US EditionLokesh Rahul’s 152 in Vain After Punjab’s Record Chase Against Delhi in Ipl
Rahul’s 152 off 66 balls lifted Delhi to 264, and his 220-run stand with Nitish Rana became the IPL’s second-highest for any wicket.
- On Saturday, Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 152 off 67 balls against the Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, setting the record for the highest individual IPL score by an Indian player.
- Shashank Singh dropped Rahul in the third over, a lifeline the opener capitalized on by building a 220-run partnership with Nitish Rana, who contributed 91 runs off 44 balls.
- Rahul ranks third in Indian Premier League history behind Chris Gayle and Brendon McCullum , surpassing Abhishek Sharma's 2025 record of 141 runs for the highest Indian individual score.
- After the innings, Rahul noted the wicket was slower but stated he focused on playing "proper cricket shots" to pressure bowlers while managing the sweltering Delhi heat.
- The Delhi Capitals' total of 264/2 set a 265-run target and ranks as the seventh-highest team total in Indian Premier League history, placing significant pressure on the Punjab Kings.
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