Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets in Jaipur on 24 May 2025, chasing down a target of 207 with all four of their remaining wickets intact in the death overs. Punjab Kings posted 206/8 from their 20 overs, a total that sat comfortably above Sawai Mansingh Stadium's average first-innings score of 165 across 97 T20 matches. Delhi were efficient throughout, and their middle overs sealed it: 94 runs from overs 7-15 for just 3 wickets gave them all the momentum they needed. Sameer Rizvi was named Player of the Match.

Punjab's innings had the shape of a strong batting performance undone in the final phase. They reached 60/2 through the powerplay and added 82 runs in the middle overs for 2 more wickets, but the death overs cost them dear: four wickets tumbled for 64 runs. With more composure in overs 16-20, a score of 215-plus was achievable on this surface.

Delhi's reply was controlled from the start. Their openers put on 61/1 in the powerplay, marginally bettering Punjab's pace, and the middle-phase dominance did the rest. In the death, Delhi needed 53 to win and did not lose a wicket. There was no drama in the final stages; the match was effectively settled before the 17th over.