Highest totals of Punjab Kings in IPL history
What's the story
In a high-scoring IPL 2026 thriller in Mullanpur, Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs. Blazing knocks from Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly helped the Kings post 254/7, the highest total this season. According to ESPNcricinfo, this was also Punjab Kings' second-highest total and the highest batting first in IPL history. Have a look at this list.
#1
262/2 vs KKR, Kolkata, 2024
In 2024, PBKS scripted history after chasing down 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. The Kings claimed a miraculous eight-wicket win with eight balls to spare. Jonny Bairstow slammed an unbeaten century, while Shashank Singh's 28-ball 68* made headlines. The latter smashed 8 sixes. As per ESPNcricinfo, this remains the highest target successfully chased in T20 cricket.
#2
254/7 vs LSG, Mullanpur, 2026
As mentioned, PBKS' 254/7 is now their second-highest total in IPL history, also their highest batting first. In the match against LSG, Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly did the bulk of scoring after Prabhsimran Singh departed in the first over. Arya hammered 93 off 37 balls (4 fours and 9 sixes), and Connolly smashed a 46-ball 87 (8 fours and 7 sixes).
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245/6 vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2025
PBKS' previous highest first-innings total came last year against Sunrisers Hyderabad. They racked up 245/6 with a concerted batting effort. However, Abhishek Sharma's 55-ball 141 helped SRH chase it down with nine balls remaining.