India, April 25 -- For years, totals over 220 in T20 would intimidate teams chasing. But that aura is dissolving and the shift is not even subtle to gradual. As Punjab Kings showed in Saturday's six-wicket win chasing a record 265 in 18.5 overs, it's almost violent and fearsome.

On way to making history on a scorching afternoon here, Punjab Kings reduced one of the greatest T20 innings to a footnote. KL Rahul became only the third player in IPL history after Brendon McCullum and Chris Gayle to score over 150. But his unbeaten 152 (67 deliveries) and Nitish Rana's 44-ball 91 that took Delhi Capitals to 264/2 proved inadequate. Punjab openers Priyansh Arya (43 off 17 balls) and Prabhsimran Singh (76, off 26) scored over 100 in the power pl...