In a historic low-scoring thriller of Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Scorecard at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 15, 2025, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) defended the lowest total in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, defeating the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs in Match 31 of the season.
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Scorecard
- Punjab Kings: 111 all out in 15.3 overs
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 95 all out in 15.1 overs
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 16 runs
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Punjab Batting
Kolkata Bowling
Kolkata Batting
Punjab Bowling
Punjab’s Batting Collapse
After electing to bat first, PBKS struggled against KKR’s disciplined bowling attack. Prabhsimran Singh top-scored with a brisk 30 off 15 balls, but the rest of the lineup faltered. Harshit Rana led KKR’s bowling with figures of 3 for 25, while Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy each claimed two wickets. PBKS were bowled out for a mere 111 runs in 15.3 overs.
KKR’s Unexpected Collapse
Chasing a modest target, KKR appeared poised for victory. However, PBKS’s bowlers turned the game around dramatically. Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a match-winning performance, taking 4 wickets for 28 runs, while Marco Jansen supported with 3 for 17. KKR’s batting lineup crumbled, losing eight wickets for just 33 runs, and were all out for 95 in 15.1 overs.
Key Performances
- Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS): 4 wickets for 28 runs
- Marco Jansen (PBKS): 3 wickets for 17 runs
- Harshit Rana (KKR): 3 wickets for 25 runs
Captains’ Reactions on Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Scorecard
PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer praised his team’s resilience, stating, “There was variable bounce in the wicket… We had this at the back of our mind and we asked the bowlers to keep this in mind. And they executed it.
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane acknowledged the team’s batting failure, noting the need for better application in future matches.
Historical Significance on Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Scorecard
This match set a new IPL record for the lowest total successfully defended, surpassing the previous record of 116. PBKS’s remarkable bowling performance turned what seemed like a certain defeat into a memorable victory.
Most 4-plus wicket hauls in the IPL
8 – Yuzvendra Chahal
8 – Sunil Narine
7 – Lasith Malinga
6 – Kagiso Rabada
5 – Amit Mishra
This was Chahal’s third 4-plus wicket haul vs KKR, the most by a bowler against an opponent in the IPL.
Lowest totals defended in the IPL
111 – PBKS vs KKR, Mullanpur, 2025
116/9 – CSK vs PBKS, Durban, 2009
118 – SRH vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2018
119/8 – PBKS vs MI, Durban, 2009
119/8 – SRH vs PWI, Pune, 2013
*excludes rain-affected games
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