Final result
Punjab Kings won by 4 wickets
Player of the match: SM Curran
Result · Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · DC 16–17 PBKSVenue par · 185Chase success · 55%POTM · SM Curran
Match preview & overview
Punjab Kings chase down 175 to edge Delhi Capitals at Mullanpur
Punjab Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 4 wickets at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on 23 March 2024. Delhi Capitals batted first and posted 174/9, a total that sat right at the venue's average first-innings score of 175 across 14 matches. Punjab Kings chased it down with 177/6, with Sam Curran earning Player of the Match for his contribution across both the bat and ball. The match was decided late, with Punjab's death-overs batting (47 runs, 2 wickets) keeping them in front after a chase that looked comfortable through the middle phase.
Delhi's innings was built on a strong powerplay of 54/1 but unravelled in the middle overs, where 4 wickets fell for 70 runs. A further 4 wickets tumbled in the death overs, limiting them to a total that proved just below par. Punjab's reply was more controlled: 60/2 in the powerplay, 70/2 across the middle phase, and enough composure in the final four overs to get over the line.
The result nudges Punjab Kings to 17 wins against Delhi Capitals in 35 career meetings, the slimmest of leads in a rivalry that has been almost perfectly balanced over the years.
Pitch report & venue insights
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — 165-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
165
T20 matches hosted
185
Avg 1st-innings score
165
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
61%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Punjab Kings lead the series 17–16 from 35 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Delhi Capitals
Punjab Kings35
Total meetings
1
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102025DC won by 6 wickets
2025No result
2024PBKS won by 4 wickets
2023DC won by 15 runs
2023PBKS won by 31 runs
2022DC won by 17 runs
2022DC won by 9 wickets
2021DC won by 7 wickets
2021DC won by 6 wickets
2020PBKS won by 5 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
SM Curran wins Player of the Match
Sam Curran took home the Player of the Match award as Punjab Kings got over the line against Delhi Capitals. His all-round contribution was central to PBKS overhauling a competitive 174-run target in New Chandigarh.
Angle 02
Punjab's powerplay set up the chase
Angle 03
Delhi's middle overs collapse cost them
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Toss winner followed the venue trend
Angle 05
A tight rivalry settled by four wickets
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets could be of interest given the venue's average first-innings score of 175 across 14 matches, suggesting scoring opportunities are consistent.
- With teams choosing to field 71% of the time after winning the toss at Mullanpur, toss-related markets may attract attention, though the 50% chase success rate limits their predictive value.
- The death-overs phase has produced high wicket counts in both innings here, which may make bowling performance markets worth considering contextually.
- Given how evenly the head-to-head record is split across 35 meetings, outright result markets for this fixture offer no clear directional signal based on historical data alone.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings
Who won the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2024 match on 23 March?
Punjab Kings won the match by 4 wickets. Delhi Capitals posted 174/9 and Punjab Kings chased it down with 177/6 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
Who was Player of the Match in Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals on 23 March 2024?
Sam Curran (SM Curran) was awarded Player of the Match for his contribution to Punjab Kings' 4-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals.
What is the head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals?
Across 35 meetings, Punjab Kings lead 17 wins to Delhi Capitals' 16, with 1 no-result. It is one of the closer rivalries in the IPL by overall win percentage.
Where to watch Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or a NOW TV Sports pass. Coverage typically begins shortly before the scheduled start time.
What is the Mullanpur pitch like for T20 cricket?
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh has hosted 14 T20 matches with an average first-innings score of 175. Teams winning the toss have opted to field 71% of the time, though chasers have won exactly half of those matches, suggesting the pitch is reasonably balanced.
What was the toss result and decision in this match?
Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field, which is consistent with the dominant approach at this venue. Chasing teams have opted to bowl first in 71% of matches at Mullanpur.
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Photo credits (4)
- Sam Curran — photo by Number 10, CC BY 2.0 · source
- Arshdeep Singh — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Yuzvendra Chahal — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Suryakumar Yadav — photo by Kolkata Knight Riders - Official, CC BY 3.0 · source