Delhi, 25 April (Sports Desk)
| Top Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| KL Rahul(DC) | 152 | 67 | 16 | 9 | 226.87 |
| Nitish Rana(DC) | 91 | 44 | 11 | 4 | 206.82 |
| Top Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Kuldeep Singh Yadav(DC) | 4 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 11.5 |
| Axar Patel(DC) | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11 |
Here’s a complete, detailed match report of the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings (Match 35):
Match Summary
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings
- Date: 25 April 2026
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets
- Margin: 7 balls remaining
First Innings – Delhi Capitals Batting Explosion
Delhi Capitals delivered a batting masterclass, posting a massive 264/2 in 20 overs.
⭐ Key Performances:
- KL Rahul – 152* (67 balls)
- One of the highest scores in IPL history
- Dominated PBKS bowlers with boundaries and sixes
- Nitish Rana – 91 (44 balls)
- Built a 220+ run partnership with Rahul
- DC completely controlled the innings, especially in middle and death overs
👉 At this stage, DC looked almost unbeatable with such a huge total.
Second Innings – Punjab Kings Create HISTORY
Punjab Kings chased down 265 runs in just 18.5 overs, pulling off:
👉 Highest successful run chase in T20 history
🔥 Match-Winning Performances:
- Prabhsimran Singh – 76 (aggressive start)
- Shreyas Iyer (c) – 71* (36 balls)
- Calm and explosive finishing
- Priyansh Arya – 43 (quick support knock)
Punjab’s batting was fearless from ball one, keeping the required rate under control.
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Turning Points of the Match
- Rahul–Rana partnership (220+ runs) gave DC a giant total
- Prabhsimran’s powerplay assault shifted momentum early
- Dropped catches by DC fielders, especially Iyer’s chances
- Shreyas Iyer’s captain’s knock sealed the chase clinically
Final Scorecard
- Delhi Capitals: 264/2 (20 overs)
- Punjab Kings: 265/4 (18.5 overs)
Player of the Match
- KL Rahul (DC) – 152* (67)
- Despite being on the losing side, his innings was extraordinary
Key Highlights
- Record-breaking T20 run chase (265)
- KL Rahul’s 152* – one of IPL’s greatest innings
- Punjab Kings chased 260+ with ease and overs to spare
- A pure batting spectacle – almost no bowler dominated
Match Conclusion
This match will go down as one of the greatest games in IPL history.
Even after scoring 264, Delhi Capitals couldn’t defend it, as Punjab Kings produced a fearless, historic chase and proved why T20 cricket is unpredictable.
