New Delhi: Who would have thought that 264 would not be enough in T20? But that’s exactly what happened as Punjab Kings chased the most successful runs in IPL history by beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets in an IPL 2026 clash on Saturday.After Delhi Capitals piled up a massive 264/2 in 20 overs – KL Rahul’s sensational 152* off 67 balls – it still wasn’t enough. What followed was pure carnage, as the Punjab Kings turned the impossible into reality.
Chasing the record total, local boys Priyansh Arya and Prabhasmaran Singh came out all guns blazing. The pair tore the bowlers apart, reaching 116/0 in just six overs and setting the perfect platform for the chase.Once Prabhasmaran (76 off 26) and Priyansh (43 off 17) departed, captain Shreyas Iyer took center stage. Leading from the front, he scored an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls to send the Punjab Kings home in style.PBKS chased down the mammoth target to clinch a historic win with seven balls to spare. In the process, he broke his own record for the most successful runs chase in IPL history, having previously chased down 261 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024.
Most successful run chases in IPL Date:
- PBKS – 264 vs. DC (2026)
- PBKS – 261 vs KKR (2024)
- SRH – 245 vs PBKS (2025)
- RCB – 227 vs LSG (2025)
- RR – 223 vs. PBKS (2025)
It was utter mayhem at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.The fans were on their feet, the noise was deafening, and the atmosphere was electric. What unfolded was a run-fest for the ages – pure, unfiltered fun, a truly ‘money-spinning’ for everyone in attendance.
