Punjab Kings Pull Off Historic Win Against Kolkata Knight Riders

In a dramatic clash held on April 15, 2025, the Punjab Kings etched their name into IPL history by defending the lowest-ever total—just 111 runs—against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The match, played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, was a gripping contest that showcased bowling brilliance and nerves of steel.

Punjab Kings Pull Off Historic Win Against Kolkata Knight Riders

Punjab's Batting Falters After Fiery Start

Punjab Kings started their innings aggressively, racing to 39 without loss within the first few overs. However, their promising start quickly unraveled. A sudden batting collapse saw four wickets fall in rapid succession, bringing them down to 54/4 by the end of the powerplay.

Only Prabhsimran Singh managed to offer some resistance with a quick 30 off 15 balls. The rest of the lineup struggled to handle Kolkata’s disciplined bowling. Harshit Rana stood out with three wickets, while spin twins Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine chipped in with two each. Punjab was eventually bowled out for a mere 111 runs in just 15.3 overs.

KKR’s Chase Derailed by Punjab's Bowlers

Despite the modest target, Kolkata Knight Riders failed to capitalize. Both their openers—Sunil Narine and Quinton de Kock—were dismissed cheaply, and though they briefly stabilized the innings to reach 62/2, what followed was a complete collapse.

Yuzvendra Chahal turned the game on its head with a stunning spell, picking up four wickets. Marco Jansen provided perfect support, grabbing three scalps including that of the dangerous Andre Russell. Kolkata went from a comfortable position to being bundled out for 95, losing their last eight wickets for just 33 runs.

Punjab’s Redemption After Hyderabad Heartbreak

This remarkable turnaround came shortly after Punjab failed to defend a mammoth 246 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. That painful loss seemed to light a fire within the team. The bowlers came back with a renewed sense of purpose, executing their plans to perfection and delivering one of the greatest defensive performances in IPL history.

Shifting Positions in the Points Table

With this stunning win, Punjab Kings climbed up to fourth place in the IPL 2025 standings, having won four of their six matches so far. Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, find themselves slipping to sixth, struggling with consistency after losing four out of seven games.