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Top 5 Highest Run Chases by PBKS in IPL history 

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Let’s find out about the top 5 times when PBKS chased the highest scores in the IPL. Punjab Kings have been playing in the IPL since it started in 2008, but they haven’t won the trophy even once.

Even though Punjab Kings haven’t won many trophies, they have set some big records in the IPL, like chasing the highest scores. They have done this five times, chasing scores of over 200 runs in IPL history. Punjab Kings hold the 10th position for chasing the highest score in IPL history.

Let’s start with the highest score they’ve ever chased:

5. PBKS vs CSK IPL 2023 Match – 201

In the 2023 IPL season, Punjab Kings played against Chennai Super Kings. Chennai’s batter, Devon Conway, hit many fours and a six, scoring 92 runs in 52 balls. People didn’t think Punjab could win, but they did. Sikandar Raza hit a six on the last ball, and Punjab reached over 200 runs in 20 overs.

Prabhsimran Singh scored the most runs for Punjab with 42 runs in 24 balls, and Liam Livingstone scored 40 runs. Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

4. PBKS vs KKR IPL 2010 Match – 204

In 2010, Punjab Kings played Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Kolkata’s Chris Gayle scored 88 runs with 8 sixes and 6 fours. This helped Kolkata set a high score of 200 for 3. But Punjab’s Mahela Jayawardene scored 110 runs with 14 fours and 3 sixes. Punjab won the match by scoring 204/2 in 18.2 overs. They won by 8 wickets at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens stadium.

3. PBKS vs CSK IPL 2014 Match – 206

In the IPL 2014, Punjab Kings managed to chase the highest score of 205 runs. This time, they played against Chennai Super Kings, who gave them a tough challenge. CSK’s opening players, Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum, scored over 100 runs together.

When Punjab lost their first player, Glenn Maxwell took charge and scored 95 runs off 43 balls, hitting 15 boundaries and 2 sixes. David Miller from South Africa also played well, scoring 54 runs in 37 balls. Thanks to their efforts, Punjab Kings won the match by 6 wickets at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

2. PBKS vs SRH IPL 2014 Match – 211

In 2014, Punjab Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in a cricket match. Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 205 runs with the help of players like Naman Ojha, Shikhar Dhawan, and David Warner. But Punjab Kings chased this score easily by scoring 206 runs. Manan Vohra, Wriddhiman Saha, and Glenn Maxwell played well for Punjab Kings. They won the match by 6 wickets.

1. PBKS vs RCB IPL 2022 Match – 208

The Punjab Kings played really well in a cricket match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 205 runs, and Faf du Plessis made 88 of those runs by hitting the ball really hard. After that, the Royal Challengers Bangalore gave the Punjab Kings a target of 206 runs.

But the Punjab Kings didn’t give up. Players like Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Mayank Agarwal scored a lot of runs for their team. They managed to score 208 runs before losing five wickets, which means they won the match. This was the highest score ever chased by the Punjab Kings in a match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. They played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai.

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