DC vs PBKS — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • PBKS won the match by 16 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl, DC took on PBKS on May 2, 2026, 09:59 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: PBKS won the match by 16 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 394 runs and 18 wickets fall between PBKS (205/8 in 20.0 overs) and DC (189/10 in 18.2 overs).
2. PBKS Innings Breakdown (205/8)
Batting in the first innings, PBKS finished on 205/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, PBKS accumulated 48 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Luke H spearheaded the batting effort with 69 runs off 22 balls (including 10 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 313.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Ricky, who contributed 42 runs off 32 deliveries, while Jhuvi added 41 (29b). The bowling side conceded 12 extra runs (wides: 12, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Cooper S led the bowling figures with 3/46 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.50), assisted by Phil W (2/18 in 2.0 overs).
3. DC Chase & Second Innings Summary (189/10)
Pursuing a target of 206 runs for victory, DC recorded 189/10 in 18.2 overs at a scoring rate of 10.31 runs per over. Dean anchored the chase for DC with 48 runs from 27 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 177.8), alongside Josh who chipped in with 39 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Alex N delivered a key spell of 2/15 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Donavon finished with 2/25 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jhuvi and Ricky (PBKS), who combined for 74 runs off 54 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 12 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Tristan O making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Luke H (PBKS) topped the match rankings with 150.0 total points, followed closely by Cooper S (125.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Luke H.