{"id":50301,"date":"2026-04-25T17:41:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=50301"},"modified":"2026-04-25T17:53:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:23:03","slug":"ipl-2026-kl-rahuls-152-puts-dc-into-ipl-historys-top-six-highest-team-totals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/ipl-2026-kl-rahuls-152-puts-dc-into-ipl-historys-top-six-highest-team-totals\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026: KL Rahul\u2019s 152 puts DC into IPL history\u2019s top six highest team totals"},"content":{"rendered":"

264 for 2: Delhi post sixth-highest total in IPL history<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delhi Capitals piled up 264 for 2 against Punjab Kings, now the sixth-highest team total in the IPL. Only the extreme scores from Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders sit above it on the all-time list, led by 287\/3 by Hyderabad in 2024.<\/p>\n

The innings never stalled. After a brisk powerplay, Delhi added 121 between overs 7 and 15, then smashed 75 in the last five. The surface was not flat throughout, but Punjab\u2019s execution slipped. Missed chances and erratic lengths meant Delhi were rarely forced to adjust.<\/p>\n

The turning point came early when KL Rahul was dropped on 12 by Shashank Singh. He was put down again on 51. Both chances proved costly. By the end, Punjab were chasing shadows, with the game drifting out of reach well before the final over.<\/p>\n

Rahul\u2019s 152: control first, then calculated attack<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rahul finished on 152 off 67 balls, the highest score by an Indian in IPL history and third overall. His innings had 16 fours and 9 sixes, but it was not reckless hitting. For the first half, he relied on timing and placement, scoring at over 200 without forcing shots.<\/p>\n

He reached his hundred in 45 balls, his fastest in the league. From there, he shifted gears, targeting the shorter side and anticipating slower balls. Bowlers went wide and into the pitch, but Rahul adapted quickly, using the crease and angles.<\/p>\n

He became only the second Indian after Tilak Varma to score 150-plus in men\u2019s T20 cricket. More importantly, he carried the innings deep, ensuring Delhi did not lose momentum at any stage.<\/p>\n

Rana complements, partnership breaks records<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nitish Rana made 91 off 44 balls, with 11 fours and 4 sixes. He matched Rahul\u2019s tempo and kept the pressure on spin and seam alike. His scoring zones were square of the wicket, especially against anything short.<\/p>\n

The pair added 220 for the second wicket, the highest partnership in Delhi\u2019s IPL history and second-highest overall in the tournament. It came at a strike rate that left no room for recovery.<\/p>\n

One over summed up the innings: Xavier Bartlett went for 28 in the 12th, with Rana taking him apart. That phase shifted the target from big to excessive. Even when Rana fell in the 18th over, the damage was done.<\/p>\n

Punjab bowlers struggle; missed chances hurt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punjab\u2019s attack lacked control. Bartlett finished with 1 for 69 in four overs. Arshdeep Singh conceded 49, while Marco Jansen went for 45. None found a consistent length once the ball got older.<\/p>\n

The bigger issue was in the field. Shashank\u2019s dropped catches allowed Rahul to build and then dominate. At this level, such errors rarely stay small. This time, they cost heavily.<\/p>\n

Punjab now face a chase that demands something unusual. Delhi, with 264 on the board, have already done more than enough.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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