PBKS chase record: Iyer shines after two dropped chances
PBKS chase record: Iyer shines after two dropped chances
Punjab Kings pull off IPL's highest chase in Delhi as Shreyas Iyer survives two drops to score 71 and seal a dramatic win.
In Delhi, Punjab Kings pulled off the IPL's highest successful chase, chasing 265 against Delhi Capitals, with a blistering start from Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya setting the tone. Singh smashed 76 off 26 balls and Arya contributed 43 off 17 as the openers stitched a 126-run stand in just 6.5 overs to lay the foundation for a record chase.
Shreyas Iyer, PBKS captain, survived two lifelines when Karun Nair dropped catches under him. The first mistake came on the last ball of the 15th over when Vipraj Nigam moved in, settled under the loft but watched the ball slip away. Four balls later, Iyer again escaped when Kuldeep Yadav produced a delivery that went high toward long-on but was dropped by Nair a second time. Those missed chances kept Iyer at the crease and paved the way for a big innings.
Iyer went on to score 71 off 36 balls and anchored the chase, guiding PBKS to victory with seven balls to spare. Delhi Capitals’ fielding blunders played a significant part in allowing the record chase to unfold, overshadowing what had begun as a competitive contest.
Axar Patel admitted after the toss that DC had made avoidable mistakes, aiming to post a strong total on a dry, hot pitch but failing to defend it. The bruising start by PBKS and Iyer’s late flourish turned the day on its head and sent a message that this season’s IPL race remains wide open.
This win reinforces Punjab Kings’ position near the top of the standings and adds a dramatic chapter to IPL history as the highest successful chase ever recorded.
