One of the most thrilling matches, which was unexpected in IPL 2025, was Punjab Kings historic win over Kolkata Knight Riders on April 15, 2025. At the Maharaja Yatinder Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, PBKS defeated the 111 runs and managed to bundle out a strong KKR side at just 95 runs, making the lowest total ever defeated in IPL history.
A day to remember for PBKS cricket history
The Punjab Kings were put to the test in the early stage and were losing wickets at intervals while batting first. The top order failed to provide a solid start to the match, and giving wickets to KKR’s disciplined bowlers created pressure on the opposite team.
Prabhsimran Singh stood out as the top scorer for the team, smashing a quick 3 off 15 balls, which included some great shots. Priyans Arya also contributed with 22 runs. However, the team folded out for 111 runs in just 15 overs, a score that looked very easy to chase down.
The standout performances during the bowling of KKR were Harshit Rana (3/35), Sunil Narine, and Varun Chakraborty, who picked up two wickets each to put the other team at constant pressure.
The combat between Punjab and Kolkata as an Occasion.
Defending 111, Punjab Kings needed something special in their bowling. The pitch started to slow down in the second innings, and the PBKS bowler used it perfectly to their advantage.
Yuzvendra Chahal was the main lead who helped PBKS in collapsing KKR’s team. finishing with the magical figure of 4 wickets for 28 runs. Then took the wickets of three main middle-order batters of the teamsMeanwhile, Marco Jansen complemented him well , picking up 3 wickets for 17 runs, breaking KKR’s back during the powerplay.
Despite the solid knock of 37 runs, young Angkrish Raghuvanshi, KKR never really recovered from the early jolts and were bowled out for 85 runs in 15.1 overs, handing PBKS a thrilling win of 16 runs.
Player of the match: Yuzvendra Chahal.
Chahal’s game-changing spell got him the player of the match award. His variations, tight line and stategic bowling left KKR batters with no clue. He showed once again why he remains one of India’s top spinners.
What this match means to Punjab Kings.
This match gave a huge confidence boost to Punjab Kings as they defended the lowest total in a high-scoring ground. This helps in sending messages to other teams in the league.
With this win, Punjab came up in 4th place on the IPL 2025 points table. while KKR slipped down to the 6 th position in the league team list.
You can watch match highlights here.
Social buzz & fan reaction
Cricket fans flooded social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram and YouTube with reactions and memes after the nail-biting match. Hashtags like #PBKSvcKKR and #IPL2025.
Final thoughts
Matches like these remind us why the Indian Premier League is the most entertaining cricket league in the world. The Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 match will go down as one of the most iconic in T20 history. Despite a poor start, PBKS proved that belief, strategy, and execution could turn the game around—even while defending the lowest of scores.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on whether Punjab Kings can maintain this form and challenge for the top playoff spots. For KKR, it’s time for introspection and a stronger comeback in their next fixture.Watch Out the TIME TABLE OF the IPL 2025.
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