Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly script history vs LSG; break Gilchrist, Shaun Marsh's IPL record to...
Punjab Kings batters Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly added a 182-run stand against Lucknow Super Giants, registering one of the highest partnerships for the franchise in IPL history. This is the third 150-plus stand for Punjab Kings in the tournament. The highest remains the 206-run partnership between Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2011.
It is followed by the 183-run stand between KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal against Rajasthan Royals in 2020. The 182-run partnership by Arya and Connolly in 2026 is also among the fastest 100-plus stands for the team, with a run rate of 13. 65.
The fastest remains the 130-run stand between David Miller and R Sathish at a run rate of 15. 91 in 2013. Other quick stands include partnerships involving Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Deepak Hooda and KL Rahul.
Highest run-rate for a 100-plus stand for PBKS 15. 91 - 130*(49) - David Miller, R Sathish vs RCB, Mohali, 2013 13. 73 - 119*(52) - Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma vs MI, Mohali, 2023 13.
69 - 105(46) - Deepak Hooda, KL Rahul vs RR, Mumbai WS, 2021 13. 65 - 182(80) - Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly vs LSG, Mullanpur, 2026 12. 87 - 206(96) - Adam Gilchrist, Shaun Marsh vs RCB, Dharamsala, 2011 Punjab Kings scored 254 for seven in 20 overs, with Arya making 93 off 37 balls, including four fours and nine sixes, and Connolly scoring 87 off 46 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes.