DC vs PBKS Head To Head is one of the closest rivalries in IPL history. Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings have met 35 times, and both teams have won 17 matches each, while one match ended without a result.
Delhi Capitals own the highest score in this fixture with 231, while Punjab Kings have reached 206. The rivalry has also seen standout individual records, including 450 runs by the leading batter and 20 wickets by the top bowler.
With the score locked at 17-17, every new clash can finally create a leader.
DC vs PBKS Head To Head Record
The numbers show how evenly matched these two teams have been over the years.
| Stat | DC | PBKS |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 | 35 |
| Wins | 17 | 17 |
| Losses | 17 | 17 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Team Total | 231 | 206 |
The overall record proves neither side has managed to dominate this rivalry. Both teams have stayed level after 35 meetings, which is rare in IPL history. Delhi Capitals hold the bigger total, but Punjab Kings have matched them in wins. Every future match now carries extra value.
Recent Results Between DC and PBKS
Recent meetings show how momentum has shifted in different seasons.
| Year | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No Result | Match abandoned |
| 2025 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2024 | Punjab Kings | Won by 4 wickets |
| 2023 | Punjab Kings | Won by 31 runs |
| 2023 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 15 runs |
| 2022 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 9 wickets |
| 2022 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 17 runs |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals | Won one over eliminator |
Delhi Capitals have enjoyed a better recent run, collecting several wins since 2021. Punjab Kings, however, showed in 2024 that they can quickly swing the rivalry back.
Many of these matches were decided by pressure moments. That keeps this contest unpredictable every season.
Major Records in DC vs PBKS Rivalry
The fixture has produced several notable milestones over the years.
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest DC Team Total | 231 |
| Highest PBKS Team Total | 206 |
| Lowest PBKS Total | 104 |
| Most Runs | 450 by Mayank Agarwal |
| Highest Individual Score | 106* |
| Most Wickets | 20 by Axar Patel |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/11 |
The records table shows this rivalry has delivered both batting dominance and bowling brilliance. Delhi Capitals own the top team score, while Punjab Kings have also crossed the 200 mark.
Individual players have created memorable numbers with runs and wickets alike. It is a rivalry with balance in every department.
Leading Wicket Takers in DC vs PBKS Matches
Bowlers have often decided tight games in this rivalry.
| Player | Team | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axar Patel | DC/PBKS | 20 | 4/11 |
| Sandeep Sharma | PBKS | 14 | 4/20 |
| Kagiso Rabada | DC | 14 | 4/20 |
| Irfan Pathan | PBKS/DC | 14 | 4/11 |
| Mohammed Shami | DC/PBKS | 11 | 3/18 |
Axar Patel tops the wicket list with 20 wickets, making him the most successful bowler in this fixture. Sandeep Sharma, Kagiso Rabada and Irfan Pathan are tied on 14 wickets each.
This shows how bowlers from both sides have had equal impact. Tight spells and breakthroughs have often changed matches quickly.
Top Run Scorers in DC vs PBKS Matches
Some batters have consistently enjoyed this fixture.
| Player | Team | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayank Agarwal | PBKS | 450 | 99* |
| David Warner | DC | 434 | 106* |
| Shikhar Dhawan | DC | 418 | 106* |
| Virender Sehwag | DC | 330 | 95 |
| David Miller | PBKS | 322 | 94 |
Mayank Agarwal leads all scorers in this rivalry with 450 runs, showing great consistency against Delhi.
David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan are close behind and both have scored an unbeaten 106 in this matchup. The list includes several proven IPL match winners. Big batting performances have shaped many DC vs PBKS clashes.
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Conclusion: DC vs PBKS Rivalry Stands at 17-17 Equally In IPL History
After 35 matches, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings remain level on 17 wins each, with one no result. Very few IPL rivalries stay this close for so long. Delhi Capitals have looked stronger in recent years, but Punjab Kings continue to respond whenever needed.
That balance is what keeps this matchup exciting. Every future meeting now carries extra pressure because one side can finally move ahead and take control of the head-to-head record.
