Following the high-scoring thriller between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on 25 April 2026, Marcus Stoinis shared a supportive Instagram story for his former teammate and close friend, KL Rahul. Despite KL Rahul's record-breaking 152 off 67 balls*, the highest score by an Indian in IPL history. However, DC lost the match as PBKS chased down a massive target of 265. Stoinis, who now plays for Punjab Kings, posted a photo of the two sharing a moment on the field with the caption "My guy @klrahul".

The two developed a deep friendship while playing together for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in previous seasons.The post was seen as a mark of respect for Rahul's incredible individual performance, which ultimately ended in a heartbreaking defeat for his side. During the match, Stoinis was involved in a controversial moment where he caught Nitish Rana on the boundary; umpires ruled it a six after checking if his foot touched the rope. This match set a new world record for the highest successful run-chase in T20 history.

Marcus Stoinis’ controversial dismissal of Nitish Rana which was given as Six

During the 17th over of the Delhi Capitals' (DC) innings on 25 April 2026, Marcus Stoinis appeared to have dismissed Nitish Rana with a brilliant catch. However, following a video review, the decision was overturned and awarded as a six to the Capitals. Nitish Rana (batting on 74) slogged a full toss from Yuzvendra Chahal toward the deep backward square leg boundary. Stoinis took a sliding catch and the on-field umpire immediately signaled OUT. Rana even began walking back to the dugout as David Miller started his way to the middle.

Replays showed that as Stoinis completed the catch, his right boot made slight but clear contact with the boundary cushion. Under Law 19.5, a fielder is grounded beyond the boundary if they touch the rope while in contact with the ball. Consequently, the "out" was reversed to a six. This moment significantly altered the momentum of the DC innings as it came as a lifeline for Rana who went on to score 91 off 44 balls before eventually being dismissed by Xavier Bartlett in the 19th over. Rana and KL Rahul (who scored an unbeaten 152*) put on a 220-run stand, the second-highest in IPL history.Despite DC posting a massive 264/2, Punjab Kings (PBKS) successfully chased it down, setting a new record for the highest successful chase in IPL history.