Punjab Kings (PBKS) achieved the highest successful run chase in Indian Premier League (IPL) history on April 26, 2026, by chasing down 265 against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Delhi. The record chase was aided by two dropped catches of PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, which left DC bowler Vipraj Nigam visibly frustrated.
According to match reports, Iyer was dropped twice during his innings, once by Karun Nair. The missed chances allowed Iyer to score a crucial 97 not out off 55 balls, guiding PBKS to victory with 2 balls to spare. The previous record for the highest successful chase in IPL was 262, set by Rajasthan Royals earlier in the 2026 season.
Nigam, who was bowling during the drops, was seen with his head in his hands after the second miss. The incident occurred in the 18th over of the PBKS innings, with the team needing 40 runs off 18 balls. Iyer capitalized on the reprieves, hitting 5 sixes and 9 fours in his innings.
The win keeps PBKS in contention for the playoffs, while DC's fielding lapses proved costly in a high-scoring match. The total of 265 is also the second-highest team total in IPL history, behind Sunrisers Hyderabad's 277 in 2024.
