On April 11, 2026, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) made history in the Indian Premier League by successfully chasing down a target of 220 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Mullanpur, becoming the first team to surpass 215 runs in a day-night match. The match began with SRH's openers, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, dominating the PBKS bowlers and setting a strong foundation with a score of 105/0 in the powerplay. However, PBKS made a remarkable comeback, led by Shreyas Iyer, who scored an unbeaten 69 runs off 33 balls. A turning point in the match came when Iyer introduced Shashank Singh into the bowling attack; Singh dismissed both Head and Sharma in quick succession, shifting the momentum back to PBKS. Iyer's calm demeanor and strategic decisions during the chase drew comparisons to legendary captain MS Dhoni, showcasing his potential as a future leader for the national team. With this victory, the Punjab Kings remain unbeaten and are on track for their first IPL title.