In what will likely be remembered as one of the crucial extraordinary matches in T20 history, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) chased down a monumental goal of 265 to defeat the Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.
The Match 35 encounter saw records tumble as PBKS reached 265/4 in only 18.5 overs, completing the best successful run chase within the history of the Indian Premier League. This victory cements Punjab’s position at the highest of the points table and keeps their unbeaten streak alive within the 2026 season.
Earlier within the day, Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bat first. What followed was a batting masterclass led by KL Rahul, who smashed a panoramic 152 off just 67 balls*. Rahul’s innings, which included 16 boundaries and 9 towering sixes, set the record for the best individual rating by an Indian within the IPL.
He was brilliantly supported by Nitish Rana, who played a whirlwind knock of 91 off 44 balls. Together, the duo shared an enormous 220-run partnership for the second wicket, propelling Delhi to a staggering total of 264/2. The Punjab Kings, faced with an almost unimaginable task, began their pursuit with fearless aggression.
Listed here are some twitter reactions:
🚨 RECORD WIN BY PUNJAB KINGS 🚨🏏🔥
250+ targets chased down in Men’s T20s 💥
265 – PBKS vs DC, Delhi, 2026 🥶
262 – PBKS vs KKR, Kolkata, 2024 ⚡
259 – SA vs WI, Centurion, 2023 🔥
258 – Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, Brisbane, 2025 💣
253 – Middlesex vs Surrey, The Oval,… pic.twitter.com/tijEUgeYSN— Rushikesh Vadolkar (@RVadolkar) April 25, 2026
The Chase Masters have reached a brand new peak! 📈
✅ Recent Record: 265/4 (PBKS vs DC, 2026)
✅ Old Record: 262/2 (PBKS vs KKR, 2024)KL Rahul’s historic 152* for DC wasn’t enough as Shreyas Iyer & Co. scripted history in Delhi. Pure carnage! 🏏💥 #IPL #CricketStats… pic.twitter.com/JL6Q0nnDlj
— COC (@Controversyy3) April 25, 2026
https://twitter.com/tomcruise007_/status/2048047377068814365?s=46
https://twitter.com/nafees_22/status/2048047109849698574?s=46
PBKS chased 265 against DC. That is just unbelievable 😱. Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer 🥶- I’m eagerly waiting for the RCB vs PBKS match. It should be absolute cinema 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/ghhDCBopPN
— Ishika (@imishikaaa18) April 25, 2026
Well played KARUN NAIR 🤝
Shreyas Iyer escaped twice in a over and won a game for PBKS!!
Pure luck on PBKS side!
Hard luck KL Rahul 💔
DC VS PBKS #DCvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/wJtqd1kRxm
— Muthuvel_Tweets (@Muthuvel_Tweets) April 25, 2026
SHREYAS IYER IS ON A MISSION!
4 matches, 4 match-winning masterclasses. The PBKS skipper is batting on a unique level in #IPL2026:
🏏 50(29) vs CSK
🏏 69*(33) vs SRH
🏏 66(35) vs MI
🏏 71*(36) vs DC (Record Chase!)He is not just winning games; he’s leading an undefeated… pic.twitter.com/W8TeEiarsv
— The Buzz Filter (@TheBuzzFilter) April 25, 2026
Prabhsimran, Arya Blitz Powers PBKS as Iyer’s Unbeaten 71 Seals Chase
Openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya took the DC bowlers to the cleaners from the primary over. Prabhsimran was particularly destructive, slamming 76 off 26 balls, while Arya contributed a rapid 43 off 17. Their opening stand of 126 in lower than seven overs provided the obligatory momentum.
Despite losing just a few quick wickets to Kuldeep Yadav (2/46), PBKS remained heading in the right direction. The ending touches were provided by captain Shreyas Iyer, who remained unbeaten on 71 off 36 balls. Iyer showed great composure under immense pressure, hitting 7 sixes to bring the goal nearby.
He was well-supported by Shashank Singh (19)*, who hit the winning runs with seven balls to spare. This historic win not only highlights Punjab’s incredible batting depth but additionally leaves Delhi looking for answers after failing to defend the best total of the season.
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