Cooper Connolly breaks Sanath Jayasuriya's long-standing IPL feat after 18 years during PBKS vs RCB showdown

Cooper Connolly shattered Sanath Jayasuriya's 18-year-old debut-season record despite Punjab Kings' loss to RCB. RCB marched into the IPL 2026 playoffs after a commanding 23-run victory over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala.