Match Summary

In a milestone Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) made it possible by holding the record-lowest total in IPL history after beating the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs. Played on April 15, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, PBKS posted 111 all out in 15.3 overs. Despite that low score, their bowlers gave a spectacular performance, dismissing KKR for only 95 in 15.1 overs, the lowest successful total defense of the tournament's history.

Key Performances

• Yuzvendra Chahal was PBKS's star bowler, taking 4 wickets for 28 runs, destroying KKR's middle order, and touching off a spectacular collapse.

• Marco Jansen ably backed him up, claiming 3 wickets for 17 runs, including the vital wicket of Harshit Rana, which left KKR at 79/8.

• KKR's last hope, Andre Russell, battled gamely with a 17 from 11 balls, including three sixes. He was run out as the last wicket, caught by Arshdeep Singh, who had previously brought about a vital edge on Vaibhav Arora.

Turning Point

The turning point arrived when KKR, in pursuit of 112, was left at 79/8. Even as there was a brief revival by Russell, PBKS's bowlers kept their cool, securing victory by a 16-run margin.

Batting Highlights

Prabhsimran Singh led the batting for PBKS with a rapid 30 off 15 balls, giving a good start.

Harshit Rana was KKR's best bowler, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs, while Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy each took 2 wickets, but they couldn't save the collapse.

Captain's View

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer was proud of his team's performance, crediting the difficult pitch conditions and the bowlers' great execution. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane praised PBKS's bowlers for their disciplined strategy, which resulted in their defeat.

Historical Background

This win is crucial for PBKS, as it proves they are a resilient team and that their bowling attack is effective even under adverse conditions. The game would be remembered as a reflection of the inconsistency of T20 cricket.

Match Summary

• PBKS: 111 all out (15.3 overs)
• KKR: 95 all out (15.1 overs)
• Result: PBKS won by 16 runs
• Player of the Match: Yuzvendra Chahal