IPL 2026: PBKS Complete Highest Succesful Run Chase In Tournament History; Script Six-Wicket Win Over DC
Published : April 25, 2026 at 2:54 PM IST
|Updated : April 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM IST
Hyderabad: Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued their unbeaten run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, beating Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. PBKS inked history, completing the highest successful chase in the history of IPL by taking down a target of 265. Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer scored half-centuries to ensure a smooth chase for the visiting side.
Notably, PBKS broke their own record of chasing 262 against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024.
Chasing a daunting target of 265, openers Priyansh Arya (43) and Prabhsimran Singh (76) formed a 126-run opening stand from just 41 deliveries. Shreyas Iyer then played a key role in the middle order, scoring 71 runs from just 36 deliveries. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets.
Batting first, DC also posted 264/2 riding on KL Rahul's knock of unbeaten 152 runs from just 67 deliveries, laced with nine sixes. Nitish Rana scored just 91 runs from just 44 deliveries, laced with four sixes.
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DC vs PBKS Live Score: Punjab complete highest successful chase in 18.5 overs
PBKS have inked history by completing the highest successful chase in IPL history against DC on Saturday. Openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya set the base for the team, and captain Shreyas Iyer then capitalised on it to take the team over the finish line. A lot of records were broken today, and PBKS continue their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Run rate slows down as Punjab lose three wickets
After a flying start, PBKS lost three wickets. The pair of Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera are on the crease now with the team needing 72 more runs to win. Both have played with a strike rate of around 140, but they will need to up the ante for taking the team over the finish line.
DC vs PBKS Live Score: 116/0 after powerplay, Punjab on their way to chase
If DC batters were aggressive, PBKS are one step ahead, and they are ultra-aggressive. Openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya are wreaking havoc in the middle with their knocks. Prabhsmiran has smashed 71 runs from just 23 deliveries while Priyansh has amassed 38 runs from 14 deliveries.
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Delhi Post 264/2 as KL Rahul scores 152
Rahul was the star of the show as he posted the third-highest individual score in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The batter has played a knock of 152 runs from just 67 deliveries, laced with nine sixes. Also, he, along with Nitish Rana, formed the second-highest partnership in IPL history, a 220-run stand for the second wicket. DC have rewritten record books here while posting a total of 264/2.
DC vs PBKS Live Score:KL Rahul scores hundred, Delhi 189/1 after 15 overs
KL Rahul is batting with an absolute masterclass and has completed his 6th IPL century in just 47 balls. Both batters are now smashing shots all over the ground and getting a lot of runs against the opposition bowlers. Nitish Rana is also playing explosive knocks from the other end and they will aim for a total around 250 now.
Highest individual scores in the IPL
175* - Chris Gayle (RCB) vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013
158* - Brendon McCullum (KKR) vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2008
152* - KL Rahul (DC) vs PBKS, Delhi, 2026
141 - Abhishek Sharma (SRH) vs PBKS, Hyderabad, 2025
140* - Quinton de Kock (KKR) vs LSG, Mumbai DYP, 2022
DC vs PBKS Live Score: KL Rahul scores fifty, Delhi post 102/1 after 10 overs
KL Rahul is playing all his shots comfortably and his strokes are coming from the middle of the bat. Also, the DC opener is hammering the ball around the strike rate of around 200 which is much needed in teh fast-paced format. Nitish Rana is playing second fiddle from the other end and the duo is setting up the team for a decent total.
DC vs PBKS Live Score: KL Rahul and Nitish Rana boost run rate after Pathum Nissanka's dismissal
Pathum Nissanka was dismissed early in the innings as he fialed in an attempt to play a slog against left-arm seamer Arshdeep. PBKS are doing sloppy fielding as they leaked some runs due to poor fielding including a catch drop of KL Rahul by Shashank Singh. Rahul is looking much more comfortable at the crease today than the previous match and is playng with a strike rate over 200.
DC vs PBKS Live Score: Axar Patel decides to bat after winning the toss
Unlike the trend in the night games, DC have opted to bat after winning the toss. Captain Axar Patel said at the toss that the track will slow down as the game progresses. Both the teams don't want to tweak with their team combination and are going with an unchanged playing XI. This is just the fifth time in 35 matches that the captain winning the toss has opted to bat in IPL 2026.
Most consecutive tosses won in the IPL
9 - SRH (2015-16)
9 - CSK (2019)
9 - DC (2025-26)*
8 - CSK (2018-19)
8 - RR (2023)
