The upcoming 55th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will feature a thrilling clash between the Punjab Kings and the Delhi Capitals on Monday, May 11, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala.
The Punjab Kings maintained absolute dominance during the first half of the season; however, they have suffered three consecutive defeats at the start of the second half. Nevertheless, having remained unbeaten in their first seven matches, they have laid a strong foundation to stage a comeback in the latter stages of the tournament. With the goal of securing a spot in the playoffs, the Shreyas Iyer-led DC team will aim to secure two crucial points in this encounter and climb to the top of the points table.
The Delhi Capitals are in dire need of a victory to turn around their tournament fortunes and cement their place in the top four. With only three matches remaining in their campaign, a defeat against PBKS would effectively knock them out of the competition. Therefore, DC will head into this 'do-or-die' encounter with complete confidence in their abilities.
PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between these two teams has been one of the most balanced in the history of the IPL.
- Total Matches Played: 36
- Punjab Kings Won: 18
- Delhi Capitals Won: 17
- No Result: 1
- Previous Encounter: In their last meeting this season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, PBKS successfully chased down a massive target of 265 runs, breaking the record for the highest successful run-chase in T20 history.
PBKS vs DC Predicted Playing 11
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal
Delhi Capitals (DC)
KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Kuldeep Yadav
PBKS vs DC Key Player Stats
| Player | Team | 2026 Key Stats / Context |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | DC | 468 Runs (SR 180.00); Scored 152 runs off 67 balls against PBKS earlier this season. |
| Cooper Connolly | PBKS | 377 Runs; With a century against SRH, he is currently PBKS's leading run-scorer. |
| Tristan Stubbs | DC | 259 Runs in 11 matches; Playing a pivotal role as a finisher with a high strike rate. |
| Marco Jansen | PBKS | With 49 runs and 6 wickets, he has made a strong contribution as an all-rounder. |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Key opening bowler; History suggests he limits KL Rahul to a strike rate of ~168. |
PBKS vs DC Key Pitch Report
The picturesque ground of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala has hosted 14 IPL matches since its inaugural game in 2010. Over the past few years, a distinct trend has been observed here: the pitches tend to slow down during the second half of the match. Teams batting first at this venue have emerged victorious on nine occasions; this makes it evident that a prudent captain, upon winning the toss here, would look to defend the total posted on the scoreboard.
PBKS vs DC Probable Best Performers
KL Rahul
KL Rahul has been consistently delivering stellar performances in the IPL for several years now, and this match in Dharamshala presents yet another opportunity for this exceptional cricketer to prove his mettle. Having played 11 matches in 2026, Rahul has amassed 468 runs so far and currently sits in third place on the list of the season's highest run-scorers. On Monday night, he will look to stake his claim for the 'Orange Cap' by playing a blistering innings with the bat.
Arshdeep Singh
While this season may not have been particularly successful for Punjab Kings' left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, there is no denying that he remains one of the most lethal bowling options for the franchise. The pitch at Dharamshala is expected to offer good bounce, and the ball could also swing during the middle overs. If Arshdeep can capitalize on these conditions, his impact with the ball will undoubtedly be immense.
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CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Indian Premier League (IPL 2026)
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +1.103 | 14 | WLLWW |
| 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.737 | 14 | WLWWW |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.228 | 14 | WWWWL |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +1.571 | 13 | LLLWW |
| 5 | Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +0.185 | 12 | WWWLW |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +0.082 | 12 | LLWLW |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | -0.169 | 9 | WWWWL |
| 8 | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -1.154 | 8 | LLWLL |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians - E | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | -0.585 | 6 | LWLLL |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants - E | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | -0.907 | 6 | LWLLL |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 11-May-2026, 10:03 AM | |||||||||
