The 66th match of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, was a high-scoring thriller. DC won by 6 wickets, thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 53 (34 balls) and *Sameer Rizvi’s explosive 58 (25 balls)*. This PBKS vs DC Highlights blog covers all key moments, including batting/bowling scorecards, top performers, partnerships, and turning points.
Match Overview
- Match: PBKS vs DC, 66th Match, IPL 2025
- Date: May 24, 2025
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Toss: DC won, chose to bowl
- Result: DC won by 6 wickets (208/4 in 19.3 overs)
DC chased down PBKS’ 206/8 in a last-over thriller, with Shreyas Iyer anchoring the innings and Sameer Rizvi finishing in style.
Punjab Kings Innings: 206/8 (20 Overs)
PBKS posted a strong 206/8, powered by Stoinis (44 off 16)* and Shreyas Iyer (53).
Punjab Kings : PBKS Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Priyansh Arya | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 28 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 155.56 |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | 32 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 266.67 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 53 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 155.88 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Shashank Singh | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 110 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 44* | 16 | 3 | 4 | 275 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Marco Jansen | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harpreet Brar | 7* | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350 |
Fall of Wickets
- 8/1 (Arya, 1.5 ov)
- 55/2 (Inglis, 5.2 ov)
- 77/3 (Prabhsimran, 7.5 ov)
- 118/4 (Wadhera, 12.3 ov)
- 144/5 (Shashank, 15.4 ov)
- 172/6 (Shreyas Iyer, 17.2 ov)
- 174/7 (Azmatullah, 17.6 ov)
- 197/8 (Jansen, 19.3 ov)
Delhi Capitals : DC Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 49 | 1 | 12.2 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 33 | 3 | 8.2 |
| Mohit Sharma | 4 | 47 | 1 | 11.8 |
| Vipraj Nigam | 4 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 39 | 2 | 5.2 |
Delhi Capitals Innings: 208/4 (19.3 Overs)
DC chased 207 comfortably, with Sameer Rizvi (58 off 25)* and Shreyas Iyer (53*) leading the charge.
Delhi Capitals : DC Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| KL Rahul | 35 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Faf du Plessis | 23 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 153.33 |
| Karun Nair | 44 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 162.96 |
| Sediqullah Atal | 22 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 137.5 |
| Sameer Rizvi | 58* | 25 | 5 | 3 | 232 |
| Tristan Stubbs (wk) | 18* | 14 | 2 | 0 | 128.57 |
Fall of Wickets
- 55/1 (Rahul, 5.3 ov)
- 65/2 (du Plessis, 6.4 ov)
- 93/3 (Atal, 10.1 ov)
- 155/4 (Nair, 14.6 ov)
Punjab Kings : PBKS Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 35 | 0 | 8.8 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 46 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Harpreet Brar | 4 | 41 | 2 | 5.2 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 41 | 1 | 10.2 |
| Praveen Dubey | 2 | 20 | 1 | 10 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1.3 | 21 | 0 | 14 |
Batting Dominance: The Chase Masters
Top-Order Foundation (65/2 in Powerplay)
- KL Rahul’s explosive start: 35 off 21 balls (6 fours, 1 six)
- Faf du Plessis’ cameo: 23 off 15 (2 fours, 1 six)
- Karun Nair’s anchor role: 44 off 27 (5 fours, 2 sixes)
Middle-Order Brilliance
- Shreyas Iyer’s captain’s knock: 53* off 34 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes)
- Played second fiddle perfectly
- Rotated strike at crucial moments
- Finished unbeaten to guide the chase
- Sameer Rizvi’s coming-of-age innings: 58* off 25 balls (3 fours, 5 sixes)
- Strike rate of 232.00
- 28 runs off last 8 balls faced
- Finished match with back-to-back boundaries
Bowling Dominance: The Real Game-Changer
Mustafizur’s Crucial Spell (4-0-33-3)
The Bangladeshi pacer delivered when it mattered most:
- Removed dangerous Josh Inglis (32 off 12) with a clever slower ball
- Dismissed Shashank Singh (11) and Marco Jansen (0) in death overs
- Maintained an economy of 8.20 when others went for 10+ RPO
Kuldeep Yadav’s Control (4-0-39-2)
The wrist-spinner’s crucial contributions:
- Got PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer (53) at a critical juncture
- Clean bowled Azmatullah Omarzai (1) next ball
- Created pressure with 21 dot balls
Harpreet Brar’s PBKS Stand Out (4-0-41-2)
The left-arm spinner impressed with:
- Dismissal of Faf du Plessis (23) and Karun Nair (44)
- Most economical bowler (5.20 economy)
- Broke DC’s 55-run opening stand
Partnerships That Won The Game
- Rahul-du Plessis: 55 off 33 balls (set platform)
- Iyer-Rizvi: 87* off 42 balls (sealed victory)
- Run rate of 12.42 during partnership
- Targeted all bowlers equally
PBKS vs DC Highlights – Turning Point
The PBKS vs DC Highlights turned when *Sameer Rizvi smashed 58 off 25 balls**, including 3 sixes off Stoinis in the 18th over. His explosive finish, combined with Shreyas Iyer’s steady 53*, sealed DC’s win. Earlier, Mustafizur’s 3/33 restricted PBKS despite Stoinis’ 44*.
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Conclusion: Iyer & Rizvi Steal the Show
The PBKS vs DC Highlights showcased a masterclass chase led by Shreyas Iyer and Sameer Rizvi. While PBKS posted 206/8 (Stoinis 44), DC chased it down comfortably with Rizvi’s explosive 58 stealing the show. Mustafizur (3/33) and Kuldeep (2/21) were key bowlers.