IPL 2025: KKR trapped in Chahal’s spin, Punjab create history by defending 111 runs
Punjab has created history by defending the lowest score ever in IPL history. In the 31st match of IPL 2025 played in Mullanpur, Punjab first scored 111 runs in 15.3 overs and then bundled out KKR for 95 runs in 15.1 overs. Chahal, who played an important role in Punjab’s victory, took 4 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs, due to which he was given the Player of the Match award.
Lowest scores defended in IPL
111 – PBKS vs KKR, Mullanpur, 2025
116 – CSK vs PBKS, Durban, 2009
118 – SRH vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2018
119 – PBKS vs MI, Durban, 2009
119 – SRH vs PWI, Pune, 2013
Brilliant bowling by Punjab bowlers
Punjab bowlers bowled brilliantly to defend 111 runs, apart from Yuzvendra Chahal, fast bowler Marco Jansen took three wickets and the rest of the bowlers took one wicket each, due to which Punjab managed to defend the lowest score in the history of IPL.
KKR’s poor batting
Chasing 112 runs, Kolkata lost both their openers Sunil Narine (5) and Quinton de Kock (2) in quick succession. After that, captain Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi took a cautious approach and brought the team to 55/2 at the end of the powerplay. Both of them shared a 60-run partnership and put KKR on the path to winning the match.
Where do both the teams stand in the points table of IPL 2025
With this win, Punjab Kings have reached the fourth position in the points table with 8 points with 4 wins and two losses in 6 matches. At the same time, KKR is at the sixth position in the points table with 6 points with 4 losses and 3 wins in 7 matches.
