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DC vs PBKS head to head today IPL 2026 graphic showing Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings head to head record with match date 25 April and team logos

The dc vs pbks head to head record is one of the most evenly contested rivalries in IPL history — 35 matches played, 17 wins each, and one no-result. No team has managed to build any lasting dominance, and the momentum has switched direction multiple times across different eras. Punjab held the early advantage in 2008, 2013, and 2014, Delhi swept all four matches across 2021 and 2022, and PBKS came back to take the 2024 encounter before DC won again in 2025.

Mayank Agarwal leads all run-scorers with 450 runs, Axar Patel leads the wicket charts with 20 scalps, and the dc vs pbks head to head today sits perfectly level at 17-17 heading into IPL 2026 — making this one of the most genuinely balanced rivalries in the tournament’s history.

 

DC vs PBKS Overall IPL Head-to-Head Record

Stat

DC

PBKS

Total Matches

35

35

Wins

17

17

No Results

1

1

Highest Total

231

206

Lowest Total

58

104

Win %

50%

50%

The perfectly level 17-17 scoreline across 35 matches is the headline number — but the story beneath it is more interesting. DC’s highest total of 231 is significantly higher than PBKS’s best of 206, while DC’s lowest of 58 is also far worse than PBKS’s 104. This rivalry produces extreme results at both ends, with one team frequently dominating on the day rather than close finishes being the norm.

 

DC vs PBKS Season-by-Season Results

Year

Venue

Winner

Margin

2025

Jaipur

DC

6 wickets

2024

Mullanpur

PBKS

4 wickets

2023

Dharamsala

DC

15 runs

2023

Delhi

PBKS

31 runs

2022

Mumbai (DY Patil)

DC

17 runs

2022

Mumbai (Brabourne)

DC

9 wickets

2021

Ahmedabad

DC

7 wickets

2021

Mumbai

DC

6 wickets

2020

Dubai

PBKS

5 wickets

2020

Dubai

DC

Super Over

2019

Delhi

DC

5 wickets

2019

Mohali

PBKS

14 runs

2018

Delhi

PBKS

4 runs

2018

Mohali

PBKS

6 wickets

2017

Mohali

PBKS

10 wickets

2017

Delhi

DC

51 runs

2016

Mohali

PBKS

9 runs

2016

Delhi

DC

8 wickets

2015

Delhi

DC

9 wickets

2015

Pune

DC

5 wickets

2014

Mohali

PBKS

7 wickets

2014

Delhi

PBKS

4 wickets

2013

Dharamsala

PBKS

7 runs

2013

Delhi

PBKS

5 wickets

2012

Dharamsala

DC

6 wickets

2012

Delhi

DC

5 wickets

2011

Dharamsala

PBKS

29 runs

2011

Delhi

DC

29 runs

2008

Delhi

PBKS

6 runs

2008

Mohali

PBKS

4 wickets

The clearest pattern in this rivalry is how completely momentum shifts from one era to the next. DC swept all four matches in 2021 and 2022 — their most dominant run in this fixture — before splitting 2023. PBKS took the only 2024 meeting, and DC bounced back in 2025. Neither side has managed back-to-back dominant seasons against the other in recent years.

 

DC vs PBKS Venue-Wise Head-to-Head Breakdown

Venue

DC Wins

PBKS Wins

Total

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

6

6

12

PCA Stadium, Mohali

1

6

7

HP Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

2

2

4

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur

0

1

1

Dubai International Stadium

1

1

2

Neutral Venues (Others)

6

2

8

The two most important venue numbers in this rivalry stand out immediately. Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is perfectly split at 6-6 — home advantage has never been a decisive factor at the capital, and DC have not managed to dominate their own ground in this fixture. Mohali tells the opposite story — PBKS have won 6 of 7 matches there against DC, making it their single most dominant venue in this rivalry by a significant margin. DC’s strongest record actually comes at neutral venues, where they have won 6 of 8 matches.

 

Top Run-Scorers in DC vs PBKS Matches

Player

Team

Runs

Highest Score

Mayank Agarwal

PBKS

450

99*

David Warner

DC

434

106*

Shikhar Dhawan

DC/PBKS

418

106*

Virender Sehwag

DC

330

95

David Miller

PBKS

322

94

Mayank Agarwal’s 450 runs make him the highest scorer in this rivalry’s history — a remarkable tally that reflects how consistently dangerous he was against DC across multiple seasons at Mohali and Dharamsala. David Warner’s 434 runs are only marginally behind, and both Warner and Shikhar Dhawan share the record for the highest individual score in this fixture — both hitting 106* at different points in this rivalry. These remain the only two centuries ever recorded in DC vs PBKS history across 35 matches, which underlines just how difficult it has been for any batter to truly dominate across a full innings in this fixture.

 

Top Wicket-Takers in DC vs PBKS Matches

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

Mohammad Shami

DC/PBKS

11

3/18

Axar Patel leads the wicket charts with 20 scalps — a clear margin over the next three bowlers who are all level on 14. His 4/11 is also the joint-best bowling figures in this rivalry’s history, shared with Irfan Pathan. What makes Axar’s record particularly notable is that he has contributed to this fixture on both sides across his IPL career, yet his wicket tally comfortably outpaces everyone else. Sandeep Sharma and Kagiso Rabada both sit on 14 wickets and have been the two most consistent pace options in this fixture across different eras.

 

Most Memorable Moments in DC vs PBKS Rivalry

DC’s 231 at Kotla in 2011: Delhi posted the highest total in this rivalry’s history at Arun Jaitley Stadium, with PBKS managing a remarkable 202 in reply before falling 29 runs short. That match produced the highest aggregate score ever seen in this fixture and remains the best batting contest these two sides have produced across 35 meetings.

 

PBKS’s 10-Wicket Demolition at Mohali in 2017: PBKS chased down DC’s total of 67 with 10 wickets and 73 balls to spare after bundling DC out for just 67 — DC’s lowest ever total against PBKS. It remains the most one-sided result in this rivalry’s history and shows exactly why DC have struggled so consistently at Mohali across the years.

 

DC’s Super Over Win in 2020, Dubai: After both teams finished tied on 157 in regulation, DC held their nerve in the Super Over to take a crucial win during the UAE-based season. It was the tensest finish this rivalry has produced and confirmed DC’s ability to win when the pressure is at its absolute highest.

 

DC’s 9-Wicket Win at Brabourne in 2022: DC chased down PBKS’s total with 9 wickets to spare — their most dominant batting victory in this rivalry. Coming in the same season where DC had already beaten PBKS by 17 runs, it confirmed Delhi’s complete command over Punjab across the entire 2022 campaign and stands as the highlight of DC’s most dominant era in this fixture.

 

DC vs PBKS Head-to-Head: Match Type Breakdown

Match Type

DC Wins

PBKS Wins

Total

At Delhi (Arun Jaitley)

6

6

12

At Mohali (PBKS Home)

1

6

7

At Neutral Venues

6

2

8

All Matches

17

17

35

The neutral venue record is the most revealing number in this entire breakdown. DC have won 6 of 8 matches at neutral grounds — a record that significantly outperforms both their home and away results in this fixture. It suggests DC handle pressure situations and unfamiliar conditions better than PBKS when neither side has a home advantage, which is the one consistent edge DC carry in this otherwise perfectly balanced rivalry.

 

IPL 2026 Context — What’s at Stake

PBKS come into this fixture as IPL 2026’s form team — four wins from five completed matches, with Priyansh Arya striking at 248.23, Shreyas Iyer averaging 52.00, and Cooper Connolly quietly accumulating 223 runs. Their bowling attack led by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal is the most complete combination DC will face at home this season.

DC arrive with a 2-3 record that flatters their current bowling struggles — Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, and Natarajan have all leaked runs at economy rates above 9.30 this season. KL Rahul’s 205 runs and Sameer Rizvi’s 209 runs give DC genuine batting firepower, but this is a contest where PBKS’s top-order depth may prove too much to contain on a flat Arun Jaitley surface. The dc vs pbks head to head record may be level at 17-17, but the current form gap between these sides is the most significant it has been in several seasons.

FAQS❓

What is the DC vs PBKS head to head record in IPL?

 DC and PBKS are perfectly level at 17 wins each from 35 IPL matches, with 1 no-result. It is one of the most evenly balanced rivalries in the tournament’s history heading into IPL 2026.

Who leads the DC vs PBKS head to head today at Arun Jaitley Stadium?

 The record at Arun Jaitley Stadium is perfectly split at 6-6. DC have never managed to dominate their home ground in this fixture — home advantage has simply not been a decisive factor at the capital between these two sides.

Who is the top run-scorer in DC vs PBKS matches?

 Mayank Agarwal leads with 450 runs for PBKS, with a highest score of 99*. David Warner (434 runs) and Shikhar Dhawan (418 runs) follow for DC, with Warner and Dhawan sharing the record for the highest individual score — both hitting 106* in this fixture.

Who has taken the most wickets in DC vs PBKS matches?

 Axar Patel leads with 20 wickets — comfortably clear of Sandeep Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, and Irfan Pathan who are all on 14 wickets. Axar also holds the joint-best bowling figures of 4/11 in this rivalry.

What is DC's highest total against PBKS?

DC’s highest total against PBKS is 231, scored at Arun Jaitley Stadium in 2011 — the highest team total ever posted by either side in this fixture’s history.

Which venue does PBKS dominate in this rivalry?

 PCA Stadium, Mohali — PBKS have won 6 of 7 matches against DC at their home ground, making it the most one-sided venue record in this entire rivalry.