Punjab Kings achieved a historic milestone in T20 cricket by completing the highest ever successful run chase in the IPL. They secured a thrilling victory over Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. PBKS successfully chased down a massive target of 264 runs, surpassing their own record set in 2024 when they chased down 261 against Kolkata Knight Riders.
The Punjab Kings’ openers, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, provided a blazing start to the innings, propelling the team past 100 runs within the PowerPlay. Despite the daunting task ahead, with 73 runs needed from the last six overs, captain Shreyas Iyer led from the front as PBKS managed to achieve the target with seven balls to spare.
This remarkable feat now stands as the highest successful run chase in IPL history, with the top five being:
1. PBKS – 264 against DC in 2026
2. PBKS – 261 against KKR in 2024
3. SRH – 245 against PBKS in 2025
4. RCB – 227 against LSG in 2025
5. RR – 223 against PBKS in 2025
The Punjab Kings’ exceptional performance will go down in the annals of T20 cricket history as they continue to showcase their prowess in the IPL. The match was played on April 25, 2026, marking a memorable moment for PBKS and their fans.
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