Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed pure cricketing magic as Punjab Kings pulled off the impossible, chasing 265 to defeat Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026’s pulsating 35th encounter. Completing the chase in 18.5 overs for four wickets, PBKS now holds the record for the highest successful run-chase in IPL history.
Openers Priyansh Arya (43 off 17) and Prabhsimran Singh (76 off 26) lit up the powerplay with 116 runs, their 126-run partnership in 6.5 overs leaving DC shell-shocked. Prabhsimran’s aggressive fifty came off 18 balls, packed with nine boundaries and five maximums.
Captain Shreyas Iyer then took charge, remaining unbeaten on 71 from 36 deliveries at a blistering 197 strike rate, smashing three fours and seven sixes. Support came from Nehal Wadhera (25 off 15), Cooper Connolly (17 off 10), and Shashank Singh (19* off 10), ensuring a comfortable finish.
DC’s innings was a spectacle too, reaching 264/2. KL Rahul’s masterful 152 off 67 (16×4, 9×6) made him IPL’s top Indian scorer, backed by Nitish Rana’s 91 off 44. Yet, PBKS’s batting depth proved decisive.
Surpassing their own 2024 mark of 262 against KKR, this win positions PBKS as IPL’s ultimate chasers. The match will be remembered for its high-octane drama and boundary frenzy.
