PBKS vs DC Head to Head: IPL Records, Stats, and Full Match Results

The rivalry between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC), also known as the Northern Derby, is one of the most popular and evenly contested rivalry ever in IPL history. Indeed, both teams possess a track record of high-scoring thrillers and nail-biting finishes that have certainly attracted fan and analyst focus on their head-to-head records.

PBKS vs DC Head to Head Record

Over the years, these two franchises have stood neck-and-neck in the history of the Indian Premier League. As we move until the end of the 2025 season, the battle is so so close, but Punjab Kings leads slightly over the Delhi Capitals.

Category	Stats
Total Matches Played	35
PBKS Won	18
DC Won	17
No Result	0

PBKS vs DC Head to Head: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats

The pendulum has swung back-and-forth throughout the decades. The few early years of the tournament were mostly about the Punjab team (2008–2014), until the rebranding process of Delhi Capitals took its course back to full of life in 2019. Over recent seasons, including the 2025 double-header, the individual teams have often shared the spoils.

Year	Winner	Victory Margin	Venue
2025	Delhi Capitals	Won by 6 wickets	Jaipur
2025	Punjab Kings	Won by 4 wickets	Mullanpur
2024	Punjab Kings	Won by 4 wickets	Mullanpur
2023	Delhi Capitals	Won by 15 runs	Dharamsala
2023	Punjab Kings	Won by 31 runs	Delhi
2022	Delhi Capitals	Won by 17 runs	Navi Mumbai
2022	Delhi Capitals	Won by 9 wickets	Mumbai (Brabourne)
2021	Delhi Capitals	Won by 7 wickets	Ahmedabad
2021	Delhi Capitals	Won by 6 wickets	Mumbai (Wankhede)
2020	Punjab Kings	Won by 5 wickets	Dubai
2020	Delhi Capitals	Match Tied (Won Super Over)	Dubai
2019	Delhi Capitals	Won by 5 wickets	Delhi
2019	Punjab Kings	Won by 14 runs	Mohali
2018	Punjab Kings	Won by 4 runs	Delhi
2018	Punjab Kings	Won by 6 wickets	Mohali
2017	Punjab Kings	Won by 10 wickets	Mohali
2017	Delhi Daredevils	Won by 51 runs	Delhi
2016	Punjab Kings	Won by 9 runs	Nagpur
2016	Delhi Daredevils	Won by 8 wickets	Delhi
2015	Delhi Daredevils	Won by 5 wickets	Raipur
2015	Delhi Daredevils	Won by 9 wickets	Delhi
2014	Punjab Kings	Won by 7 wickets	Delhi
2014	Punjab Kings	Won by 4 wickets	Delhi
2013	Punjab Kings	Won by 7 runs	Dharamsala
2013	Punjab Kings	Won by 5 wickets	Delhi
2012	Delhi Daredevils	Won by 6 wickets	Delhi
2012	Delhi Daredevils	Won by 5 wickets	Dharamsala
2011	Punjab Kings	Won by 29 runs	Dharamsala
2011	Delhi Daredevils	Won by 29 runs	Delhi
2010	Punjab Kings	Won by 7 wickets	Delhi
2010	Delhi Daredevils	Won by 5 wickets	Mohali
2009	Punjab Kings	Won by 6 wickets	Bloemfontein
2009	Delhi Daredevils	Won by 10 wickets (D/L)	Cape Town
2008	Punjab Kings	Won by 6 runs (D/L)	Delhi
2008	Punjab Kings	Won by 4 wickets	Mohali

PBKS vs DC Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Overall Records vs DC

Punjab Kings have always been seen as a franchise known for their batters who express themselves in attacking the bowling. In 2025, Shreyas Iyer and Shashank Singh continued this legacy. It is also the fixture for one of the most clinical 10-wicket victories in this fixture (2017) – the record is held by PBKS.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Overall Records vs PBKS

The Capitals have been banking on a bolstered Indian core. With the recent captaincy from Axar Patel, and Sameer Rizvi in his blazing form, DC is n pass on the neutral turf, pwning Punjab at the slick moments.

PBKS Vs DC Head-to-Head at Home Ground

1) PBKS Record at Home Ground Against DC

Punjab boast an advantage when they play at home, wherever that is — the historic PCA Stadium in Mohali or the new Mullanpur Stadium.

Category	Statistics
Total Matches Played	263
Matches Won	119
Matches Lost	139
No Result	5
Best Finish	Runners-up (2014, 2025)
Win Percentage	~45.2%

2) DC Record at Home Ground Against PBKS

However, the battle at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, is a lot closer in the context of a balanced contest. The surface here is a slow spinning one which usually gets both bowling attacks into plays.

Category	Statistics
Total Matches Played	12
Matches Won (DC)	6
Matches Lost (DC)	6
No Result	0
Highest Score against PBKS	231/4 (2011)
Lowest Score against PBKS	111/10 (2017)
Win Percentage	50%

PBKS Vs DC Head-to-Head at Away Ground

1) PBKS Record at Away Ground Against DC

PBKS have had a tough task breaking down the ‘Delhi Fortress’ more often than not, with DC usually casting a spin-dominated net in terms of bowling throughout the away games.

2) DC Record at Away Ground Against PBKS

Delhi’s numbers against Punjab are not great — they form the weakest link as far as both side’s historical numbers are concerned — but PBKS have been pretty good at using the extra pace and bounce of northern tracks to muzzle the DC top order.

PBKS Vs DC Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues

When played in India, South Africa, or some other city in India like Ahmedabad and Mumbai, Delhi Capitals have traditionally outperformed.

Category	Statistics
Total Matches Played	12
Matches Won (DC)	8
Matches Won (PBKS)	4
Win Percentage (DC)	66.7%

Player Contributions in PBKS vs DC Fixtures

1. Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS/DC)

Dhawan a legendary of this fixture for representing both sides. His 750-plus runs make him the highest run-scorer in PBKS vs DC matches and he also scored an innings of 103 runs in the year 2020.

2. David Warner (DC)

Warner has a cumulative score of 500 against Punjab, proving to be a continual thorn on their side. Delhi has often relied heavily on his ability to deliver explosive starts during powerplay and it has been a major difference-maker as far as Delhi is concerned.

3. Axar Patel (DC/PBKS)

Axar has played for both franchises and knows this rivalry inside out. He has taken the most number of wickets in these battles, with more than 20 wickets with an astonishing economy rate.

4. Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)

The Punjab pace spearhead has a knack of getting the big wickets in the death overs against Delhi. He has bowled yorkers at will and has helped PBKS defend more than a few below-par scores.

5. Chris Gayle (PBKS)

When Chris Gayle was at Punjab, he entered his brute force mode and put up a number of brutal IPL appearances against Delhi, who wore the brunt of several hammerings from the “Universe Boss”.

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Conclusion

The rivalry between PBKS and DC is an epitome of competition in the IPL. A win-loss record nearly perfectly level means predicting the winner between these two titans is anyone’s guess. But despite PBKS’s home dominance, the resurgence of DC in the open era ensures the “Northern Derby” is one of the highlights of the calendar.

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