Punjab Kings etched their title in T20 historical past with a panoramic show of batting prowess, pulling off the very best profitable run chase within the shortest format on Friday. Their monumental feat got here in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders, as they surpassed the daunting goal of 262 runs with outstanding ease, securing an emphatic eight-wicket victory.
Spearheaded by an explosive knock from opener Jonny Bairstowwho remained unbeaten with a scintillating 108 off simply 48 deliveries, Punjab Kings showcased their explosive batting efficiency in an unimaginable show on the Eden Gardens. Bairstow's innings, laced with eight fours and 9 towering sixes, supplied the impetus wanted for PBKS to clinch the win, with Impression Participant Prabhsimran Singh additionally taking part in an important position with a blistering 54 off 20 balls to set the tone early on.
The aspect's monumental complete of 262-2 additionally stands as their highest innings within the IPL, additional cementing their place in historical past and marking a outstanding turnaround after a string of disappointing performances. Furthermore, Kings' spectacular run chase additionally equaled the joint-highest rating in IPL historical past for a workforce batting second, matching Royal Challengers Bangalore's 262-7 achieved earlier within the season.
With this resounding victory, Punjab Kings catapulted to eighth place within the IPL standings, notching up their first win in 5 matches and amassing six essential factors from 9 video games, reigniting their marketing campaign.
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PBKS broke South Africa's document to document the very best profitable run-chase in T20 historical past; the Proteas had created the document final 12 months once they chased down West Indies' 258-run rating.
Right here's the up to date listing of high T20 run-chases in historical past:
- 262 – Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Kolkata, IPL 2024
- 259 – South Africa vs West Indies, Centurion, 2023
- 253 – Middlesex vs Surrey, The Oval, T20 Blast 2023
- 244 – Australia vs New Zealand, Auckland, 2018
- 243 – Bulgaria vs Serbia, Sofia, 2022
Highest targets efficiently chased in IPL historical past:
- 262 – Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2024
- 224 – Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, 2020
- 224 – Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2024
- 219 – Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Tremendous Kings, 2021
Punjab Kings additionally broke the document for many sixes in an IPL innings. The PBKS batsmen smashed 24 sixes through the 262-run chase; of those, Prabhsimran Singh hit 5, Jonny Bairstow smashed 9, Rilee Russouw cleared the ropes twice, whereas Shashank Singh, who remained unbeaten on 68, hit 8.
Right here's the listing of most sixes in an IPL innings:
- 24 – PBKS vs KKR, 2024
- 22 – SRH vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2024
- 22 – SRH vs DC, Delhi, 2024
- 21 – RCB vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013
The match between KKR and PBKS noticed an mixture complete of 523 runs being scored, which is the third-highest in an IPL match. Apparently, the highest two mixture scores additionally got here within the ongoing season.
Right here's the detailed listing:
- 549 – RCB vs SRH, Bengaluru, 2024
- 523 – SRH vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024
- 523 – KKR vs PBKS, Kolkata, 2024
- 469 – CSK vs RR, Chennai, 2010
- 465 – DC vs SRH, Delhi, 2024
