NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings surged to fourth place in the Indian Premier League 2025 points table after pulling off a sensational 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a dramatic low-scoring clash at Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Tuesday.
Defending a mere 111 — the lowest total ever successfully defended in IPL history — Punjab’s bowlers delivered a masterclass to bowl out KKR for just 95 in 15.1 overs. The victory marked PBKS's fourth win in six games, taking their tally to 8 points and significantly boosting their playoff hopes.
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Meanwhile, KKR slipped to sixth in the standings with six points from seven games. It was their fourth defeat of the season and a major blow to their momentum after looking comfortable in the early stages of the chase.
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Yuzvendra Chahal turned the game on its head with figures of 4/28, triggering a collapse after KKR were cruising at 62/2. Marco Jansen (3/17) and debutant Xavier Bartlett also played key roles in dismantling the batting order.
Earlier, PBKS had stumbled from 39/0 to 111 all out, with Harshit Rana (3/25) and Varun Chakravarthy doing the damage. Despite the collapse, Punjab’s spirited defense sealed a crucial win and lifted them into the top four.
Here's the updated IPL 2025 points table after the thriller today:
Defending a mere 111 — the lowest total ever successfully defended in IPL history — Punjab’s bowlers delivered a masterclass to bowl out KKR for just 95 in 15.1 overs. The victory marked PBKS's fourth win in six games, taking their tally to 8 points and significantly boosting their playoff hopes.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Meanwhile, KKR slipped to sixth in the standings with six points from seven games. It was their fourth defeat of the season and a major blow to their momentum after looking comfortable in the early stages of the chase.
Who's that IPL player?
Yuzvendra Chahal turned the game on its head with figures of 4/28, triggering a collapse after KKR were cruising at 62/2. Marco Jansen (3/17) and debutant Xavier Bartlett also played key roles in dismantling the batting order.
Earlier, PBKS had stumbled from 39/0 to 111 all out, with Harshit Rana (3/25) and Varun Chakravarthy doing the damage. Despite the collapse, Punjab’s spirited defense sealed a crucial win and lifted them into the top four.
Here's the updated IPL 2025 points table after the thriller today:
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