Led by Jonny Bairstow's incredible hundred, Punjab Kings set a new world record for the highest run chase in the history of T20 cricket as they overhauled the 262-run target set by Kolkata Knight Riders with eight wickets to spare in the IPL on Friday. More

In the sweltering heat of a dry Kolkata evening, Punjab Kings batters unleashed a barrage of sixes, hitting 24 in total, as they surpassed the target of 262 runs in just 18.4 overs. Bairstow led the charge with an unbeaten 108 off 48 balls, supported by Shashank Singh's 68 not out off 28 balls and Prabhsimran Singh's rapid 54 off just 20 balls. More

Led by Jonny Bairstow's remarkable century, Punjab Kings set a new world record for the highest run chase in T20 cricket history by surpassing the 262-run target set by Kolkata Knight Riders with eight wickets in hand during the IPL on Friday. Punjab Kings surpassed South Africa's 259/4 against the West Indies in March of last year. In the IPL, the previous record was held by Rajasthan Royals for chasing down 224 against KKR at Eden Gardens, matching the record they had set against Punjab Kings (formerly known as Kings XI Punjab) in 2020 in Sharjah. More

Led by Jonny Bairstow's incredible hundred, Punjab Kings set a new world record for the highest run chase in the history of T20 cricket as they overhauled the 262-run target set by Kolkata Knight Riders with eight wickets to spare in the IPL on Friday. More

Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten 108 off 45 balls powered Punjab Kings to the highest successful run chase in Indian Premier League history on Friday. Punjab Kings successfully chased down Kolkata Knight Riders' 261/6 with eight balls remaining. Opener Bairstow finished the innings with 108 not out off 48 balls, while Shashank Singh scored 68 not out off 28 balls. Prabhsimran Singh, the other opener, contributed 54 off 20 balls to Punjab Kings' victory. More

Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten 108 off 45 balls propelled Punjab Kings to the highest successful run chase in Indian Premier League history on Friday, as they successfully chased down Kolkata Knight Riders' 261/6 with eight balls to spare. Bairstow remained unbeaten, finishing the innings with 108 off 48 balls, while Shashank Singh contributed 68 not out off 28 balls. Prabhsimran Singh, the other opener, played a crucial role in Punjab Kings' win by scoring 54 off 20 balls. More

Jonny Bairstow's exceptional century led Punjab Kings to achieve a new world record for the highest run chase in T20 cricket history, surpassing the 262-run target set by Kolkata Knight Riders with eight wickets in hand in the IPL on Friday. Punjab Kings surpassed South Africa's record of 259/4 against the West Indies from March of last year. More

Sunil Narine's approach is straightforward: see the ball and hit it over the park. The Kolkata Knight Riders' star opener once again delivered, blasting a brilliant 71 off 32 balls to provide a strong start for the two-time champions, forming a solid 138-run partnership with Phil Salt. Narine's explosive 71-run knock, which featured nine boundaries and four sixes, places him among top performers in the IPL 2024 Powerplay alongside RCB's Virat Kohli and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Travis Head. More

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday urged the BCCI to find a way to strike a balance between bat and ball, highlighting the plight of the bowlers in the ongoing Indian Premier League on flat decks and extra batter in the form of an Impact Player. The pitches so far in the latest edition of IPL have been a batters' paradise. With power-hitters on every side, teams have crossed the 200-run mark with ease. More

Riding on Philip Salt (75) and Sunil Narine (71) dazzling fifties and sharp cameos from middle-order batters late in the innings, KKR posted their second highest total ever in the IPL -- 261 for 6. In KKR's run fest at home, skipper Shreyas Iyer played a solid hand, firing a 10-ball 28. More

Matthew Hayden, the former Australian opener known for his aggressive batting style, has picked Virat Kohli instead of captain Rohit Sharma to open the innings for India in the forthcoming T20 World Cup. Hayden suggests pairing Kohli with young batting talent Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top, as the left-right batting duo would provide a strategic advantage to Team India. More

Shubman Gill's milestone 100th IPL match didn't result in a win for the Gujarat Titans, but the team's captain was pleased with his squad's fighting spirit during the massive chase against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Despite Rashid Khan's late heroics in the final over, Delhi Capitals held on for an exhilarating four-run victory over the Gujarat Titans. More

RCB recently snapped out of a horrendous six-game losing streak after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad at their home on Thursday. RCB currently sit at the bottom of the points table with just 4 points after 9 games. More

Yuvraj Singh has lauded Dinesh Karthik's IPL form but advises against T20 World Cup selection if he's not assured a spot in India's XI. With options like Pant and Samson in form and younger, Yuvraj has stressed the importance of fielding players who can make an impact. Karthik's inclusion debate intensifies as his IPL performance gains attention ahead of the global event. More

Yuzvendra Chahal has been in prolific touch in the IPL this season and is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker alongside Jasprit Bumrah. Chahal was also not part of the T20 World Cups squads in 2021 and 2022. More