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The race for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs is getting more intense with every match. In match number 55, Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 3 wickets and 6 balls to spare. The win helped DC stay in the tournament and also lead the side in the points table in the last leg of the league stage. Home team Shreyas Iyer was looking to boost their hopes for the next round with a win against a team that has been an underdog this season. However, all was not well for Punjab as they lost two crucial points, which could have helped them overtake Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to top the charts tonight.

With these two vital points, they have moved up one place in the points table and are at number 7 with 10 points from 12 matches. On the other hand, Punjab is still at fourth position with 13 points from 11 matches.

The results of tonight’s match have also increased the competition between the teams in the middle of the chart. Teams like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are firmly in the race for the playoffs, making the remaining league stage matches even more important.

Updated IPL 2026 Points Table after PBKS vs DC match

RCB – 14 points in 11 matches
SRH – 14 points in 11 matches
GT – 14 points in 11 matches
PBKS – 13 points in 11 matches
CSK – 12 points in 11 matches
RR – 12 points in 11 matches
DC – 10 points in 12 matches
KKR – 9 points in 10 matches
MI – 6 points in 11 matches
LSG – 6 points in 11 matches
Details about PBKS vs DC match

DC won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, the home team scored 210/5 in 20 overs with the help of half-centuries from Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer and 37 runs off 27 balls from Cooper Connolly.

In reply, the visiting team scored a point in the 19th over, giving them the two required points and moving up one place in the points table. For DC, Axar Patel and David Miller scored half-centuries. Madhav Tiwari received the Player of the Match award for his 2/40 in a four-over spell and 18 not out with the bat, off 8 balls.