DC vs PBKS Live Score IPL 2026: KL Rahul’s 152*, Ngidi Injury, PBKS Chase
The Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings clash in IPL 2026 delivered pure entertainment for cricket fans, combining a record-breaking batting display, a tense chase, and a worrying injury scare. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, KL Rahul produced a stunning unbeaten 152 off 67 balls as Delhi Capitals piled up 264/2 after choosing to bat first. Rahul’s knock included 16 fours and nine sixes, while Nitish Rana also played a brilliant hand with 91 off 44 balls. Their 220-run stand for the second wicket completely changed the tone of the innings.
Rahul’s innings was especially special because it became the highest score by an Indian batter in IPL history, a landmark moment that IPL fans will remember for a long time. Delhi’s total of 264/2 gave Punjab Kings a massive target of 265, setting up one of the biggest pressure chases of the season. (NDTV Sports)
Punjab Kings, however, did not back down. Shreyas Iyer led the response with authority, reaching 63 off 32 balls as PBKS stayed in the hunt at 243/4 after 17.1 overs in the live update. Earlier in the chase, Iyer had already helped steady the innings after Punjab made a strong start through Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya.
The match also took a concerning turn when Delhi Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi hurt himself badly while fielding. He was stretchered off after an ambulance entered the ground and was taken to hospital, adding an emotional edge to an already intense contest. (NDTV Sports)
Before the match, the numbers already hinted at a blockbuster. Punjab Kings came into the game unbeaten in IPL 2026 with five wins and one no-result, while Delhi Capitals were chasing momentum in a mixed campaign. The head-to-head record between the two teams was also perfectly balanced, with 17 wins each and one no-result before this match.
For IPL fans, DC vs PBKS had everything: a record batting masterclass, a fierce run chase, fielding mistakes under pressure, and a dramatic injury stoppage. KL Rahul’s innings will headline the scorecard, but Punjab’s fightback ensured this fixture stayed alive deep into the contest.
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