The rivalry between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings is among the most even in the IPL. Neither side has had a long period of dominance and the victories are nearly split between them. Punjab holds a slight advantage overall but Delhi has also had some strong moments. PBKS showed playoff potential while DC impressed with early-season consistency. Here’s a look at the DC vs PBKS Head to Head Records, Stats, and Top encounters in the IPL history.
DC vs PBKS Head to Head
| Head to Head Metric | DC | PBKS |
| Matches Played | 37 | 37 |
| Wins | 18 | 18 |
| Losses | 18 | 18 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings share one of the most balanced rivalries in the IPL. Out of 37 matches, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings have both won 18 games each while one match ended with no result. The head-to-head record shows how evenly matched these teams are often producing close finishes and keeping rivalry on edge.
DC vs PBKS Head-to-Head: Season-Wise Record
| Season | Matches | DC Won | PBKS Won | No Result |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
In the early years, Punjab often had the advantage particularly in seasons like 2008, 2013 and 2014 when they achieved consecutive wins. On the other hand, Delhi made a strong comeback in 2012 and 2015 with clean sweeps and later showed their strength again in 2021 and 2022 with back-to-back victories. The matches were closely contested in 2016, 2017 and 2019 with both teams sharing the results while Punjab managed to pull ahead in 2018 and 2024. Delhi edged ahead in 2025 with a crucial win while one match in the rivalry has ended without a result. In 2026, both sides managed wins which kept the rivalry tightly contested.
DC vs PBKS: Top IPL Encounters
Let’s take a closer look at the top IPL encounters between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, highlighting their memorable head-to-head clashes.
IPL 2025, Jaipur: At Jaipur, Delhi Capitals managed an exciting chase against Punjab Kings. Punjab established a solid target of 206/8, featuring Shreyas Iyer’s impressive 53 runs and Marcus Stoinis’ explosive 44 runs off just 16 balls. However, Delhi remained composed under pressure with Sameer Rizvi hitting 58 runs and Karun Nair contributing 44 runs, leading their team to a total of 208/4 in 19.3 overs for a six-wicket victory.
