IPL 2026: 59 sixes, 96 fours…986 runs, Saturday was heavy on the bowlers; These 6 big records were made on 25th April

IPL 2026: ipl 2026 Saturday, 25th April was recorded as one of the most explosive days in the history of cricket, when the batsmen created such a storm on the field that a flurry of records were created. In both the matches played on this day, there was such a rain of runs, sixes and big scores, which filled the fans with excitement and for the bowlers this day was no less than a nightmare.

In the afternoon there was a match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, while in the evening Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad were face to face. Both the matches together wrote a new chapter in IPL history.

Which records were made?

1. Most runs in a day

A total of 986 runs were scored in both the matches played on 25 April, which is the highest in a single day in the 19-year history of IPL. In the first match, Delhi Capitals scored a huge score of 264 runs, but Punjab Kings achieved this target by scoring 265 runs in 18.5 overs. In the second match, Rajasthan had scored 228 runs, in response to which Sunrisers won the match by scoring 229 runs.

2. KL Rahul’s special century

This record breaking day was started by KL Rahul, who scored unbeaten 152 runs in 67 balls. This inning was not only the biggest inning of the match, but he also made the record of the highest individual score for India in T20 cricket.

3. Most sixes

When runs are scored, sixes also rain, and that is what happened on this day. A total of 59 sixes were hit in both the matches, which is the highest in a single day in IPL history.

4. Highest score of 50+

A total of 8 50+ scores were seen in both the matches on Saturday. Which included 2 centuries. First, KL Rahul and then Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a century in the second match. Apart from this Nitish Rana, Prabhasimran, Shreyas Iyer. Dhruv Jurel, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan had scored half-centuries.

5. Punjab Kings’ historic run chase

Punjab Kings, chasing 265 runs, completed the biggest successful run chase in T20 cricket history. With this victory he broke his own old record. Earlier in 2024, Punjab had achieved the target of 262 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders.

6. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s blast

In the evening match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi caught everyone’s attention with his stormy batting. While playing at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, he hit 12 sixes. This is a new record for the most number of sixes hit by an Indian player in an IPL match.