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In one of the most jaw-dropping turnarounds in IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) created history by defending the lowest total ever in the Indian Premier League. PBKS bowled out Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for just 95 while defending a modest 111, sealing a thrilling 16-run win that fans won’t forget anytime soon.
111 All Out – And Still a Win?
Yes, you read that right. PBKS were bundled out for 111 runs—the third-lowest total of IPL 2025. But what followed was nothing short of a miracle.
Chasing just 112, KKR were cruising at 71/3 in 9.1 overs before Yuzvendra Chahal unleashed his magic. The veteran leg-spinner delivered a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for 28 runs, triggering a collapse that saw KKR lose 7 wickets for just 24 runs.
Chahal’s Magic Spell Turns the Tide
Chahal’s spell was nothing short of legendary:
- Ajinkya Rahane (17) – LBW in the 8th over
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (37) – Caught at backward point
- Rinku Singh (2) – Clean bowled with a beauty
- Ramandeep Singh (0) – Gone the very next ball!
His back-to-back wickets in the 12th over swung the game sharply in PBKS’s favor. It was Chahal’s experience and fearless bowling that truly changed the outcome.
Preity Zinta’s Emotional Reaction Goes Viral
PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta was seen hugging Chahal post-match in pure celebration. Her emotional reaction has since gone viral across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, with fans praising her passion for the game and her team.
Bowling Heroes: Jansen, Bartlett, and Arshdeep Step Up
While Chahal stole the show, others delivered crucial blows too:
- Marco Jansen: 3/17 including the prized wicket of Sunil Narine
- Xavier Bartlett: 1 wicket and a brilliant low catch
- Glenn Maxwell & Arshdeep Singh: Chipped in with one wicket each
- KKR’s tail couldn’t withstand the pressure, and PBKS closed the game in 15.1 overs.
Russell’s Late Blitz Not Enough
Andre Russell provided a glimmer of hope with a late burst—hitting 16 runs off an over—but lacked support. KKR were left needing 17 off the final 6 overs with just two wickets in hand, but PBKS held their nerve.
IPL Records Broken
- Lowest Total Defended in IPL History: 111 (PBKS vs KKR 2025)
- Previous Record: 116 by CSK vs KXIP in IPL 2009
PBKS Batting Collapse
Earlier in the day, PBKS struggled with the bat. Only Prabhsimran Singh (30) and Priyansh Arya (22) reached decent scores. KKR’s bowlers dominated:
- Harshit Rana: 3/25
- Varun Chakaravarthy & Sunil Narine: 2 wickets each
But even after a strong bowling show, KKR couldn’t seal the win.
Final Scorecard
PBKS: 111 all out (19.5 overs)
KKR: 95 all out (15.1 overs)
Result: PBKS won by 16 runs
Player of the Match: Yuzvendra Chahal (4/28)
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