It took a monumental effort from KL Rahul to set the tone for Delhi Capitals against the unbeaten Punjab Kings, and the star batter delivered in style with a sensational 152 off 67 balls at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.
Rahul’s breathtaking knock, laced with 16 boundaries and nine sixes, powered Delhi to a massive 264/2 in 20 overs after being put in to bat. Facing a formidable Punjab bowling attack, the Capitals adopted an aggressive approach right from the start, with Rahul anchoring and accelerating the innings to perfection.
The innings now ranks as the third-highest individual score in Indian Premier League history. In the process, Rahul also became the first Indian batter to score 150 or more in the IPL. He surpassed the previous highest score by an Indian — 141 by Abhishek Sharma in 2025.
Highest Individual Scores in IPL History
- 175* – Chris Gayle (RCB) vs PWI, 2013
- 158* – Brendon McCullum (KKR) vs RCB, 2008
- 152* – KL Rahul (DC) vs PBKS, 2026
- 141 – Abhishek Sharma (SRH) vs PBKS, 2025
- 140* – Quinton de Kock (KKR) vs LSG, 2022
Delhi’s total of 264/2 is not only the highest of IPL 2026 so far but also the franchise’s best-ever score and the seventh-highest team total in IPL history.
Highest Team Total in IPL History
The record for the highest team score still belongs to Sunrisers Hyderabad, who posted 287 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru under the captaincy of Pat Cummins.
IPL 2026: Highest Team Score (So Far)
- Delhi Capitals – 264/2 (20 overs)
Rahul’s innings was further complemented by a record-breaking 220-run partnership with Nitish Rana, which now stands as the second-highest partnership in IPL history.
Highest Partnerships in IPL History
- 229 – AB de Villiers & Virat Kohli vs GL, 2016
- 220 – KL Rahul & Nitish Rana vs PBKS, 2026
- 215* – AB de Villiers & Virat Kohli vs MI, 2015
- 210* – KL Rahul & Quinton de Kock vs KKR, 2022
- 210 – Sai Sudharsan & Shubman Gill vs CSK, 2024
Rahul’s knock will go down as one of the finest innings in IPL history, combining power, precision, and composure under pressure.
