Punjab Kings completed the highest successful run chase in IPL history, chasing 264 against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh fired a rapid start, followed by steady innings from Shreyas Iyer’s DC, but PBKS sealed victory with seven balls to spare, reflecting a trend toward higher-scoring games in recent seasons.
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-Gaurav Sharma
Punjab Kings pulled off the highest successful run chase in IPL history, hunting down 264 against Delhi Capitals and winning by six wickets in their IPL 2026 meeting at Arun Jaitley Stadium, where a packed crowd watched a record target fall with seven balls still unused.
The chase overturned a massive total from Delhi Capitals, who had earlier reached 264/2 in 20 overs. KL Rahul drove that innings with an unbeaten 152 off 67 balls, yet even that career-defining knock could not secure victory once Punjab Kings replied with relentless hitting.
Punjab Kings set a new IPL record for the highest successful run chase by scoring 264 against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, winning with six wickets to spare after contributions from Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer.
Highest successful run chase in IPL history and record-breaking PBKS chase
Punjab Kings’ pursuit began with a furious opening stand from local batter Priyansh Arya and partner Prabhsimran Singh. Both attacked from the first over, smashing Delhi Capitals’ bowlers to all parts and racing to 116 without loss inside six overs, giving the visitors the ideal base for such a steep chase.
Prabhsimran smashed 76 from 26 balls, while Priyansh contributed 43 from only 17 deliveries before both fell. After that, captain Shreyas Iyer controlled the innings, scoring an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls and guiding Punjab Kings calmly past the target in the 19th over.
Highest successful run chase in IPL history and IPL record list
With this result, Punjab Kings improved their own record for the highest successful run chase in IPL history. They had earlier chased 261 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. The updated list of top chases underlines how high-scoring contests have grown more common across recent IPL seasons.
| Team | Target chased | Opponent | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 264 | DC | 2026 |
| PBKS | 261 | KKR | 2024 |
| SRH | 245 | PBKS | 2025 |
| RCB | 227 | LSG | 2025 |
| RR | 223 | PBKS | 2025 |
The atmosphere in the stadium matched the numbers on the scoreboard. Fans stood for most of the chase, with constant noise and flashing lights creating a festival feel as boundaries kept flowing. Spectators described the contest as pure entertainment and “paisa wasool” after witnessing such a high-scoring game.
