Xavier Bartlett Sets Unwanted Record for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026
Xavier Bartlett Scripts Unwanted Record With Most Expensive Bowling Returns For Punjab Kings In IPL History
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In the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals, Xavier Bartlett of Punjab Kings registered the worst bowling figures in the franchise's history, conceding 69 runs in four overs. His performance contributed to Delhi's record total of 264 runs, highlighted by KL Rahul's unbeaten 152 and Nitish Rana's 91.
- 01Xavier Bartlett's figures of 1/69 are the worst in Punjab Kings' IPL history.
- 02Delhi Capitals scored a record 264 runs, the highest in IPL history.
- 03KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 152, reaching his century in just 47 balls.
- 04Nitish Rana contributed significantly with 91 runs, including a 28-run over against Bartlett.
- 05Punjab Kings' bowlers struggled, with only Arshdeep Singh and Bartlett taking wickets.
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During the IPL 2026 match on Saturday, Xavier Bartlett of Punjab Kings made an unwanted mark in the franchise's history by conceding 69 runs in four overs, leading to the worst bowling figures for a PBKS bowler. His performance came against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where DC set a new IPL record by scoring 264 runs. KL Rahul was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 152 off 47 balls, marking his sixth IPL century. Nitish Rana also played a crucial role, scoring 91 runs and hitting a massive 28-run over against Bartlett. Despite early success in dismissing Pathum Nissanka, Punjab's bowlers struggled to contain the scoring, with only Arshdeep Singh and Bartlett managing to take wickets in an otherwise one-sided match.
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This match highlights the challenges faced by Punjab Kings' bowling attack, which may affect team strategy in future matches.
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