The match began with Punjab Kings winning the toss and opting to bat first, a decision that quickly backfired as they were bowled out for just 111 in 15.3 overs
Punjab Kings pulled off the unthinkable by defending the lowest total in IPL history, securing a dramatic 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders on 15 April at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. (Highlights | Full Coverage | Points Table | Cricket News)
The match began with Punjab Kings winning the toss and opting to bat first, a decision that quickly backfired as they were bowled out for just 111 in 15.3 overs.
The KKR bowling attack, led by Harshit Rana (3/25), Varun Chakravarthy (2/21), and Sunil Narine (2/14), dominated the Punjab top order. After an early start by Priyansh Arya (22) and Prabhsimran Singh (30), Punjab crumbled to 53/5, with reckless batting and poor shot selection making it difficult for them to recover.
Chasing a modest target of 112, Kolkata Knight Riders seemed to be in control at 71/3 in 9.1 overs. But then came a dramatic collapse, with KKR losing seven wickets for just 24 runs in six overs, eventually being bowled out for 95 in 15.1 overs.
Yuzvendra Chahal was the hero for Punjab Kings, spinning his way to 4/28 and turning the game in his team's favor. Marco Jansen also played a key role, picking up 3/17.
This stunning fightback saw PBKS win by 16 runs and climb into the top four of the IPL 2025 points table.