New Delhi, April 4 -- Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings on Friday in their second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The team chased a massive total of 209 with 8 balls to spare. Although it was a team effort, the chase was set up by their record-breaking opening stand in the IPL powerplay, thanks to Prabhsimran Singh (43 off 34 balls) and Priyansh Arya (39 off just 11).

Speaking after the match, the pair credited their success to a selfless approach where team goals always come before individual milestones, according to a press release.

"Our aim is never about scoring a 50 or a 100. The intent is always to give the team a start that makes the chase easier," said Prabhsimran Singh.

"Priyansh started brilliant...