Punjab Kings (PBKS) scripted history at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, pulling off the highest successful run chase in IPL history to defeat Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in Match 35 of TATA IPL 2026, chasing down a staggering 265 with seven balls to spare.

Asked to bat first, DC produced what looked like a match-winning total. Their innings was headlined by a breathtaking knock from KL Rahul, who remained unbeaten on 152, anchoring a dominant batting effort. He found strong support from Nitish Rana (91 off 44 balls) as the duo stitched together a 220-run partnership that laid the foundation for DC’s imposing 264/2 in 20 overs.

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🎥 KL Rahul brought his own storm en route to that record 152*(67) 🚀

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Delhi were relentless right through the innings. The powerplay set the tone, the middle overs consolidated without losing momentum, and the death overs saw another surge as PBKS’ bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs. At 264/2, DC had seemingly batted PBKS out of the contest.

But Punjab Kings had other ideas. They came out with extraordinary intent, refusing to be intimidated by the steep target. The openers set the tone for what would become a record-breaking chase. Prabhsimran Singh led the charge with a blistering 76 off just 26 balls, taking the attack to DC from the outset, while Priyansh Arya complemented him with a rapid 43 off 17. The duo finished the powerplay at 116/0 - the second-highest powerplay score in the tournament’s history.

A mountain to climb? They prefer to fly! 🦅

🎥 The Prabhyansh show is ON! 🔥

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The aggressive start ensured PBKS stayed ahead of the asking rate, turning scoreboard pressure back onto DC. Even as wickets fell at intervals, the intent never wavered. The middle order kept the momentum alive, ensuring the required rate never spiralled out of control.

The chase was defined by sustained attacking cricket rather than a single late surge. Boundaries came consistently, and PBKS capitalised on anything loose from the DC bowlers, who struggled to find control in the face of relentless pressure.

As the innings entered its final phase, PBKS needed composure to go with their aggression—and they delivered. Smart strike rotation, coupled with timely big hits, brought the equation down steadily. The skipper Shreyas Iyer finished with another half-century in a run chase this season, amassing an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls. 

Stylish and Impactful 😎

Shreyas Iyer leading #PBKS to something special 👏

A fine FIFTY in the chase by the skipper 🫡

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Eventually, Punjab Kings crossed the finish line at 265/4 in 18.5 overs, sealing a famous victory with seven balls to spare and rewriting the IPL record books.

For DC, it was a bitter pill to swallow. A total of 264/2 would win most T20 games comfortably, but their inability to hold on to their catches or stem the run flow proved costly on a night dominated by batting.

This remarkable chase now stands as the highest ever successfully achieved in IPL history, underlining Punjab Kings’ fearless approach and marking one of the most unforgettable games the tournament has witnessed.

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