IPL 2023 | DC vs PBKS | Head-to-Head Record

image-lhllcazkPhil Salt has given some good starts to the DC team at the top (Source: AP Photo)

Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the North Indian derby in Match No. 59 of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on a doubleheader Super Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi at 7.30 PM IST. Both sides will immediately meet in the reverse fixture on Wednesday, May 17, at the picturesque HPCA stadium in Dharamsala. However, before the game goes live, let us take a look at the DC vs PBKS head-to-head record.

But before diving into the head-to-head record of the two, let us see how these two sides have performed in IPL 2023 so far.



DC in IPL 2023

It's been a disappointing season for the Capitals as they have played 11 matches with just four victories and seven defeats. With 8 points and a net run rate of -0.605, they are at rock bottom in the table's tenth position.

DC Last Match in IPL 2023

After winning the previous three of the four encounters, DC entered the last game high on confidence, but they suffered another setback as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat them by 27 runs in Match No. 55 in Chennai.

Skipper MS Dhoni won the toss, and the Super Kings elected to bat first. Six CSK players crossed the 20-run mark, reaching 167/8 in 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh was the pick of the DC bowlers for his spell of 3/18 (3).

In reply, captain David Warner bagged a two-ball duck while Marsh got run out for just 5. Manish Pandey and Rilee Rossouw scored 27 and 35 runs, respectively, but the visitors only looked like they were chasing down their target. Pacer Matheesha Pathirana picked up 3/37 (4) as the Capitals got restricted to 140/8. Ravindra Jadeja grabbed the Player of the Match award for his all-round efforts of 21 (16) and 1/19 (4).


PBKS in IPL 2023

The Kings have blown hot and cold this season, as they have played 11 games with five wins and six losses. With 10 points and an NRR of -0.441, they are placed in the eighth spot in the table. 

PBKS Last Match in IPL 2023

PBKS played their last match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match No. 53 in Kolkata, where they got beaten by a margin of 5 wickets.

Captain Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and opted to bat first. He scored 57 while Jitesh Sharma and Shahrukh Khan amassed 21 each as the visitors posted a competitive total of 179/7 on the board in their allotted 20 overs. Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy delivered a solid spell of 3/26 (4).

In reply, skipper Nitish Rana racked up 51 off 38, but it was hard-hitter Andre Russell and Rinku Singh who won the game for the Knight Riders. The Jamaican smashed 42 off just 23 while Rinku remained not out on 21 off ten as the home side reached the target on the final delivery of the match. Russell grabbed the Player of the Match award for his quick fire knock.


DC vs PBKS, Head-to-Head

DC vs PBKS, Head-to-Head (Overall IPL)

The Capitals and the Kings have met each other 30 times in the league's history, and it's all even-stevens as both sides have won 15 games each. Though, the last four have all been won by DC.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 30
Delhi Capitals won: 15
Punjab Kings won: 15


DC vs PBKS, IPL 2023

Latest face-off: DC vs PBKS

Both teams last met in Match No. 64 of IPL 2022 in Navi Mumbai, where the Capitals emerged victorious by a margin of 17 runs.

DC batted first and reached 159/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh struck 63 off 48, while Sarfaraz Khan hit 32 off 16. Arshdeep Singh and Liam Livingstone picked up three wickets apiece for PBKS.

Chasing 160, openers Jonny Bairstow and Shikhar Dhawan amassed 28 and 19 runs, respectively. Wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma scored 44 off 34 while Rahul Chahar mustered 25 off 24; it wasn't enough as the Kings got restricted to 142/9. Shardul Thakur delivered a match-winning spell of 4/36 (4). Spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav also snared two scalps apiece. Thakur was awarded the Player of the Match award for also picking up some crucial wickets of Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Jitesh.

Brief Score, DC vs PBKS, IPL 2022 - Match 64

Delhi Capitals - 159/7 (20 overs)
Highest Scorer: Mitchell Marsh - 63 (48)
Best Bowling: Liam Livingstone - 3/27 (4 overs)

Punjab Kings - 142/9 (20 overs)
Highest Scorer: Jitesh Sharma - 44 (34)
Best Bowling: Shardul Thakur - 4/36 (4 overs)