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PBKS vs DC Highlights, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals win by six wickets
Rizvi's maiden half-century included five sixes and three fours, displaying exceptional batting prowess under pressure. Nair's 27-ball innings featured two sixes and five fours, proving crucial in the run chase.
The chase began positively with KL Rahul, serving as impact substitute, scoring 35 off 21 balls, and stand-in captain Faf du Plessis contributing 23 off 15 balls. They established a quick 55-run partnership in under six overs.
Rahul's innings included impressive shots, notably a cover-point boundary off Azmatullah Omarzai and a straight six against Harpreet Brar. However, he fell to Marco Jansen's slow off-cutter, caught by Shashank Singh.
Nair, making his return to the Indian Test squad after eight years, started confidently with a six over fine leg off Jansen. Du Plessis's innings ended with a soft dismissal, caught by Priyansh Arya at backward point.
In the first innings, Punjab Kings posted 206 for eight, powered by Marcus Stoinis's unbeaten 44 off 16 balls and Shreyas Iyer's 53 off 34 deliveries. Stoinis's explosive innings included four sixes and three fours.
Delhi Capitals, bowling first, found early success when Mustafizur Rahman dismissed Priyansh Arya for 6. The Bangladesh seamer finished with figures of 3/33.
Josh Inglis and Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum for Punjab Kings before leg-spinner Vipraj Nigam claimed two crucial wickets. Nigam, showing promise for future T20 World Cup consideration, maintained good control throughout his spell.
Shreyas Iyer's innings featured aggressive batting, including a six over deep midwicket off Kuldeep Yadav. His stay ended when he hit straight to Mohit Sharma off Kuldeep's bowling.
The match saw momentum shifts, with Mukesh Kumar conceding 25 runs in one over. Stoinis capitalized on a dropped catch to score 22 runs off Mohit Sharma's over, helping Punjab Kings post a challenging total.
Leg-spinner Praveen Dubey contributed by dismissing Sediqullah Atal for 22 off 16 balls, though he later conceded four consecutive boundaries to Nair as Delhi reached 111 for three in the 11th over.
Despite losing Nair at a crucial stage to Brar's bowling, Rizvi's mature batting ensured Delhi Capitals finished their IPL campaign on a winning note. The chase demonstrated Delhi's batting depth and ability to handle pressure situations effectively.
The match featured strong performances from both teams' bowlers, with Mustafizur Rahman's strategic angle bowling and Vipraj Nigam's controlled leg-spin standing out. However, the batsmen dominated the contest, with both sides displaying aggressive intent throughout.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
The last time a match was held on this pitch, the team batting first ended up winning by 100 runs. Mumbai Indians made 217 and then choked Rajasthan Royals to just 117. Don't think there is any dew on offer and there are certain areas on this pitch which make the ball come a bit two paced. If Punjab defend, they will go on top of the table and get one step closer to making it to Qualifier 1. Will DC be able to make it a hattrick of losses for the top 3 in the last 3 days? Stay tuned.
Overall, the score looks like it can be chased down but once again Delhi Capitals would be disappointed with their effort. They picked up 8 wickets, but created as many as 14 chances! That means, a total of 6 dropped catches. Two of those included Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis. Mustafizur Rahman seemed the only bowler who was getting unfazed by Punjab's tactics to go at him while the others suffered under constant attacking. The inclusion of an extra batter meant that DC were forced to use only 5 bowlers.
After the early dismissal of Priyansh Arya, The Kings had 5 straight stands of 20 or more. That ensured that there was never a collapse as such and every time Delhi tried to put pressure, they kept getting pushed back. And towards the end, the blitz from Stoinis just tore the Capitals apart, as his unbeaten whirlwind 44 (16) ensured that PBKS amassed 64 in the last 5 overs.
A pure T20-type batting style by Punjab. From the word go, they went hard at the bowlers, despite losing wickets at regular intervals. You look at the scorecard and might react - just one batter crossing 50 in the top 6. But that's how this lineup is built. They need one batter to bat deep and that was Shreyas Iyer in this innings. He looked a million dollars again, fluent from the very start, making a quickfire 53 (34). On the other hand, people around him came in and went out but not before threading useful partnerships.
Punjab Kings' MARCUS STOINIS is up for a chat. On his prolonged break, he says that unfortunately, he had Covid and just rested up before coming back in. Adds that at the end, you go to one mode and was surprised that the opposition didn't bowl many slower balls, Feels that it is a good score on the board. Reckons that the slower balls were holding a bit and one can use the bigger side but the wind is a factor as well.
50-50? That's how this innings has progressed. Punjab Kings have been forced to use all of their 10 hitters in this power-packed lineup and that has enabled them to get past 200 for the 7th time this season in 9 hits while batting first! It does look a good score, but is it enough? In today's age, anything upto 220 is considered to be chaseable. That's exactly what Delhi Capitals would be thinking right now.
Right then. The Hulk vs The Fizz. Who triumphs?
- Marcus Stoinis 44 (16)
- Harpreet Brar 7 (2)
Mustafizur Rahman to Marcus Stoinis, SAFE IN BETWEEN! Well, The Fizz should have had his 4th wicket but he alone is responsible for not getting that. A cutter, on a length, outside off, angling away, Marcus Stoinis looks to pull but is way too early into the shot. Gets a top edge which goes only as far as short mid-wicket. Should have been a simple catch but the problem is - two players go for it. Mustafizur Rahman himself goes for the catch to his right while mid-wicket comes running in. Neither calls and as a result, the ball lands right in between them, with Mustafizur not able to get to the ball. The batters sneak two in the meantime. PUNJAB KINGS FINISH ON 206/8!
Mustafizur Rahman to Harpreet Brar, A quick bumper now, around off, Brar goes for the pull again but is cramped for room. Mistimes it to long on for a run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Harpreet Brar, SIX! Tonking time! Mustafizur bowls length, around off, getting the ball to come in with the angle into the left-hander. Harpreet Brar stands calm and swings it with fierce power over deep mid-wicket! PUNJAB KINGS CROSS 200 FOR THE 7TH TIME THIS SEASON!
Harpreet Brar is in next, at number 10, replacing Marco Jansen. Even he can tonk the ball, though now he would be caught in two minds - whether to try and hit the ball hard or give Stoinis 2 balls to face.
Mustafizur Rahman to Marco Jansen, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The Fizz persists with the short-pitched deliveries and removes Marco Jansen. Short-pitched, going across the batter. Marco Jansen goes for the pull but swipes over the ball. Gets a faint edge off the inside of his bat and Tristan Stubbs appeals for a caught behind. The Umpire initially did not raise his finger but Marco Jansen decided to walk as he saw Stubbs ready to send this upstairs. Marco Jansen departs without opening his account. PBKS are now 197 for 8.
Mustafizur Rahman to Marco Jansen, Another short one, angling across the batter. Marco Jansen swings and misses.
Mustafizur Rahman to Marcus Stoinis, Short-pitched, pace on from Mustafizur Rahman. Marcus Stoinis steps back and was ready for the pull but gets hurried on the ball rolls past extra cover for one.
Mustafizur Rahman to bowl the final over. 3-0-23-2 so far.
- Marcus Stoinis 41 (14)
- Marco Jansen 0 (0)
Mohit Sharma to Marcus Stoinis, Finally the yorker lands, wide outside off. Stoinis squeezes it through cover and takes the single, retaining the strike. 22 from the over and Mohit Sharma finishes with figures of 4-0-47-0!
Mohit Sharma to Marcus Stoinis, SIX! In the arc and out of the park! Marcus Stoinis takes a leaf out of David Miller's book. A gentle half volley, right in the slot at this stage and totally wrong ball with mid off up. Stoinis accepts the gift and lofts it as clean as a whistle over long off! Moves to 40 (13) with his fourth six!
Mohit Sharma to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! A slower ball, short in length, wide outside off, Marcus Stoinis gets well across, gets inside the line and pulls it all along the ground, through square leg for a boundary.
Mohit Sharma to Marcus Stoinis, Wide outside off, left alone. Oh dear, the siren goes booming and this will be overturned to a NO BALL call. Free Hit loading!
Mohit Sharma to Marcus Stoinis, Good length, pace taken off. Marcus Stoinis leaves it.
Mohit Sharma to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! Poor fielding effort in the deep again and this time the culprit is Vipraj Nigam. Low full toss around off, Marcus Stoinis moves across and goes for the slog. Gets it flicked off the inside of his bat and it was in the reach for Vipraj Nigam at deep mid-wicket running towards his right. Vipraj dives at the end but dives over the ball and sees it crash into the fence for four.
Mohit Sharma to Marcus Stoinis, SIX! The dropped chance is compounding on Mohit Sharma as Stoinis takes him down for a biggie. Short pitched, at a gentle pace, Marcus Stoinis stands still and middles the pull and the ball has sailed over the fence and a good 20 rows behind the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region.
Not done yet. In walks Marco Jansen at number 9, replacing Azmatullah Omarzai. He can definitely tonk the ball around. Mohit Sharma to bowl as well. 3-0-25-0 so far.
- Azmatullah Omarzai 1 (3)
- Marcus Stoinis 20 (7)
Kuldeep Yadav to Azmatullah Omarzai, OUT! CAUGHT! Two wickets in the over and this is good for Delhi Capitals! Fractionally short, another googly, around middle and leg, Azmatullah Omarzai goes back and heave the pull over the leg side but gets more height than distance. Sameer Rizvi is stationed patiently at deep mid-wicket and he makes no mistake. Omarzai comes and goes for 1 (3) and Punjab Kings are 174/7 after 18 overs. A rough day for Kuldeep Yadav but he finishes with figures of 4-0-39-2.
Kuldeep Yadav to Marcus Stoinis, On middle, pushed through mid on for a run.
Kuldeep Yadav to Azmatullah Omarzai, A googly, outside off, Omarzai punches it through the covers for a single.
Kuldeep Yadav to Azmatullah Omarzai, Full, on midle, pushed towards mid on.
The big hitters just keep coming. Azmatullah Omarzai is next, at number 8, replacing his skipper, Shreyas Iyer.
Kuldeep Yadav to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR MOHIT SHARMA IN THE FIELD. Quicker and flatter around the pads, Shreyas Iyer comes inside the line of it and just hits this without any conviction to clear the fielder. The ball travels straight to Mohit Sharma at deep square leg and this time the medium pacer does not spill it. Shreyas Iyer departs after scoring 53 (34). PBKS are 172 for 6.
Kuldeep Yadav to Marcus Stoinis, SOAPY HANDS FROM Mohit Sharma AGAIN! Earlier, Sharma dropped Josh Inglis and now Marcus Stoinis. Tossed up on middle and off, Marcus Stoinis gets down on a knee and goes for the sweep. Gets a top edge that travels straight to Mohit Sharma at deep square. Sharma runs in from the fence and goes with hard hands at it. The ball pops in and out and the batter survives.
Surely Kuldeep now? Yep. 3-0-36-0 so far. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals announce their impact sub as KL Rahul comes onto the field, substituting Mukesh Kumar.
- Shreyas Iyer 53 (33)
- Marcus Stoinis 18 (5)
Mukesh Kumar to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! 26TH IPL FIFTY FOR SHREYAS IYER! 5th in this season. This one has come in 33 balls. Full but down the leg side, Shreyas Iyer gets enough bat on it to tickle the ball past the keeper to the fine leg fence. Raises his bat to the dugout in appreciation. 25 from the over and poor Mukesh Kumar ends with figures of 4-0-49-1!
Mukesh Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, Pace off, around middle, heaved through mid on for a run.
Oh dear. Faf du Plessis is going off the field to have his finger treated. Seems like it is Tristan Stubbs who is taking on the role of captaincy.
Mukesh Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! And has Faf du Plessis injured himself? Stoinis is in Hulk mode now. 17 from just 4 balls! Full, outside off, Marcus Stoinis hammers this down the ground. Du Plessis tries to get across to his right from long off and tries to stop the ball. But the dipping ball bursts through his fingers instead, after bouncing right in front and crashes into the fence.
Mukesh Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! The third in this over! One can see that Mukesh is under pressure. Tries to get away from the hitting arc of Stoinis and bowl it wide outside off, but ends up bowling it outside the tramline.
Mukesh Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, SIX! Even this has travelled the distance and the Hulk has announced his arrival in this contest. Pitched up on the pads, Marcus Stoinis gets inside the line of it and flicks this one. The ball has sailed over the fence towards deep square leg for a big six.
Mukesh Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Short-pitched, way too wide outside off. Marcus Stoinis just leaves it. Wided.
Mukesh Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, SIX! This is smoked over the fence for a huge six. Short-pitched, not short enough for an Aussie at least. Marcus Stoinis stands inside his crease and pulls this right out of the middle of his bat and deposits this on the other side of the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region. 150 UP FOR PUNJAB KINGS!
Mukesh Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, Bumper, around off. Stoinis looks to play the upper cut but misses out. Marcus Stoinis was expecting a wide and he sends this upstairs. Here comes the Ball Tracker and it shows that the ball was over the batter's head and is called WIDE.
Mukesh Kumar to Shreyas Iyer, A teaser for Ashutosh Sharma but it lands safely for Iyer. Back of a length around off, Shreyas looks to loft this over cover, aiming for the fence. The ball shoots up a bit and it lobs just behind a backtracking Ashutosh Sharma at extra cover.
Time for Kuldeep again? Not yet. Mukesh Kumar to bowl out. 3-0-24-1 so far.
- Shreyas Iyer 48 (31)
- Marcus Stoinis 1 (1)
Mustafizur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, Outside off, steered behind point for a run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Marcus Stoinis, Full, around middle, driven towards long off for a single.
Marcus Stoinis walks in next, at number 7, replacing Shashank Singh.
Mustafizur Rahman to Shashank Singh, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The Fizz strikes again, getting his second wicket of the night! A length ball, outside off, Shashank Singh looked to steer it behind the wickets but only succeeded in feathering an edge to the keeper, Tristan Stubbs. A budding partnership is broken as Shashank departs for 11 (10) and all of a sudden, it seems like Shreyas has to put on a one-man show if Punjab need to get past 200. 144/5 after 15.4 overs reads the team score.
Mustafizur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, Touch full but wide outside off again. Shreyas Iyer chops this off the inside of his bat towards gully for a single.
Mustafizur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, That was close to caught behind. Good length, angling across the right-handed batter. Iyer looks to guide this towards the third man region as well but gets beaten.
Mustafizur Rahman to Shashank Singh, Good length around off, Shashank Singh dabs this towards the third man region for a single.
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With 17 points from 12 matches, Punjab has already secured a playoff spot with two games to spare, while Delhi was eliminated following their recent defeat to Mumbai Indians.
The overseas players—Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, and Kyle Jamieson—have rejoined Punjab after a week-long suspension due to the India-Pakistan military conflict. All four are available for selection.
This conflict caused the May 8 match between these teams in Dharamsala to be abandoned after 10.1 overs due to a blackout.
Punjab has only made two playoff appearances in the league’s 18-year history, with their best showing in 2014 when they topped the table and finished as runners-up.
Captain Shreyas Iyer has made history as the first to lead three different franchises to the IPL playoffs. He previously guided Delhi Capitals to the postseason in 2019 and 2020, including their only final, and led Kolkata Knight Riders last year.
Iyer is the season's second-highest run-scorer with 435 runs in 12 matches. The team's strong performances have also come from Prabhsimran Singh (458 runs), Priyansh Arya (356 runs), Arshdeep Singh (11 wickets), and Yuzvendra Chahal (13 wickets).
Delhi Capitals' season has struggled due to a lack of big early runs and the absence of key pacer Mitchell Starc in the final stages. They aim to finish on a positive note against the in-form Punjab Kings.
