IPL 2021 highlights, DC vs PBKS: Dhawan leads Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings

Apr 18, 2021, 23:35:04 IST

DC vs PBKS highlights, IPL 2021 Match 11 Updates: Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals defeated KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings by six wickets in the 11th match of the season. Follow live score and updates of DC vs PBKS, IPL 2021 match.

IPL 2021 DC vs PBKS highlights.

DC vs PBKS, IPL 2021 highlights: Delhi Capitals chased down Punjab Kings's total of 195 runs in just 18.2 overs. Shikhar Dhawan hit 92 runs off 49 balls to power his side to the victory. KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal scored fifties for PBKS. Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to field for the Delhi Capitals. Steve Smith made his debut for DC....Read More

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Apr 18, 2021, 23:14:47 IST

DC win

Delhi Capitals have won their second game of IPL 2021. They have beaten PBKS by six wickets. DC chased down PBKS' target of 196 in just 18.2 overs.

Apr 18, 2021, 23:11:52 IST

Free Hit

Yadav has a chance to finish things off. DC need four runs only

Apr 18, 2021, 23:09:09 IST

Yadav start with a four

Lalit Yadav starts with a boundary. He was facing Richardson but he had complete disregard for the seamer as he swept him.

Apr 18, 2021, 23:06:12 IST

OUT

Deepak Hooda took three tries but managed to hold onto Rishabh Pant's catch. DC 180/4

Apr 18, 2021, 23:02:09 IST

What a hit!

Another free hit and another ball crosses the boundary ropes. But this time it is a SIX. DC 174/3, need 22 off 21 balls

Apr 18, 2021, 23:00:06 IST

WICKET or not?

Another twist in the tale. Stoinis has given a catch to Jalaj Saxena off Shami. But wait it is given a no-ball for being above the waist.

Apr 18, 2021, 22:58:30 IST

Boundary on Free Hit

Stoinis utilised the free-hit as he smashed it for straight boundary. DC need 29 off 22 balls.

Apr 18, 2021, 22:51:27 IST

OUT

Dhawan has failed to complete his third IPL century. He tried to sweep Richardson but the ball castled his stumps. Big wicket for PBKS. DC 152/3

Apr 18, 2021, 22:45:41 IST

Dhawan in his nineties

Dhawan is batting on 92 runs. He has taken only 48 balls for it. DC would hope he powers them to a win against PBKS.

Apr 18, 2021, 22:41:28 IST

Four 4s in a row

Four balls have reached the boundary ropes in Meredith's over. Three boundaries were hit by Dhawan while one went for four byes off a wide ball.

Apr 18, 2021, 22:38:01 IST

The equation

DC need 71 runs off 42 balls with eight wickets in hand.

Apr 18, 2021, 22:33:28 IST

Dhawan carries on

Shikhar Dhawan has continued to pile on the runs against PBKS. He is playing a blinder after scoring 78 off 43 balls.

Apr 18, 2021, 22:30:20 IST

Smith is gone!

Steve Smith's unimpressive innings comes to an end. He tries to go for a big heave but edges it. Riley Meredith picks up the wicket. DC 107/2

Apr 18, 2021, 22:17:20 IST

Dhawan on fire

Shikhar Dhawan has completed his fifty off 32 balls. He has smashed a six off Richardson on the next ball after his half-century.

Apr 18, 2021, 22:12:44 IST

Dhawan nearing his fifty

Shikhar Dhawan has provided the runs when needed. He is nearing his second IPL 2021 fifty.

Apr 18, 2021, 22:09:10 IST

Things have slowed down

Since Shaw's departure, the flow of runs has slowed down. Onus will be on Dhawan and Smith to provide the impetus now.

Apr 18, 2021, 21:58:35 IST

Shaw departs

Prithvi Shaw tried to pull a delivery which wasn't short enougth and he edged it to Gayle. DC 59/1

Apr 18, 2021, 21:50:42 IST

Remember the name- Shaw

Prithvi Shaw is looking in great touch today. He stroking the ball all around the park with bowlers having no answer for him. DC 49/0

Apr 18, 2021, 21:45:24 IST

Reigning four and sixes

Shaw and Dhawan are dealing in boundaries now. DC needed a good start and they have provided that.

Apr 18, 2021, 21:42:57 IST

Dhawan also gets into the act

Dhawan hit a nonchalant boundary off Saxena.

Apr 18, 2021, 21:40:47 IST

Shaw looking good

Shaw is playing well today. He has amassed 19 runs off 8 balls.

Apr 18, 2021, 21:36:45 IST

Shaw-Dhawan key for DC

Both batsmen need to be at their best today for Delhi Capitals to have a chance today. So far they have managed 15 runs off 1.4 overs.

Apr 18, 2021, 21:14:28 IST

Innings over

Punjab Kings have scored 195 runs in their 20 overs. It looked like a certain 200 but the Capitals made a comeback in the middle. Shahrukh and Deepak Hooda's heroics pushed it past 190.

Apr 18, 2021, 21:11:22 IST

Two fours and a six for Shahrukh

Shahrukh Khan has hit two fours and a six in the last over off Chris Woakes. 14 runs off 4 balls till now for him. Can PBKS reach 200?

Apr 18, 2021, 21:07:22 IST

OUT

The ball struck Hooda's pads but umpire gave not out. Pant took the DRS but it went to umpire's call. Next ball, Pooran gives a catch to Rabada.

Apr 18, 2021, 21:00:17 IST

OUT

Chris Gayle heads back to the pavilion with Woakes getting his wicket. PBKS 158/3

Apr 18, 2021, 20:50:16 IST

Hooda starts with a six

Deepak Hooda has come in and hit a six off his first ball.

Apr 18, 2021, 20:48:13 IST

Rahul is gone

KL Rahul is dismissed by Kagiso Rabada. Rahul tried to go for another big one but could not middle it. Easy catch for Stoinis. PBKS 141/2

Apr 18, 2021, 20:45:14 IST

Birthday bash for KL Rahul

KL Rahul is celebrating his birthday today and what a celebration he is having. He has hit 61 off 49 balls.

Apr 18, 2021, 20:41:48 IST

Stoinis drops Rahul

Another catch of Rahul dropped by a DC fielder. It was Stoinis this time.

Apr 18, 2021, 20:38:42 IST

Fifty for Rahul

KL Rahul has hit his 23rd IPL fifty. This one has been a little slow but he will surely up the ante now. PBKS 128/1

Apr 18, 2021, 20:32:56 IST

Mayank departs

Meriwala has got the wicket of Mayank. Mayank sliced it and Dhawan took the catch. PBKS 122/1

Apr 18, 2021, 20:19:08 IST

Agarwal hits Rabada for a six

Mayank Agarwal looks in superb touch. He has hit two consecutive sixes off Kagiso Rabada.

Apr 18, 2021, 20:17:12 IST

Fifty for Mayank

Mayank has completed his ninth IPL fifty of his career. It has only taken him 25 balls to reach his half-century.

Apr 18, 2021, 20:09:52 IST

Mayank nearing his fifty

Even Ashwin hasn't been spared today. He has also leaked runs with Mayank taking a special liking to him. Mayank is batting on 45 of 21 balls.

Apr 18, 2021, 20:05:30 IST

Rahul getting back into the groove

Rahul has dispatched two short deliveries from Lalit Yadav for fours. DC losing the plot.

Apr 18, 2021, 20:02:13 IST

Mayank on song

Rahul has been a little slow in this innings but Mayank has smashed the bowlers all over the park.

Apr 18, 2021, 19:53:40 IST

FOUR

KL Rahul has pulled a short one from R Ashwin for a four. PBKS reach 50 in 5 overs.

Apr 18, 2021, 19:50:08 IST

What a start by PBKS

At the end of four overs, Punjab have scored 43 runs. A wonderful start for PBKS.

Apr 18, 2021, 19:48:35 IST

Another four

Meriwala bowled around the pads and Mayank hit a beautiful leg glance for a four.

Apr 18, 2021, 19:44:59 IST

Boundaries galore

Woakes has also given away 15 runs in 2 overs. Mayank hit two fours in his second over.

Apr 18, 2021, 19:40:33 IST

Free hit and Mayank smashes it for a six

It was a free hit and Mayank was in no mood to let it waste. He hit it for a six over the bowler's head. Meriwala has leaked 20 runs in his first over.

Apr 18, 2021, 19:38:11 IST

Catch dropped

KL Rahul tried to cut Meriwala but it went straight to Steve Smith but the Australian couldn't hold onto it.

Apr 18, 2021, 19:33:43 IST

First boundary of the night

Woakes strayed on the pads of Rahul and the PBKS skipper was quick to latch onto it and smash it for a four.

Apr 18, 2021, 19:32:43 IST

Match begins

Chris Woakes is up against KL Rahul in the first over of the match.

Apr 18, 2021, 19:27:26 IST

KL Rahul- Game Changer

KL Rahul was unlucky to be run-out against CSK but will he again produce the goods at the Wankhede Stadium?

Apr 18, 2021, 19:26:36 IST

How will Smith play?

Steve Smith is going to play his first match for DC in place of Ajinkya Rahane. Lukman Meriwala replaces Tom Curran in the bowling department.

Apr 18, 2021, 19:09:40 IST

Delhi Capitals Playing XI

Shaw, Dhawan, Smith, Pant(w/c), Stoinis, Yadav, Woakes, Ashwin, Rabada, Avesh Khan, Meriwala

Apr 18, 2021, 19:08:52 IST

PBKS Playing 11

Rahul(w/c), Agarwal, Gayle, Hooda, Pooran, Shahrukh Khan, Richardson, Saxena, Shami, Meredith, Arshdeep Singh

Apr 18, 2021, 19:03:57 IST

DC win toss

Rishabh Pant has won the toss for DC and elected to bowl first. Steve Smith to make his debut for DC. Lukman Meriwala to also play today.