Punjab Kings record highest-ever IPL run-chase
Punjab Kings produced the highest ever IPL run-chase, getting to a target of 265 as they beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Prabhsimran Singh set the tone at the top of the order with 76 from just 26 balls while opening partner Priyansh Arya contributed 43 in a stand of 126 inside seven overs.
The Kings were not to be done even as both openers lost their wickets with Shreyas Iyer smashing an unbeaten 71 from 36 deliveries and Shashank Singh finished finished the demolition job with 19 not out.
Earlier, the Capitals would thought they were in with a big chance as KL Rahul was masterful for his 152 not out in a total of 264-2 in 20 overs.
Nitish Rana was the other major contributor in the innings with 91 off 44 balls as the Capitals breached the 260-run mark but it proved to be not enough for a victory.
Sunrisers too strong as they overcome Rajasthan Royals
Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down a target of 229 to beat the Royals by seven wickets as skipper Ishan Kishan led the way with 74 from 31 deliveries.
Abhishek Sharma kick-started he chase with a quick-fire 57 while Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed a brisk 36 from 18 balls.
Former Proteas international Heinrich Klaasen took the Sunrisers over the line with 29 as the they won with nine balls to spare.
Delhi Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been discharged from hospital and is in a stable condition after being stretchered off during Saturday's IPL clash against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Virat Kohli became only the third player in IPL history to surpass 300 sixes, reaching the milestone during a match-winning performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Titans on Friday.
Virat Kohli was in superb form to guide the Royal Challengers Bangalore to a five wicket victory against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Chennai Super Kings delivered a clinical masterclass at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, dismantling Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in the IPL 33rd match.
