Final result
Punjab Kings won by 31 runs
Player of the match: P Simran Singh
Result · Indian Premier League
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · PBKS 17–16 DCVenue par · 185Chase success · 55%POTM · P Simran Singh
Match preview & overview
Punjab Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 31 runs in Delhi despite bright start from hosts
Punjab Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 31 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on 13 May 2023. Batting first, Punjab posted 167/7. Delhi Capitals' chase began in striking fashion, 65 runs coming without loss in the powerplay, but they lost 6 wickets for 50 runs in the middle overs and never recovered. The innings closed on 136/8. P Simran Singh was named Player of the Match. Punjab Kings' win moved their all-time head-to-head record against Delhi to 17 wins from 35 meetings, one ahead of DC's 16.
The match turned in overs 7 to 16. Delhi needed a platform after that powerplay flier and instead lost half their side for minimal return. Punjab's middle-overs phase in their own innings had yielded 71 runs for 1 wicket; DC's equivalent produced just 50 runs and cost 6 wickets. That contrast tells the story of the evening.
For Punjab Kings, the victory continued a mixed IPL 2023 campaign. They had won two and lost three of their previous five matches before this fixture, including defeats to Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians. A win at a venue that historically favours the chasing side represented a meaningful result.
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
Punjab Kings
Delhi Capitals35
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
DC's powerplay blitz came to nothing
Delhi Capitals raced to 65 runs without loss in the powerplay, the best phase-split of either side across both innings. From overs 7 to 16, however, they lost 6 wickets for 50 runs and the chase effectively fell apart in the middle overs.
Angle 02
Punjab's middle overs proved decisive
Angle 03
P Simran Singh earns Player of the Match
Angle 04
Delhi's toss advantage not converted
Angle 05
A tightly contested rivalry settled by 31 runs
Key players
Players who decided it
Punjab Kings
P Simran Singh
Delhi Capitals
Kuldeep Yadav
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Middle-overs wicket markets may attract interest at venues like Arun Jaitley Stadium, where collapses of this kind have historical precedent in chases.
- Top batter markets could be more relevant than outright result lines when a chase-friendly venue produces a strong powerplay from the team batting second, only for the middle order to struggle.
- Player of the Match markets are worth considering in context: contributions outside the traditional top order, like P Simran Singh's here, have driven results at this venue before.
- The 56 per cent chase-success rate at Arun Jaitley Stadium suggests outright result markets remain relatively open when teams bat second, though middle-overs collapses can shift outcomes quickly.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
Who won the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL match on 13 May 2023?
Punjab Kings won by 31 runs. They posted 167/7 batting first and restricted Delhi Capitals to 136/8 in reply at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Who was Player of the Match in the PBKS vs DC game on 13 May 2023?
P Simran Singh was named Player of the Match for his contribution to Punjab Kings' first-innings total of 167/7.
What is the head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals?
Across 35 IPL meetings, Punjab Kings lead 17 wins to 16, with one no-result. It is one of the closest rivalry records in the competition.
Where to watch Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Viewers can also stream via Sky Go or a NOW TV subscription. Check the Sky Sports schedule for start times, which typically fall in the afternoon or early evening UK time.
What happened in Delhi Capitals' chase against Punjab Kings?
Delhi Capitals made an excellent start, reaching 65 without loss in the powerplay. The chase unravelled in the middle overs, however, when they lost 6 wickets for 50 runs between overs 7 and 16. They were eventually bowled out for 136/8, 31 runs short.
What is the average first-innings score at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
Across 165 matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the average first-innings score is 185. Punjab Kings' 167/7 came in below that mark, yet still proved sufficient given Delhi's middle-overs collapse.
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- Kuldeep Yadav — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source