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May 13, 2026
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Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Highlights: Madhav Tiwari and David Miller Script a Stunning Chase in Dharamsala
For a long time, it looked like Punjab Kings had this game under control.
They had posted a massive 210/5 on a lively Dharamsala pitch. Delhi Capitals were struggling at 33/3 in the powerplay. Then they slipped further, and at one point, Punjab seemed certain to end their losing streak.
But cricket has a habit of changing direction in a matter of overs.
What followed was one of the most dramatic run chases of IPL 2026, as Delhi Capitals chased down 211 with an over to spare and kept their playoff hopes alive.
Punjab Kings Post Another 200-Plus Total
Punjab Kings once again showed why they have been one of the most dangerous batting sides this season.
Their innings was built around another composed knock from skipper Shreyas Iyer, who continued his excellent record against Delhi Capitals. Punjab started aggressively in the powerplay and reached 72 without loss in the first six overs.
Even though Delhi pulled things back slightly in the middle overs, Punjab finished strongly and added 61 runs in the final five overs to post 210/5.
On most grounds, that score would have been more than enough.
Delhi Capitals Lose Early Wickets
Delhi Capitals could not have asked for a worse start.
KL Rahul, Abishek Porel and Sahil Parakh were all dismissed inside the first five overs. At 33/3, the required run rate was climbing quickly and Punjab had complete control.
When Tristan Stubbs was run out after a mix-up, Delhi were 76/4 and staring at another disappointing defeat.
At that stage, very few would have backed them to win.
Axar Patel Finally Delivers with the Bat
Axar Patel had endured a difficult IPL 2026 with the bat.
Before this match, he had scored only 44 runs in the tournament. But when his team needed him the most, the Delhi captain produced a brilliant innings.
Axar attacked from the moment he arrived at the crease. He targeted the shorter boundaries, punished anything loose and never allowed the required rate to get out of control.
His 56 off just 30 balls included eight fours and two sixes.
More importantly, he changed the momentum of the match.
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David Miller Plays the Perfect Finisher's Role
If Axar rebuilt the chase, David Miller made sure Delhi stayed in touch with the target.
Miller began carefully, taking a few balls to assess the conditions. Once settled, he shifted gears and started finding boundaries with trademark power.
His unbeaten influence was enormous, even though he was dismissed for 51 off 28 balls while trying to finish the game in style.
The partnership between Axar and Miller was worth 86 runs and brought Delhi right back into the contest.
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Madhav Tiwari Announces Himself in Style
Every IPL season produces a new star, and this match may have introduced Delhi Capitals to theirs.
Madhav Tiwari was playing his first IPL game, but he looked completely at ease.
Earlier in the match, he bowled an impressive spell in helpful conditions. Then, with the bat, he smashed a fearless 18 off just 8 balls.
He played a stunning yorker-slicing boundary and followed it with a crucial six over the leg side.
For a debutant to perform like that under pressure says a lot about his temperament.
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Ashutosh Sharma Provides the Final Burst
When Miller got out, the game was still hanging in the balance.
That is when Ashutosh Sharma stepped in and played exactly the kind of cameo Delhi needed.
He hammered 24 off only 10 balls, including two sixes and two fours, putting Punjab's bowlers under immense pressure.
Even after his late dismissal, Delhi needed just one run, and Aaqib Nabi finished the chase with a six.
Punjab Kings Let the Game Slip Away
Punjab Kings will be disappointed with this defeat.
They dropped important catches, conceded extras and failed to hold their nerve at the death. Their pace-heavy strategy worked in patches, but they could not stop Delhi's lower order.
This was Punjab's fourth consecutive defeat, and questions will continue to be asked about their bowling execution in pressure situations.
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What This Win Means for Delhi Capitals
This victory keeps Delhi Capitals alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race.
More than the two points, they will be encouraged by the performances of Axar Patel, David Miller and debutant Madhav Tiwari.
Winning a 200-plus chase after losing early wickets can change the mood of an entire season.
Delhi looked down and out. Somehow, they found a way.
That is exactly why cricket remains so unpredictable and so entertaining.
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Match Summary
Punjab Kings: 210/5 in 20 overs
Delhi Capitals: 216/7 in 19 overs
Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets
Player of the Match: Madhav Tiwari
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