sixes — a stable middle‑order contribution.
- Josh Inglis added a quick 32 runs off 12 balls, scoring with high strike rate and boosting the total.
- Other batters — including Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh — had limited success in this innings. Arya scored 6 off 9 balls, and Singh made 28 off 18.
On the bowling side for DC, the bowlers tried to keep pressure, but couldn’t stop the flow of runs.
Delhi Capitals Innings – Chase & Victory
DC’s chase was strong and well-paced. Their batting lineup delivered under pressure:
- Sameer Rizvi played a standout innings. He scored 58 runs off 25 balls, including 3 fours and 5 sixes, giving DC the momentum they needed.
- Karun Nair contributed 44 runs off 27 balls, helping to steer the chase smoothly after early wickets.
- Other batters — including key top‑order players — provided support, and with smart batting and good strike rates DC managed to reach the target well before the 20‑over mark.
On PBKS bowling: while a few bowlers picked up wickets, none could stop DC’s momentum in time.
Key Performers & Turning Points
- The match turned when Sameer Rizvi exploded with a blazing knock of 58 from just 25 balls — his strike rate and shot-making put DC firmly in command.
- Shreyas Iyer’s half‑century for PBKS was important, but the rest of the batting lacked consistency.
- DC’s batters maintained composure under chase pressure, while PBKS bowlers couldn’t restrict the flow of runs in the death overs.
What This Means for Both Teams
- For Delhi Capitals: this win adds an important victory, showing their strength in chasing — especially under pressure. Their middle to lower-order depth proved valuable.
- For Punjab Kings: posting 206 was solid, but their bowling and second‑half batting let them down. They will need better bowling discipline and more support from lower-order batters.
- Overall, the match showcased that even 200+ totals are chaseable in modern T20 if batters are aggressive and bowlers fail to contain runs.
FAQs
Q: Who won the PBKS vs DC match on 24 May 2025?
A: Delhi Capitals won, by 6 wickets with 3 balls to spare.
Q: What was the final score for each team?
A: Punjab Kings scored 206/8 in 20 overs. Delhi Capitals chased 208/4 in 19.3 overs.
Q: Who was the top performer (Player of the Match)?
A: Sameer Rizvi — he made a powerful 58 runs off 25 balls which played a key role in the win.
Q: Which PBKS batters scored well?
A: Shreyas Iyer scored 53 off 34 balls; Josh Inglis scored 32 off 12 balls.
Q: Was this match close or one‑sided?
A: It was somewhat competitive — PBKS scored a good total. But DC’s batting was too strong and they chased the target comfortably, so in the end it was a confident win for DC.
Conclusion
This PBKS vs DC Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match Scorecard was a good example of modern T20 excitement: a solid total by one side, and a strong, aggressive chase by the other. Delhi Capitals showed good nerve and firepower, especially with Sameer Rizvi’s innings. Punjab Kings had their moments — a decent total and some good batting — but couldn’t match the chase pressure.
