In a thrilling IPL match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) achieved a record chase of 265 runs, led by KL Rahul's remarkable 152 not out. Former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite criticized the Delhi Capitals' (DC) bowling tactics, particularly their defensive strategy in the powerplay. He noted that DC's bowlers, including Mukesh Kumar and Auqib Nabi, conceded 87 runs in the first five overs, allowing PBKS to race to 116 runs without loss. Brathwaite emphasized the need for a more aggressive approach, suggesting that key bowlers like Natarajan and Kuldeep Yadav should have been utilized earlier to apply pressure. He pointed out that by the time DC introduced Kuldeep in the eighth over, PBKS had already surged to 127 runs. The match was further marred by fielding errors, including two dropped catches of DC captain Shreyas Iyer, which proved costly as PBKS completed the highest successful chase in IPL history with seven balls to spare.