Fans erupt as KL Rahul’s 152 goes in vain after Punjab Kings chase down 265 in IPL 2026 run-fest

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Punjab Kings pulled off one of the most remarkable run chases of IPL 2026 as they defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets in a high-scoring thriller at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Match 35 of the tournament. Despite a breathtaking 152 from KL Rahul and a fiery 91 from Nitish Rana helping Delhi post a massive 264/2, Punjab responded with fearless batting and chased down the target in just 18.5 overs to seal a memorable victory.

KL Rahul’s sizzling ton powers DC to a formiddable total

After winning the toss, Delhi Capitals chose to bat first and made full use of the batting-friendly conditions. Although Pathum Nissanka departed early for 11 runs off just seven balls, Rahul took complete control of the innings with one of the finest knocks of the season. The stylish right-hander smashed 152 runs from just 67 deliveries, hammering 16 fours and nine towering sixes. His innings was a perfect blend of timing, placement, and brute power.

Rahul found excellent support from Rana, who played a brilliant attacking innings of 91 off only 44 balls. Rana struck 11 boundaries and four sixes as the duo added relentless pressure on the Punjab bowlers. Their partnership completely shifted the momentum in Delhi’s favour and ensured the home side crossed the 250-run mark comfortably. David Miller remained unbeaten on 3 as Delhi finished with a daunting total of 264/2 in their 20 overs.

Punjab Kings struggled to contain the flow of runs, with most bowlers having a difficult outing. Arshdeep Singh picked up one wicket but conceded 49 runs in his four overs, while Xavier Bartlett had an expensive spell of 1/69. Marco Jansen, Vyshak Vijaykumar, and Yuzvendra Chahal also failed to slow Delhi’s charge as the Capitals looked firmly in control at the innings break.

Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer propel PBKS to incredible chase

However, Punjab Kings came out with a completely different mindset during the chase. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh launched an immediate counterattack, refusing to let the required run rate build pressure. Priyansh smashed 43 off just 17 balls with five sixes, while Prabhsimran produced a sensational innings of 76 from only 26 deliveries, smashing nine fours and five sixes. Their explosive start gave Punjab the perfect platform for the historic chase.

Even after the openers departed, the momentum never dropped. Captain Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a commanding 71 off 36 balls, including seven sixes, keeping Delhi’s bowlers under constant pressure. Cooper Connolly added 17, while Nehal Wadhera’s useful 25 and Shashank Singh’s unbeaten 19 ensured there were no late hiccups. Punjab eventually reached 265/4 in 18.5 overs and completed one of the highest successful run chases in IPL history.

Delhi’s bowling attack had no answers on the night. Kuldeep Yadav was the best among them with figures of 2/46, while Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam picked up one wicket each. However, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, and the rest of the attack were taken apart by Punjab’s aggressive batting unit.

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