The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur witnessed absolute carnage on Sunday, April 19, 2026, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) shattered records to post the highest total of the IPL 2026 season.
Led by sensational knocks from Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly, PBKS amassed a mammoth 254/7 in their 20 overs against a shell-shocked Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Despite losing opener Prabhsimran Singh for a duck in the very first over, the hosts staged an incredible recovery that left LSG skipper Rishabh Pant searching for answers.
Priyansh Arya was the chief architect of the destruction, blasting 93 off just 37 balls, an innings decorated with nine towering sixes. He was ably supported by Cooper Connolly, who smashed 87 off 46 deliveries. Together, the duo stitched a breathtaking 182-run partnership for the second wicket, taking PBKS past the 100-run mark in just the ninth over. The Mullanpur crowd was treated to a rain of boundaries as the pair made a mockery of an LSG bowling attack that included international stars like Mitchell Marsh.
While both set batters fell in quick succession after the 14th over—thanks to a disciplined spell from Prince Yadav, who finished with 2/25—the momentum did not stall. Late-inning cameos from Marcus Stoinis (29) and a blistering 17 off 6 balls from Shashank Singh ensured PBKS crossed the 250-run milestone. This total now stands as the second-highest in Punjab Kings’ IPL history, eclipsed only by their 262-run effort against KKR in 2024. The innings featured a staggering 21 sixes, cementing PBKS’s reputation as one of the most dangerous batting units this season.
As PBKS looks to defend this massive target and maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026, the pressure shifts entirely to the LSG batting lineup.