Punjab Kings Pull Off Jaw-Dropping Win Over KKR by Defending 111.

On April 15, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Punjab Kings (PBKS) met an intense match where beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs was possible during Match 31 in the IPL 2025 season.

Punjab Kings' Batting Collapse

Opting for batting first, PBKS had a tough start. A promising initial partnership of 39 runs in just 19 balls earlier was followed by a very sudden collapse: 4 wickets lost for 15 in just 17 balls. The leading run-scorer was Prabhsimran Singh with 30 runs, whereas Priyansh Arya scored 22. The team was bowled out in 15.3 overs, making just 111 runs. Bowler Harshit Rana with 3 wickets for 25 runs was supported by Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine with two wickets each. 

Chahal's Masterclass Turns the Tide

To defend that small total, PBKS would need outstanding bowling, and Yuzvendra Chahal delivered just that knockout punch at KKR through his destruction of the fiercest batting lineup with a magical spell of 4 wickets for 28 runs, resulting in their capitulation on the grounds by 95 in only 15.1 overs. Chahal thus turned out to be one of the key architects of one of the most dramatic turnarounds this season.

The moment where Yuzvendra Chahal turned the game ????#TATAIPL | #PBKSvKKR | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/D2O5ImOSf4 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 15, 2025

Match Highlights

- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur 
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 16 runs 
- Player of the Match: Yuzvendra Chahal (4/28)

Points Table Impact

This win took PBKS to fourth in the standings with four wins from six matches. KKR fell to sixth after this defeat. 

This is the match that inspires you about life's unpredictability in cricket, where strength and stoic determination can really make their way through the most intimidating of passages.