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In Pics: Shikhar Dhawan powers Delhi Capitals past Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals bounced back from their disappointing loss at the hands of Rajasthan Royals to move to second place on the IPL 2021 points table with a comprehensive six-wicket win over Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday (April 18). Opener Shikhar Dhawan smashed a brilliant half-century to lead the chase after Punjab Kings openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal had set a tough 196-run target for Rishabh Pant's side. Here are a collection of pictures to tell the tale of the Delhi Capitals-Punjab Kings clash.

Shikhar Dhawan leads from the front

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Shikhar Dhawan leads from the front

Delhi Capitals opener Shikhar Dhawan after completing a fifty against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2021 match in Mumbai. Dhawan smashed 92 off 49 balls with two sixes and 13 fours at a strike-rate of over 187. (Photo: IPL)

Prithvi Shaw gets Delhi Capitals off to a flyer

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Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw smashes a boundary against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (Photo: IPL)

Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw smashes a boundary against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Shaw hammered 32 off 17 balls and put on 59 runs for the opening wicket with Shikhar Dhawan in 5.3 overs. (Photo: IPL)

Mayank Agarwal find his touch

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Punjab Kings opener Mayank Agarwal acknowledges the cheers after completing a fifty against Delhi Capital in their IPL 2021 clash. (Photo: IPL)

Punjab Kings opener Mayank Agarwal acknowledges the cheers after completing a fifty against Delhi Capital in their IPL 2021 clash. Agarwal smashes a half-century off 25 balls en route to scoring 69 off 36 balls with four sixes and 7 fours. (Photo: IPL)

Jhye Richardson goes for plenty

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Punjab Kings fast bowler Jhye Richardson celebrates after dismissing Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant in Mumbai. (Photo: IPL)

Punjab Kings fast bowler Jhye Richardson celebrates after dismissing Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant in Mumbai. Richardson proved expensive, giving away 41 runs in his four overs although he picked up two wickets. (Photo: IPL)

Arshdeep Singh sends back Prithvi Shaw

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Punjab Kings paceman Arshdeep Singh celebrates the dismissal of Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw in their IPL 2021 match. (Photo: IPL)

Punjab Kings paceman Arshdeep Singh celebrates the dismissal of Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw in their IPL 2021 match. Arshdeep picked up 1/22 in his 3 overs. (Photo: IPL)