PBKS vs DC Head to Head: Complete IPL Records, Stats and Match History (2008-2026)
34 IPL meetings between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals with PBKS holding a razor-thin 17-16 lead. One match ended without a result and one finished in a Super Over tie. Across 17 seasons this is one of the most evenly contested rivalries in the entire tournament. Check the full IPL 2026 fixtures and schedule to see when these two meet this season.
| Stat | PBKS | DC |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 34 | 34 |
| Won | 17 | 16 |
| Lost | 16 | 17 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 202 | 231 |
| Lowest Score | 104 | 0 (Super Over) |
DC’s highest score of 231 significantly exceeds PBKS’s 202, yet PBKS lead the overall head-to-head by one win. That gap between the highest scores is the one area where Delhi have a clear statistical advantage, suggesting their batting ceiling in this fixture is higher even if their overall results have not reflected it.
Season-by-Season Results (2008-2025)
| Season | Match | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Match 1 | PBKS | 4 wickets |
| 2008 | Match 2 | PBKS | 6 runs |
| 2009 | Match 1 | DC | 10 wickets (D/L) |
| 2009 | Match 2 | PBKS | 6 wickets |
| 2010 | Match 1 | DC | 5 wickets |
| 2010 | Match 2 | PBKS | 7 wickets |
| 2011 | Match 1 | DC | 29 runs |
| 2011 | Match 2 | PBKS | 29 runs |
| 2012 | Match 1 | DC | 5 wickets |
| 2012 | Match 2 | DC | 6 wickets |
| 2013 | Match 1 | PBKS | 5 wickets |
| 2013 | Match 2 | PBKS | 7 runs |
| 2014 | Match 1 | PBKS | 4 wickets |
| 2014 | Match 2 | PBKS | 7 wickets |
| 2015 | Match 1 | DC | 5 wickets |
| 2015 | Match 2 | DC | 9 wickets |
| 2016 | Match 1 | DC | 8 wickets |
| 2016 | Match 2 | PBKS | 9 runs |
| 2017 | Match 1 | DC | 51 runs |
| 2017 | Match 2 | PBKS | 10 wickets |
| 2018 | Match 1 | PBKS | 6 wickets |
| 2018 | Match 2 | PBKS | 4 runs |
| 2019 | Match 1 | PBKS | 14 runs |
| 2019 | Match 2 | DC | 5 wickets |
| 2020 | Match 1 | DC | Super Over (Tied) |
| 2020 | Match 2 | PBKS | 5 wickets |
| 2021 | Match 1 | DC | 6 wickets |
| 2021 | Match 2 | DC | 7 wickets |
| 2022 | Match 1 | DC | 9 wickets |
| 2022 | Match 2 | DC | 17 runs |
| 2023 | Match 1 | PBKS | 31 runs |
| 2023 | Match 2 | DC | 15 runs |
| 2024 | Match 1 | PBKS | 4 wickets |
| 2025 | Match 1 | No Result | Abandoned |
Head to Head Summary
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 34 |
| PBKS Wins | 17 |
| DC Wins | 16 |
| No Results | 1 |
| PBKS Win % | 51.5% |
| DC Win % | 48.5% |
| Super Overs | 1 (DC won, 2020) |
| Biggest DC Win by Runs | 51 runs (2017) |
| Biggest DC Win by Wickets | 10 wickets (2009, D/L) |
| Biggest PBKS Win by Runs | 31 runs (2023) |
| Biggest PBKS Win by Wickets | 10 wickets (2017) |
| Closest PBKS Win | 4 runs (2018) |
| Closest DC Win | 15 runs (2023) |
Both teams have won by 10 wickets in this fixture, PBKS in 2017 and DC in 2009 via D/L. That symmetry perfectly sums up how level this rivalry has been. DC’s biggest win by runs is 51 runs in 2017, while PBKS’s biggest by runs is 31 runs in 2023, which is notably smaller and shows PBKS have tended to win by smaller margins overall.
Wins by Era
| Era | PBKS Wins | DC Wins | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2011 | 5 | 5 | Perfectly level in early years |
| 2012-2015 | 4 | 6 | DC take the edge in middle period |
| 2016-2019 | 5 | 3 | PBKS reassert control |
| 2020-2022 | 1 | 5 | DC’s most dominant run in fixture |
| 2023-2025 | 2 | 1 | PBKS pulling back recently |
The 2020 to 2022 period was DC’s strongest ever run in this fixture, winning 5 of 6 meetings including a Super Over in the tied match. That sustained run is what closed the gap on PBKS’s overall lead to just one win. PBKS have since started recovering with wins in 2023 and 2024, but the rivalry remains on a knife edge. Check the PBKS squad and fixtures for IPL 2026 to see how Punjab are building their campaign this season.
The 2020 Super Over
| Match | Season | Tied Score | Super Over Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC vs PBKS | 2020 | Both teams level | DC won Super Over |
The only tied match in this fixture came in the 2020 UAE season. Both teams could not be separated after 20 overs and DC held their nerve to win the Super Over eliminator. That result was part of DC’s best-ever run against PBKS and came in a season where Delhi were one of the strongest teams in the tournament. The Super Over added another dramatic chapter to an already closely fought rivalry.
Notable Moments in This Rivalry
| Match | Moment | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PBKS win both meetings | Set early tone for Punjab’s slight overall edge |
| 2009 | DC win by 10 wickets via D/L | DC’s most dominant result by wickets in fixture |
| 2011 | Both teams win by exactly 29 runs | Most symmetrical single-season results in rivalry history |
| 2012 | DC sweep both matches | DC’s best two-match season against PBKS |
| 2015 | DC sweep including 9-wicket win | DC’s most dominant back-to-back performance |
| 2017 | Both teams win by massive margins | DC by 51 runs, PBKS by 10 wickets in same season |
| 2020 | Super Over finish | Only tied match in this fixture’s 17-season history |
| 2021-2022 | DC win four consecutive | DC’s longest winning streak in this head-to-head |
The 2011 season produced the most statistically bizarre result in this rivalry’s history. Both teams won their respective matches by exactly 29 runs, the only time in IPL history that two teams have beaten each other by the identical margin in the same season. The 2017 season is the other memorable one, with DC winning by 51 runs in one match before PBKS responded with a 10-wicket win, the biggest swings within a single season in this fixture. Follow all IPL 2026 news and updates as both teams finalise their squads.
DC’s Longest Winning Streak in This Fixture
Between 2021 Match 1 and 2022 Match 2, DC won four consecutive matches against PBKS. That is the longest unbroken winning run any team has put together in this rivalry and it came during a period when DC had one of the most talented young squads in the IPL. PBKS broke that streak with their 31-run win in 2023 to get back on track. See the full DC squad and fixtures for IPL 2026 to track how Delhi are building their response.
PBKS vs DC in IPL 2026
PBKS lead 17-16 with one match abandoned and the 2025 fixture also ending without a result. The head-to-head is as tight as it has ever been going into a new season. PBKS come in as 2025 IPL runners-up with serious momentum while DC are rebuilding under new management. Their IPL 2026 fixture will be one of the most interesting results to follow for anyone tracking the long-term balance of this rivalry.
| Team | IPL 2026 Status | Head to Head Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 2025 runners-up, lead 17-16 | Extend lead, build on recent positive run |
| DC | Rebuilding squad, trail by one win | Level the record, prove new era team can match PBKS |
Track every match and the live standings throughout IPL 2026 on the IPL 2026 points table.
FAQs
How many times have PBKS and DC played in the IPL?
PBKS and DC have met 34 times in the IPL between 2008 and 2025. One match was abandoned without a result and one ended in a tie with DC winning the Super Over.
Who leads the PBKS vs DC head to head record?
PBKS lead 17-16 in completed matches, making this one of the closest rivalries across a large number of meetings in the entire IPL.
What is the biggest win in PBKS vs DC history?
DC’s biggest win by runs was 51 runs in 2017. PBKS’s biggest win by wickets was 10 wickets, also in 2017. Both biggest single-match performances came in the same season going in opposite directions.
Have both teams ever won by exactly the same margin in one season?
Yes, in 2011. Both teams won their respective matches by exactly 29 runs, the only time in IPL history two teams have beaten each other by the identical margin in the same season.
What is DC’s longest winning streak against PBKS?
DC won four consecutive matches against PBKS between IPL 2021 and IPL 2022, their longest unbroken run in this fixture’s history.
Where can I watch PBKS vs DC live in IPL 2026?
All streaming and broadcast options are available on the IPL 2026 live streaming guide.
