Powerplay (Overs 1-6)
PBKS:- 60/2 (10 rpo, 8x4, 2x6) ll DC:- 61/1 (10.17 rpo, 8x4, 3x6)

Middle Overs (Overs 7-11)
PBKS:- 45/1 (9 rpo, 3x4, 2x6) ll DC:- 49/2 (9.8 rpo, 4x4, 2x6)

Middle Overs (Overs 12-16)
PBKS:- 41/2 (8.2 rpo, 2x4, 1x6) ll DC:- 49/1 (9.8 rpo, 2x4, 3x6)

Death Overs (Overs 17-20)
PBKS:- 60/3 (15 rpo, 4x4, 5x6) ll DC:- 49/0 (14 rpo, 4x4, 3x6)
 

At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Punjab Kings posted a challenging total of 206 for 8 in their 20 overs, setting up an exciting contest against Delhi Capitals. Captain Shreyas Iyer led the charge with a composed 53 off 34 balls, featuring well-timed boundaries and crucial runs to steady the innings. Marcus Stoinis provided a late surge, smashing 44 runs off just 16 balls with a flurry of fours and sixes. Josh Inglis and Prabhsimran Singh gave Punjab a brisk start, scoring 32 and 28 respectively, though wickets fell regularly throughout the innings.

Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack was spearheaded by Mustafizur Rahman, who picked up three wickets for 33 runs, supported by Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam who claimed two wickets each. Despite some expensive overs in the final stages, Punjab managed to put up a formidable total.

In reply, Delhi got off to a strong start with KL Rahul scoring 35 off 21 and Faf du Plessis contributing 23 off 15, putting pressure on Punjab’s bowlers. Karun Nair’s 44 and an explosive unbeaten 58 by Sameer Rizvi kept the chase alive. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Delhi’s middle order held firm, and Rizvi’s powerful hitting ensured they reached the target with three balls to spare.

Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings Captain):
"It was a fantastic score with some odd and variable bounce, definitely above par. We weren’t disciplined enough with our lengths and didn’t overuse the bouncer. We struggled to hit the hard length. This tournament is bigger than the Premier League—you have to stay positive and calm. We’ll come back fresh, focus on the present, and go back to the drawing board with stronger plans. My finger should be fine for the next game."

Faf du Plessis:(Delhi Capitals Captain)
"Finishing in the top five was a fair reflection, though we aimed for the top four. Where the campaign went wrong is still a mystery we’ve discussed in the dressing room—confidence, lack of runs at crucial moments. Winning often comes down to small margins, those key 5-6 overs in batting and bowling. The IPL is about young talent and domestic players; Vippy was fantastic for us. It’s rare to have a legspinner who’s also an all-rounder. A couple of batters in our lineup are still learning and improving—they have a bright future ahead."

Sameer Rizvi (Player of the Match):
"It feels really good. I've worked hard in the nets over the past 2-3 months and received valuable feedback from the coaches. Before this innings, I wasn't confident about performing well in the IPL, but now I believe I can play well and help win games for my team. When I came out to bat, we needed over 100 runs in 50-60 balls, so I first assessed how the pitch was playing, took 4-5 balls to settle in, and then played my shots. The wicket looked good, which helped."