Punjab Kings achieved a historic milestone in the IPL by completing the most remarkable successful run chase ever witnessed on Friday.
They successfully pursued Kolkata Knight Riders’ imposing target of 262 runs, clinching a commanding eight-wicket victory and surpassing the previous record of 226-6 set by the Rajasthan Royals in 2020.
The standout performance came from opener Jonny Bairstow, whose unbeaten 108 off just 48 balls was a sight to behold, featuring eight boundaries and nine towering sixes.
Bairstow’s stellar display paved the way for Punjab’s triumph, with the Eden Gardens witnessing their victory with eight balls to spare.
The fireworks began with Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive 54 off 20 balls, setting the stage for Bairstow’s heroics.
Punjab’s monumental total of 262-2 marks their most significant innings in franchise history.
It also equals the highest score ever achieved in the IPL by a team batting second, matching Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 262-7 in response to Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 287-3 earlier this month, resulting in an exhilarating contest.
Following this sensational victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the eighth spot in the league standings, breaking a streak of four consecutive losses.
With six points from nine games, they have injected fresh momentum into their campaign.
