April 25, 2026 was a record-breaking day in IPL 2026 with two back-to-back high-scoring thrillers that had cricket fans across India on the edge of their seats. Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled off one of the greatest chases in IPL history, and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) chased down 229 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in another run-fest at Jaipur. Here is the complete match analysis, scorecards, player of the match performances, and key takeaways.
Match 1: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings — Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
📊 Match Result: Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets (18.5 overs)
| Team | Score | Overs | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 264/2 | 20 | 29 | 13 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 265/4 | 18.5 | 20 | 20 |
Toss: Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bat. Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Conditions: Clear sky, very hot, no wind.
🦇 DC Innings Highlights: KL Rahul’s Masterclass (152 off 67)
Delhi Capitals put up a colossal 264/2 in 20 overs, powered by one of the greatest T20 innings ever played in the IPL. KL Rahul was absolutely unstoppable, smashing 152 runs off just 67 balls at a stunning strike rate of 226.87, hitting 16 fours and 9 sixes. He anchored the innings from start to finish, adding a massive 220-run partnership for the 2nd wicket with Nitish Rana (91 off 44) — who himself hit 11 fours and 4 sixes.
DC Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 | c & b Arshdeep |
| KL Rahul* | 152 | 67 | 16 | 9 | 226.87 | Not Out |
| Nitish Rana | 91 | 44 | 11 | 4 | 206.82 | c Bartlett b Bartlett |
| David Miller* | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | Not Out |
PBKS Bowling: Arshdeep Singh (4-0-49-1), Xavier Bartlett (4-0-69-1), Marco Jansen (4-0-45-0), Yuzvendra Chahal (4-0-42-0), Marcus Stoinis (1-0-11-0)
🟡 PBKS Chase: A Record-Breaking Run Fest
Chasing 265, Punjab Kings came out all guns blazing. The opening pair of Priyansh Arya (43 off 17) and Prabhsimran Singh (76 off 26) set Arun Jaitley ablaze, putting on a 126-run opening stand in just 6.5 overs. Prabhsimran’s 76 off 26 balls at a ridiculous strike rate of 292 was breathtaking, featuring 9 fours and 5 sixes.
After two quick wickets in the middle, Shreyas Iyer walked in and played the match-winning knock of 71 off 36 balls, smashing 3 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 197, carrying PBKS home with 7 balls to spare. This is one of the most extraordinary IPL chases in the tournament’s history.
PBKS Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 43 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 252.94 | c & b Axar |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 76 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 292.31 | LBW Axar |
| Cooper Connolly | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 170 | b Kuldeep |
| Shreyas Iyer* | 71 | 36 | 3 | 7 | 197.22 | Not Out |
| Nehal Wadhera | 25 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 166.67 | c b Vipraj |
| Shashank Singh* | 19 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 190 | Not Out |
DC Bowling: Axar Patel (4-0-44-1), Kuldeep Yadav (4-0-46-2), Mukesh Kumar (3-0-55-0), T Natarajan (3.5-0-54-0), Vipraj Nigam (2-0-24-1), Aquib Nabi (2-0-41-0)
🏆 Match 1 Key Highlights
- KL Rahul’s 152* — One of the greatest T20 knocks in IPL history
- 265 chased — Possibly the highest successful chase in IPL 2026
- Prabhsimran 76 off 26 — SR of 292.31, absolutely stunning
- Shreyas Iyer 71 off 36 — Ice-cold match finisher
- 33 sixes hit — Combined in the entire match
Match 2: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
📊 Match Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets (18.3 overs)
| Team | Score | Overs | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 228/6 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 229/5 | 18.3 | 27 | 10 |
Toss: Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bowl. Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Conditions: Clear sky, hot, no wind.
🌟 RR Innings: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Teen Sensation (103 off 37!)
Rajasthan Royals’ innings was completely dominated by 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who played a jaw-dropping 103 off just 37 balls at a monstrous strike rate of 278.38. He smashed 5 fours and 12 sixes, obliterating the SRH bowling attack. Suryavanshi put on a 112-run 2nd wicket partnership with Dhruv Jurel (51 off 35), taking RR to a massive 228/6.
RR Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 125 | c b Malinga |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 103 | 37 | 5 | 12 | 278.38 | LBW Sakib |
| Dhruv Jurel | 51 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 145.71 | c b Nitish Reddy |
| Riyan Parag | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 | b Cummins |
| Donovan Ferreira | 33 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 206.25 | c b Malinga |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110 | c b Hinge |
SRH Bowling: Pat Cummins (4-0-27-1), Eshan Malinga (4-0-38-2), Praful Hinge (4-0-49-1), Sakib Hussain (4-0-62-1), Nitish Reddy (2-0-20-1), Shivang Kumar (2-0-31-0)
🔵 SRH Chase: Ishan Kishan & Abhishek Sharma Power Hyderabad Home
Sunrisers Hyderabad needed 229 and got off to a rocky start when Travis Head (6 off 5) fell early to Jofra Archer. But then Abhishek Sharma (57 off 29) and Ishan Kishan (74 off 31) combined for a brilliant 132-run 2nd wicket stand in just 9 overs, putting SRH firmly in control. Ishan Kishan’s 74 off 31 balls at a strike rate of 238.71 was spectacular, hitting 11 fours and 3 sixes.
Although SRH lost wickets at regular intervals in the death overs, Nitish Reddy (36 off 18) played a crucial cameo to take SRH over the line with 9 balls remaining.
SRH Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 120 | c b Archer |
| Abhishek Sharma | 57 | 29 | 11 | 1 | 196.55 | c b Ferreira |
| Ishan Kishan | 74 | 31 | 11 | 3 | 238.71 | c b Archer |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 29 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 120.83 | c b Brijesh |
| Nitish Reddy | 36 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 200 | LBW Brijesh |
| Salil Arora* | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 266.67 | Not Out |
RR Bowling: Jofra Archer (4-0-34-2), Brijesh Sharma (4-0-44-2), Eshan Malinga — wait, corrected — Tushar Deshpande (3-0-43-0), Nandre Burger (3.3-0-50-0), Donovan Ferreira (1-0-14-1), Ravi Bishnoi (1-0-16-0), Ravindra Jadeja (1-0-11-0)
🏆 Match 2 Key Highlights
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi 103 off 37 — 14-year-old prodigy with a scarcely believable century
- Ishan Kishan 74 off 31 — Brilliant counter-attacking chase
- 229 chased in 18.3 overs — SRH look unstoppable in IPL 2026
- Jofra Archer 2/34 — Best RR bowler but couldn’t save the team
- Brijesh Sharma 2/44 — Emerging young talent for RR
📊 IPL 2026 Points Table Update — After April 25
After yesterday’s results, the IPL 2026 points table is getting highly competitive. Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have strengthened their playoff cases, while Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals will need to regroup quickly.
For detailed team-wise performance analysis, check out our posts on Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Performance Review and Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Review. Also don’t miss our Top 10 Players to Watch in IPL 2026.
🌟 Player of the Match Performances
| Match | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| DC vs PBKS | 🏆 KL Rahul (DC) | 152* off 67 balls (SR: 226.87) — 16 fours, 9 sixes |
| DC vs PBKS | ⭐ Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) | 71* off 36 balls (SR: 197.22) — match-winning knock |
| RR vs SRH | 🏆 Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) | 103 off 37 balls (SR: 278.38) — 12 sixes |
| RR vs SRH | ⭐ Ishan Kishan (SRH) | 74 off 31 balls (SR: 238.71) — match-winning chase |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who won the PBKS vs DC match on April 25, 2026?
Punjab Kings (PBKS) won by 6 wickets, chasing down Delhi Capitals’ 264/2 in just 18.5 overs. It was one of the greatest run chases in IPL history.
Q2. What did KL Rahul score in DC vs PBKS IPL 2026?
KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 152 off 67 balls, striking at 226.87 with 16 fours and 9 sixes. It was one of the finest individual batting performances in IPL 2026.
Q3. How many runs did Vaibhav Suryavanshi score vs SRH?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a brilliant 103 off 37 balls at a strike rate of 278.38, hitting 5 fours and 12 sixes. Despite his heroics, RR lost by 5 wickets.
Q4. Who won RR vs SRH on April 25?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets, chasing 229 in 18.3 overs, led by Ishan Kishan’s 74 off 31 balls and Abhishek Sharma’s 57 off 29 balls.
Q5. Where was the DC vs PBKS match played?
The match was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi in the afternoon session of April 25, 2026.
Q6. Where was the RR vs SRH match played?
The evening match was played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, under clear hot conditions.
Q7. What is IPL 2026 schedule and where to watch?
IPL 2026 matches run from March 28 to May 31, 2026. Matches can be watched live on JioCinema (free streaming) and broadcast on Star Sports network. Check the official IPL 2026 schedule on iplt20.com.
🏏 What’s Next in IPL 2026?
The IPL 2026 action continues today, April 26, 2026, with two more exciting fixtures:
- 🏠 CSK vs GT — 3:30 PM IST — Chennai Super Kings will look to bounce back at home
- 🏠 LSG vs KKR — 7:30 PM IST — A must-win game for Lucknow Super Giants. Check our full LSG season preview here
With the IPL 2026 season heating up, every match is now a must-win for the lower-ranked teams. Stay tuned to AS Sports Nation for daily IPL 2026 updates, scorecards, and expert analysis.
📌 Also Read: Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Season Review | Top 10 IPL 2026 Players | LSG IPL 2026 Preview
