Arun Jaitley Stadium erupted as Delhi Capitals unleashed IPL’s biggest-ever total of 264/2 against Punjab Kings in match 35 of IPL 2026. Losing the toss meant batting first, but DC turned adversity into triumph, surpassing their 2024 mark of 257/4 vs MI.
Early trouble struck when Pathum Nissanka departed for 11, bowled by Arshdeep Singh. Enter KL Rahul and Nitish Rana, who built a game-changing 220-run stand – now IPL’s second-best partnership. Rahul’s masterclass of 152 (67 balls, 16×4, 9×6) not only broke Abhishek Sharma’s Indian IPL record but also etched his name as India’s T20 record-holder, edging out Tilak Varma.
Rana’s aggressive 91 off 44 (11×4, 4×6) kept the momentum roaring, with David Miller unbeaten on 3. PBKS bowlers were mauled: Arshdeep (1/49), Bartlett (0/69), Jansen (0/45), and Chahal (0/42) offered little resistance.
DC’s record-shattering knock has flipped the script on this clash, putting immense pressure on PBKS in the chase. This performance signals DC’s championship credentials in a season of high-scoring thrillers.
