NEW DELHI: It’s rare in T20 cricket to see a chase feel nearly impossible—and yet 264 still wasn’t enough. In IPL 2026 on Saturday, Punjab Kings stunned Delhi Capitals by six wickets in a blockbuster at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, marking what is now recorded as the highest successful run chase in the league’s history.
Key takeaways
- Delhi Capitals posted 264/2 in their 20 overs during the IPL 2026 match.
- KL Rahul struck an unbeaten 152 off 67 balls, but it ultimately fell short.
- Punjab Kings completed the chase in 19.3 overs, winning with seven balls remaining.
- Punjab broke the IPL record for the biggest successful pursuit, previously set by their own franchise in 2024.
- Shreyas Iyer finished the job with an unbeaten 71 off 36 after key partnerships were dismantled.
Delhi’s 264/2, led by Rahul’s 152*
Delhi Capitals built a massive total of 264/2, with KL Rahul delivering a dominant innings of 152 not out from 67 balls. Despite the brilliance at the top, the scoreline proved to be a high-water mark that the chasing side refused to let go to waste.
Punjab’s chase turns into history
Punjab Kings responded with attacking intent from the outset. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh opened the chase in ruthless fashion, smashing the Delhi bowlers to reach 116/0 in only six overs—an explosive start that changed the complexion of the contest.
Momentum surged further when Prabhsimran departed for 76 off 26, and Priyansh followed soon after with 43 off 17. Even then, the chase didn’t slow down. Captain Shreyas Iyer stepped forward and took control, striking an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls to guide Punjab Kings to victory.
Punjab Kings sealed the chase with seven balls to spare, completing the run chase against odds and rewriting the record books in the process. The result also meant they surpassed their own previous best for a successful IPL pursuit.
IPL’s highest successful run chases
With this win, the updated list of the highest successful chases in IPL history now reads as follows:
- 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)
A night of chaos at Arun Jaitley Stadium
The Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed complete mayhem as the chase spiralled into a full-blown run-fest. The crowd roared throughout, the atmosphere stayed electric, and the match delivered unfiltered entertainment from start to finish—an evening that felt like pure “paisa wasool” for everyone in attendance.
