New Delhi, April 25: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) faced off against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their 35th match. Batting first at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, the Delhi Capitals scored a staggering 264 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets in their 20 overs. This marks the highest score in IPL history for the Delhi Capitals.
Previously, in 2024, the Delhi Capitals had set their highest score at 257 runs against the Mumbai Indians, losing 4 wickets in that match. After losing the toss, the Capitals struggled initially. Pathum Nissanka managed only 11 runs off 7 balls before being dismissed by Arshdeep Singh. However, Nitish Rana and KL Rahul took charge, forming a record partnership of 220 runs for the second wicket. This partnership is now the second-largest in IPL history.
The PBKS bowlers found themselves completely overwhelmed by the duo. Rahul played a remarkable innings, scoring 152 runs off 67 balls, which included 16 fours and 9 sixes. With this performance, he became the Indian player with the highest individual score in IPL history, breaking the previous record held by Abhishek Sharma, who scored 141 runs in IPL 2025 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rahul also set a new record for the highest T20 innings by an Indian, surpassing Tilak Varma’s 151 runs in 2024.
Nitish Rana also showcased his form, scoring a powerful 91 runs off just 44 balls, hitting 11 fours and 4 sixes. David Miller remained not out with 3 runs. The Punjab bowlers faced severe punishment, with Arshdeep Singh taking 1 wicket for 49 runs in 4 overs, while Javier Bartlett conceded 69 runs in his 4 overs. Marco Jansen went wicketless, giving away 45 runs. The Rahul-Rana partnership targeted Yuzvendra Chahal as well, scoring 42 runs off his 4 overs.
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