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IPL 2026: KL Rahul scripts history, becomes first Indian to…
KL Rahul makes history as the first Indian to score 150 runs in IPL, achieving 152 against Punjab Kings.
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IPL 2026: KL Rahul, Nitish Rana carnage! Delhi Capitals duo break all-time record vs Punjab Kings
TL;DR
KL Rahul and Nitish Rana set a new record for the highest partnership for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, scoring over 150 runs in just 70 balls. Their performance surpassed the previous record of 146 runs set in 2011.
Key points
- KL Rahul and Nitish Rana set a new partnership record
- They scored over 150 runs in just 70 balls
- The record surpassed the previous 146-run stand from 2011
Delhi CapitalsPunjab Kings
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals batters KL Rahul and Nitish Rana produced a batting masterclass, dismantling Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Rahul, who was handed an early lifeline after being dropped on 12 by Shashank Singh off Arshdeep Singh, made the most of the reprieve in ruthless fashion. The right-hander went on to dominate the PBKS bowling attack, playing shots all around the ground with authority and control.
Together with Rana, Rahul stitched a sensational unbeaten 150-plus stand, which came in just 70 balls. The partnership now stands as the highest for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings for any wicket, surpassing the 146-run stand between Virender Sehwag and David Warner in 2011.
The duo’s effort also eclipsed other notable stands, including the 106-run partnerships between Mayank Agarwal and Yuvraj Singh in 2015, and Agarwal with Shreyas Iyer in the same year.
Rahul reached a stunning century off just 47 balls - his sixth in IPL history - showcasing his ability to switch gears effortlessly after a cautious start.
At the other end, Rana provided the perfect support, racing to a 29-ball half-century and keeping the pressure firmly on the opposition.
One of the standout moments of the innings came in the 12th over, when Rana took on Xavier Bartlett and plundered 28 runs. The over now ranks among the most expensive ever conceded to a Delhi Capitals batter in IPL history.
Only three instances - all yielding 30 runs - sit above it, including efforts by Sehwag, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Rishabh Pant.
Most runs in an over by a DC batter in the IPL
30 - Virender Sehwag off Andrew Symonds (Deccan), Hyderabad, 2008
30 - Jake Fraser-McGurk off Washington Sundar (SRH), Delhi, 2024
30 - Rishabh Pant off Mohit Sharma (GT), Delhi, 2024
28 - Shreyas Iyer off Shivam Mavi (KKR), Delhi, 2018
28 - Rishabh Pant off Venkatesh Iyer (KKR), Visakhapatnam, 2024
28 - Jake Fraser-McGurk off Avesh Khan (RR), Delhi, 2024
28 - Nitish Rana off Xavier Bartlett (PBKS), Delhi, 2026
Century stands for DC vs PBKS (any wicket)
150* - KL Rahul & Nitish Rana, Delhi, 2026
146 - Virender Sehwag & David Warner, Delhi, 2011
106 - Mayank Agarwal & Yuvraj Singh, Pune, 2015
106 - Mayank Agarwal & Shreyas Iyer, Delhi, 2015
Q&A
What record did KL Rahul and Nitish Rana break in IPL 2026?
They broke the record for the highest partnership for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings, scoring over 150 runs.
How many runs did KL Rahul score against Punjab Kings?
KL Rahul played a dominant innings, contributing significantly to the unbeaten partnership but the exact runs scored were not specified.
Who were the previous record holders for the highest partnership for Delhi Capitals?
The previous record was held by Virender Sehwag and David Warner, who had a 146-run partnership in 2011.