Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya of Punjab Kings (AP Photo) Punjab Kings produced a breathtaking response to Delhi Capitals’ massive total as Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh burst into the attack to rewrite the IPL 2026 powerplay records.Chasing a daunting 264 after KL Rahul’s unbeaten 152 and Nitish Rana’s 91, Punjab took Delhi to 264 for 2 and needed a fearless start. What followed was one of the most explosive powerplay displays in IPL history. Arya and Prabhsimran took the DC bowlers to the cleaners, racing to 100 in just 5.2 overs, the second fastest team hundred in IPL history. Only Sunrisers Hyderabad have gone faster and achieved the mark in 5 matches against Delhi at the same venue in 2024.
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“We didn’t play good cricket” – Mahela Jayawardene after MI’s biggest IPL loss vs CSKBy the end of the over, Punjab had climbed to 116 for no loss, the second-highest overs total in the IPL. Despite the steep chase, the opening pair showed no signs of pressure, attacking from the start and maintaining relentless scoring.Arya set the tone early with a lightning start and attacked the pitchers in the power play. His aggressive intent was perfectly matched by Prabhsimran, who continued his fine form with a stunning attack of his own. The right-hander raced to 71 not out from just 23 balls in the powerplay to post one of the highest individual scores in over 1-6 in IPL history.The duo’s approach completely overturned the story of the match. What looked like a formidable total quickly began to feel within reach as the Delhi bowlers struggled to maintain the flow of runs. Boundaries came at will and the fielding was ineffective as both batsmen found the gaps with ease and cleared the ropes regularly.The grandstand was eventually broken after the powerplay, but not before significant damage was done. Arya was dismissed for 43 off 17 balls to skipper Axar Patel, while Prabhsimran’s explosive innings ended on 76 off just 26 deliveries when he was trapped by Kuldeep Yadav.Earlier, Delhi Capitals batting dominated the proceedings. Rahul’s 152 not out, the highest score by an Indian in IPL history, and Rana’s 91 in a record partnership of 220 runs off just 96 balls. That effort set up what looked like an overall winning game.
