In a thrilling match, Cooper Connolly (representing Punjab Kings) set a new record for the most sixes hit by a batter in their debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season, surpassing the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya. Connolly achieved this milestone during his innings of 37 runs off 22 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), bringing his total to 32 sixes in the tournament. Despite his efforts, Punjab Kings fell short, losing by 23 runs after finishing their innings at 199/8. RCB, led by Virat Kohli's 58 runs, posted a formidable target of 222 runs. The defeat marked PBKS's sixth consecutive loss, leaving them in a precarious position in the points table as they strive to secure a playoff spot. Connolly's performance has been a silver lining for the team, as he has amassed 473 runs in 12 innings at an average of 47.30, making him the top scorer for PBKS this season. The team now faces a challenging path ahead, needing favorable outcomes in other matches to keep their playoff hopes alive.