KL Rahul 152 Powers DC to 264 vs PBKS in IPL 2026

KL Rahul 152 powered Delhi Capitals to 264/2 against Punjab Kings in the DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 match in Delhi on Saturday, marking the highest IPL score by an Indian. Rahul’s unbeaten 152 off 67 balls anchored a dominant batting display as Delhi recorded the highest team total of the season.

KL Rahul 152 leads DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 dominance

KL Rahul produced a landmark innings, finishing unbeaten on 152 from 67 deliveries. His knock included 16 fours and nine sixes and stands as the third-highest individual score in IPL history. It is also the highest IPL score by an Indian, surpassing the previous record of 141.

The innings marked the first 150-plus score in the IPL in 13 years. Rahul reached his century in 47 balls, registering the fastest IPL hundred of his career. His effort also became the highest individual score by an Indian in men’s T20 cricket.

Delhi Capitals 264 highlights batting dominance

Delhi Capitals 264 reflected sustained scoring across all phases of the innings. The team struck 29 fours and 13 sixes while maintaining a scoring rate above 200. The powerplay yielded 68 runs for one wicket, the side’s best start this season.

Batting first for the first time in IPL 2026, Delhi maintained momentum through the middle overs and accelerated further at the death. Punjab Kings struggled to contain the scoring, conceding heavily while also missing key chances in the field.

Nitish Rana 91 supports KL Rahul 152

Nitish Rana 91 provided crucial support, scoring 91 off 44 balls with 11 fours and four sixes. He shared a 220-run partnership with Rahul for the second wicket, the second-highest stand in IPL history.

The partnership came after the early dismissal of Pathum Nissanka. From that point, Punjab Kings failed to break the stand as Rahul and Rana combined controlled strokeplay with consistent boundary hitting.

Middle overs define DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 contest

Delhi Capitals added 145 runs in the middle overs, a decisive phase that shaped the contest. Rana accelerated with a 28-run over against Xavier Bartlett, hitting two sixes and four fours in a single over.

Rahul matched that momentum later, targeting Vijaykumar Vyshak with multiple boundaries. The pair rotated strike efficiently while capitalising on loose deliveries, ensuring continuous pressure on the bowlers.

Records underline KL Rahul 152 milestone

The innings placed Rahul among a select group of players to score 150-plus in IPL history. He joined the list led by scores of 175* and 158*, becoming only the third batter to reach the milestone.

Rahul also became the first player to score multiple IPL centuries for three different franchises, achieving two hundreds each for Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals.

The 220-run partnership fell just short of the IPL record of 229 for a wicket. Nevertheless, it remains one of the most significant stands in the tournament’s history.

The match added multiple statistical highlights, including Delhi Capitals’ highest total of IPL 2026 and Rahul’s career-best T20 performance. The result highlighted Delhi’s batting strength, while Punjab Kings’ bowling struggled to contain the scoring across phases.