April 25, 2026, will go down as one of the most historic days in the 19-year-long history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). It was a double header day in the 19th edition of the IPL. The first match, which was the 35th fixture of IPL 2026 was played between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS).
While Delhi Capitals threw everything in their caliber to Punjab Kings, it wasn’t enough. Punjab Kings made a mockery of Delhi Capitals’ target of 265. The Shreyas Iyer-led side reached the threshold with six wickets and as many as seven balls to spare.
The second match of the day saw yet another run-fest as Royals hosted Sunrisers at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Royals scored 228 batting first, and Sunrisers, who were bolstered by the return of their designated captain, Pat Cummins, chased it down with nine balls and five wickets to spare.
Four all-time records created during DC vs PBKS and RR vs SRH clash
- Punjab Kings registered the highest successful chase in T20 cricket history as they scored 265 for the loss of four wickets. In doing so, they eclipsed their own record of chasing 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2024.
- KL Rahul’s 152* is now the highest individual score for any Indian batter in T20 cricket and the IPL. Previously, Abhishek Sharma held the record for the highest individual score (141) by an Indian in the IPL. The record for the highest individual score (151) in overall T20 cricket by an Indian previously belonged to Tilak Varma.
- A total of 986 runs were scored in 77.2 overs, combining both matches – the most runs in a single day in the IPL.
- 59 Sixes were hit, combining both matches – a new record for the most sixes in the IPL.
