Punjab Kings (PBKS) will resume their fabulous Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2025 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. PBKS have proved their authority in the 18th edition of IPL after a long wait. With 8 victories and 3 defeats, PBKS are among the top four teams and have made it into the playoffs for this season. However, before situations get more better for PBKS, their one match is due against DC, who challenge PBKS on most occasions.
Delhi Capitals have had a poor season in this tournament as despite some continuous victories, the team got eliminated. Out of the last five matches, DC have no victories, and they are now placed in fifth spot after losing and winning six matches each. However, their one of the most favorite competitors is Punjab Kings, having troubled them several times.
As the second clash between PBKS and DC will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium as Match No. 66, let’s walk through their head to head records in IPL and their individual records at this venue.
PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head in IPL
Punjab Kings have faced Delhi Capitals in 34 IPL matches, winning 17, while DC came out victorious on 16 occasions. With these stats, Punjab have the slight upper hand against Delhi. Their recent match in IPL 2025 had to be called off suddenly, citing security concerns and technical problems with floodlights. Punjab met Delhi for the last full match in IPL 2024 at The PCA New Stadium, where they beat Delhi by 4 wickets. In that match, Karn Sharma was Man of The Match as he pushed PBKS to 177/6 with his 63-run innings to achieve the 175-run target in 19.2 overs.Â
| Statistic | Punjab | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 34 | 34 |
| Won | 17 | 16 |
| Lost | 16 | 17 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 231 | 202 |
| Lowest Score | 58 | 68 |
PBKS Records at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 7 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Defeats | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 2 |
| Wins Chasing | 0 |
| Highest Total | 219/5 |
| Lowest Total | 124 |
DC Records at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 7 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Defeats | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 0 |
| Wins Chasing | 2 |
| Highest Total | 193/4 |
| Lowest Total | 60/4 |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Pitch Report
Traditionally, Sawai Mansingh Stadium is a venue for bowlers. Out of five matches in IPL 2025, the team batting first won three times with a fixed formula to score beyond 200 runs in the first innings to win the match. In this season, the pitch at this venue is turning out to be balanced, inviting an equal competition between both ball and ball. The batters will enjoy after the initial overs when the bowlers will dominate more.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium IPL Records & Stats
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has hosted 62 matches in IPL, with batting second team winning 39 times while batting first team won on 23 occasions. Punjab Kings played last at this venue on 18th May, 2025 against Rajasthan Royals, as PBKS clinched victory by 10 runs. PBKS’s middle-order batter Nehal Wadhera played impressively, scoring 70 runs off 37 balls. On the other hand, DC played their last match here on 28th March, 2024, in IPL 2024, where they faced Rajasthan Royals and lost the match by a narrow margin of 12 runs. Tristan Stubbs, who still plays for DC, scored an unbeaten 44 runs in 23 balls.Â
| City | Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Also or previously Known as | Chogan Stadium |
| First Match | 21/04/2008 |
| Last T20 Match | 18/05/2025 |
| Matches Played | 62 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 23 (37.10%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 39 (62.90%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 34 (54.84%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 28 (45.16%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 113* – V Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) on 06/04/2024 vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Best Bowling | 6/14 – Sohail Tanvir (Rajasthan Royals) on 04/05/2008 vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Highest Team Innings | 219/5 – Punjab Kings on 18/05/2025 vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Lowest Team Innings | 59 – Rajasthan Royals on 14/05/2023 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 199/7 – Gujarat Titans on 10/04/2024 vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 29.30 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.28 |
| Average Score Batting First | 164.58 |
