US EditionPunjab Pull Off Record Chase Against Delhi Despite Rahul Ton
KL Rahul’s unbeaten 152 off 67 balls went in vain as Punjab Kings completed the highest successful chase in T20 history.
- Punjab Kings chased a record 265 against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, marking the highest successful run chase in T20 cricket history.
- Delhi Capitals posted a formidable 264 in the first innings, driven by opener Lokesh Rahul's unbeaten 152 off 67 balls, with Nitish Rana contributing 91 off 44 balls.
- Prabhsimran Singh led the chase with 76 off 26 balls including five sixes, while Skipper Shreyas Iyer sealed victory unbeaten on 71 from 36 deliveries; Priyansh Arya added 43 off 17 balls.
- Play was halted for 14 minutes when Delhi Capitals' Lungi Ngidi suffered a head injury and was transported to hospital; the loss dropped Delhi to sixth place in standings.
- Punjab Kings now hold six wins in seven games this season, reinforcing their reputation as chase masters after surpassing their own previous T20 record of 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024.
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Lokesh Rahul’s 152 in vain after Punjab’s record chase against Delhi in IPL
Delhi Capitals batter Lokesh Rahul has hammered an Indian record 152 not out in 67 balls but it proved in vain as the Punjab Kings won by six wickets to register the most successful run chase in IPL history.
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The Economic TimesPunjab Kings script record chase against DC to stay unbeaten in IPL
Punjab Kings scripted history with the highest T20 chase, successfully chasing down 265 runs against Delhi Capitals. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya provided a strong start. KL Rahul's 152 and Nitish Rana's 91 powered Delhi Capitals to 264 for 2. Punjab Kings secured their sixth win of the season, remaining unbeaten and on top of the points table.
Punjab Kings register highest-ever run chase in IPL history against Delhi Capitals
IPL 2026: Punjab Kings chase record 265 to beat Delhi Capitals as Prabhsimran, Arya and Shreyas Iyer power historic IPL win. KL Rahul's 152 and Rana's 91 go in vain in one of the biggest T20 run chases ever seen in cricket history this season.
Highest Run-Chase In IPL History: Punjab Kings Shatter Record As KL Rahul's 152* For Delhi Capitals Goes In Vain
Punjab Kings continued their red-hot form this IPL season and bettered their record for the highest-ever successful run chase, defeating Delhi Capitals by six wickets in New Delhi
Delhi's 264? No problem. Punjab Kings remain unbeatable with IPL's biggest run chase
IPL 2026, DC vs PBKS: KL Rahul’s historic 152 went in vain as Punjab Kings chased down a record 265 in 18.5 overs. An ice-cool Shreyas Iyer’s finishing act and Prabhsimran SIngh’s opening blast ensured Punjab Kings went past the finish line and remained unbeaten in this season.
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