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Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 31 Match Summary

PBKS vs KKR, 2025 - T20 Summary

Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Scorecard
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Match 31, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur , Apr 15, 2025
Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
111 (15.3/20)
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
95 (15.1/20)
Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Yuzvendra Chahal
    4/28(4)
PBKS 111/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/110976-simran-singh-playerprofile>Prabhsimran Singh</a>
Prabhsimran Singh
30 (15)
  • 2x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 200SR
<a href=/cricket/players/117258-priyansh-arya-playerprofile>Priyansh Arya</a>
Priyansh Arya
22 (12)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 183.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Harshit Rana
ECON 8.33
3
OVERS
25/3
R/W
Bowler
Sunil Narine
ECON 4.66
3
OVERS
14/2
R/W
KKR 95/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/114990-angkrish-raghuvanshi-playerprofile>Angkrish Raghuvanshi</a>
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
37 (28)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 132.14SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1536-andre-russell-playerprofile>Andre Russell</a>
Andre Russell
17 (11)
  • 1x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 154.54SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal
ECON 7.00
4
OVERS
28/4
R/W
Bowler
Marco Jansen
ECON 5.36
3.1
OVERS
17/3
R/W
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A game that perfectly captures why we love this sport and why the Indian Premier League continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. After failing to defend 245 in their last outing in Hyderabad, they turned things around dramatically by defending just 111 in Mullanpur, a venue that hasn’t exactly been a happy hunting ground for them. With this win, Punjab move up to 4th on the points table, boasting 4 wins from 6 games. On the other hand, the Knight Riders will be gutted to have let this one slip. They’re still chasing consistency, with back-to-back wins continuing to elude them, and have now dropped to 6th place. Up next in the 2025 Indian Premier League, the Delhi Capitals host the Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, 16th April. The first ball is scheduled for 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but be sure to join us early for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Yuzvendra Chahal is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his stellar bowling performance. Chahal believes it was a complete team effort that led to the win. He mentions that they felt they were in the game once they picked up a couple of early wickets and it gave them the momentum to keep pushing. Mentions that the pitch wasn’t easy to bat on, with noticeable turn on offer. He mentions that his very first delivery turned sharply, prompting Shreyas Iyer to suggest having a slip in place, knowing they needed wickets to defend a low total. He adds that he has always had self-belief and constantly thinks about ways to dismiss batters. Shares that he varied his pace deliberately to make it harder for the batters to time their shots.
The captain of the Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer, is in for a chat. Says that he is finding it hard to put into words the feelings he had after the match. He highlights the importance of taking wickets to secure a victory and appreciates having the right players in the right positions on the field. During his batting innings, Iyer noticed the variable bounce of the pitch. He credits the bowlers for maintaining discipline, which ultimately led to their win. Iyer reveals that the team's hopes and expectations soared when Yuzvendra Chahal started turning the ball effectively, and from that moment on, they gained momentum. He emphasises the need for the team to stay humble and focused, ensuring this victory doesn't distract them from their future goals
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Ricky Ponting, PBKS Head Coach, reflects on the thrilling match, stating his heart rate is still high after the intense contest. He humorously mentions not wanting to be part of such games at his age, highlighting the unpredictability of the format. Ponting praises Yuzvendra Chahal's outstanding performance, noting that Chahal had overcome a shoulder injury to play a crucial role. Ponting commends his team's remarkable comeback in the second innings, expressing pride in their efforts. He acknowledges that even if they had lost, he wouldn't have been disheartened, given the team's performance. However, he feels that their decision-making with the bat left much to be desired. Ponting also discusses the team's strategy with the new ball, using Marco Jansen and Xavier Bartlett to exploit specific matchups. He describes the game as one of the best he's been part of.
The captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Ajinkya Rahane, says he doesn’t have anything to explain. He says he takes the blame for this dismal effort. He says Angkrish wasn’t sure on the LBW where he (Rahane) was not out, as the impact was outside off. He says he wasn’t thinking about the net run rate at any time of the chase and he just was thinking to get those two points because the wicket wasn’t easy to bat. He says the PBKS batting lineup was strong and their bowlers did a good job to restrict them to such a low total. He says as an individual and team, they should be confident in such chases and should keep the intent going, but then, this wicket wasn’t the one where you can play across the line, so that is what went wrong. He says, at the moment, there are too many things going on in his head, and he will try to keep himself calm and think about what he will talk about in the dressing room. He mentions the tournament is a long one and it’s important to keep the confidence intact going ahead in the season.
Earlier, after the toss went in their favour, PBKS got off to a brisk start. Everything seemed on track as they were 39/0 in the 4th over, but once the opening stand was broken, it all went downhill for the home side. While some of the dismissals were a result of the bowler's skill, others were self-inflicted due to poor shot selection. Wickets fell at regular intervals, and no one could step up to halt the slide, a recurring theme on the night for both teams. Eventually, the Kings were bowled out for just 111. Harshit Rana inflicted the early damage, finishing with a three-wicket haul and emerging as KKR's standout bowler on the night. In the middle phase, it was the spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy who combined to tighten the screws and dismantle the Kings' batting lineup.
At 62/2, KKR seemed to be in control, but the game took a turn with the departure of Rahane. He was given out LBW but chose not to review, only for the impact to turn out as outside off. Seizing the opportunity, the Kings pounced, with Yuzvendra Chahal leading the charge. Andre Russell kept KKR in the hunt with a few trademark blows, but with wickets falling regularly at the other end, he was left with too much to do. Chahal was the architect of Punjab's remarkable comeback, finishing with standout figures of 4 for 28 from his 4 overs.
After the bowlers did their job by skittling the Kings for just 111, the Knight Riders would have been aiming to chase the target down in 14.1 overs to go top of the table. However, they lost a couple of early wickets, giving the Kings a glimmer of hope. Ajinkya Rahane then brought a calming influence, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi eased the nerves with some well-timed boundaries.
UNREAL scenes in Mullanpur! Punjab Kings have just scripted one of the most jaw-dropping heists in the history of the Indian Premier League. Rising from the ashes in dramatic fashion, the Kings have defended the lowest-ever total in a full 20-over IPL game. The Kolkata Knight Riders, riding high after a strong bowling performance, have been left absolutely stunned. From the highs of a dominant first inning to being swept off their feet in the chase, this is a night KKR won’t forget anytime soon.
15.1
W
Marco Jansen To Andre Russell OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Exceptional piece of cricket and with this wicket, it is cricket that wins in the end. Back of a length wide outside off, Andre Russell looks to slog this across the line and gets it chopped back into the stumps off the inside edge. Dre Russ smashes his bat into the surface out of agony as PBKS win this thriller by 16 runs.
Anrich Nortje is the last man in, but all eyes will be on Andre Russell, who’s on strike at the start of the new over. With 17 runs needed, does he go for it with three big hits? Or will he trust Nortje to hold up his end? It’s a tricky call. Russell’s instinct is to go big, but with just one wicket in hand, the margin for error is razor thin. A slight hold-up in play as Nortje's bat does not pass the gauge test. The bat has been replaced, and we are good to go.
Over 15 : 95/9
0 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • W 14.6
V. Arora
0 (7)
A. Russell
17 (10)
A. Singh
3-1-11-1
14.6
W
Arshdeep Singh To Vaibhav Arora OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME! Arshdeep Singh has managed to get Vaibhav Arora edge one back to the keeper and PBKS just need one more to pull off one of the most insane victories in the history of IPL. Arshdeep comes from around the wicket and persists with that short-pitched ploy. Vaibhav Arora leans back and was looking to bail out of the impulsive poke at this one but gets a faint edge behind to Josh Inglis, who gathers this.
14.5
0
Arshdeep Singh To Vaibhav Arora
Bumper, bang on that badge on the helmet. Vaibhav Arora takes his eyes off the ball and just shadows a defensive stroke. Luckily for him, the ball jams down off the gloves towards the off side.
14.4
0
Arshdeep Singh To Vaibhav Arora
Short-pitched, around middle and off, Vaibhav Arora tentatively pokes at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.
14.3
0
Arshdeep Singh To Vaibhav Arora
Comes over the wicket now and lands a short-pitched delivery around middle and leg. Vaibhav Arora is happy to duck down and take one for the team on his biceps.
14.2
0
Arshdeep Singh To Vaibhav Arora
Bodies on the line. What a game of cricket this is turning out to be! On a length around off, Vaibhav Arora pushes this towards the left of Suryansh Shedge at short cover and looks to steal a single, but the fielder does well and keeps Vaibhav on strike.
14.1
0
Arshdeep Singh To Vaibhav Arora
Comes around the wicket to Vaibhav and bowls a fuller one around off, Vaibhav Arora guides this towards short third for no run.
Arshdeep Singh has been brought back into the attack, with KKR needing 17 more runs. 2-0-11-0 so far for Arshdeep.
Over 14 : 95/8
16 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 613.2
  • 013.3
  • 613.4
  • 413.5
  • 013.6
A. Russell
17 (10)
V. Arora
0 (1)
Y. Chahal
4-0-28-4
13.6
0
Yuzvendra Chahal To Andre Russell
Darted wide outside off, near the tramline. Andre Russell leaves it expecting a wide, but the umpire keeps his arms down. Andre Russell does not send this upstairs.
13.5
4
Yuzvendra Chahal To Andre Russell
FOUR! Another one of those teasers for the fielding side. Tossed up around off, Andre Russell smashes this just above Arshdeep Singh at short cover for another boundary. 16 already off this Yuzi over with one ball to go.
13.4
6
Yuzvendra Chahal To Andre Russell
SIX! LAUNCHED INTO THE ORBIT! Tossed up on middle and leg, Andre Russell clears his front leg and gives it a proper whack. The ball sails right out of the middle of the bat and it lands on the other side of the fence towards long on. Just 21 more needed now.
13.3
0
Yuzvendra Chahal To Andre Russell
Floated on the pads, Andre Russell defends this out. Sensible from Andre Russell.
13.2
6
Yuzvendra Chahal To Andre Russell
SIX! MUSCLE RUSSELL! Flighted again, touch closer to the reach of Dre Russ. The batter takes a good stride out in front and smashes this just over the tall frame of Marco Jansen at the long off fence.
13.1
0
Yuzvendra Chahal To Andre Russell
NEARLY DRAGGED ON! Yuzi tosses this one outside off, turning it away from Dre Russ. Andre stands stable and reaches out at it to go for a lofted drive. Gets an inside edge and it just fizzes past the stumps.
STRATEGIC BREAK! Phew... we all needed a breather, didn’t we? This game has flipped dramatically. At the start of the chase, KKR would have been dreaming of finishing it by 14.1 overs to leap to the top of the table but now, they’re staring down the barrel, with the pressure firmly back on them. From a comfortable 62/2, they’ve crumbled to 79/8. Yuzvendra Chahal was the one who sparked the collapse, and with one over still left in his spell, Shreyas Iyer will be hoping he can tempt Andre Russell into a mistake.
Over 13 : 79/8
2 Runs
  • 212.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • W 12.5
  • 012.6
V. Arora
0 (1)
A. Russell
1 (4)
M. Jansen
3-0-17-2
12.6
0
Marco Jansen To Vaibhav Arora
Steams in from round the wicket, darting one in the line of stumps. Vaibhav Arora does well to block this out.
Vaibhav Arora is in at number 10.
12.5
W
Marco Jansen To Harshit Rana OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Marco Jansen strikes now and KKR slip further. Jansen bends his back, hits the hard length and the ball shoots up on the batter, cramping him for room. Harshit Rana looks to guide this towards the third man region but gets it chopped off the bottom edge onto the stumps and the crowd erupts with a roar.
12.4
0
Marco Jansen To Harshit Rana
Stays to that short-pitched ploy to Rana. Harshit leans back and looks to play the upper cut but misses out again. Is this a set-up for Rana?
Full Commentary
15 OV
0 Runs
A. Singh to V. Arora
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • W 14.6
14 OV
16 Runs
Y. Chahal to A. Russell
  • 013.1
  • 613.2
  • 013.3
  • 613.4
  • 413.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
2 Runs
M. Jansen to H. Rana V. Arora
  • 212.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • W 12.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
3 Runs
Y. Chahal to R. Singh A. Russell R. Singh H. Rana
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • W 11.3
  • W 11.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
2 Runs
G. Maxwell to V. Iyer R. Singh A. Russell
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • W 10.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
1 Runs
Y. Chahal to A. Raghuvanshi R. Singh
  • 1 WD 9.1
  • W 9.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
3 Runs
G. Maxwell to A. Raghuvanshi V. Iyer
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
8 Runs
Y. Chahal to A. Rahane A. Raghuvanshi V. Iyer
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • W 7.4
  • 57.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
5 Runs
A. Singh to A. Rahane A. Raghuvanshi
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
19 Runs
X. Bartlett to A. Rahane A. Raghuvanshi
  • 65.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 65.4
  • 25.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
10 Runs
A. Singh to A. Raghuvanshi A. Rahane
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 44.3
  • 04.4
  • 4 LB 4.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
6 Runs
X. Bartlett to A. Rahane A. Raghuvanshi
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
8 Runs
M. Jansen to A. Raghuvanshi
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
5 Runs
X. Bartlett to de Kock A. Raghuvanshi A. Rahane
  • 01.1
  • W 1.2
  • 41.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
7 Runs
M. Jansen to de Kock S. Narine
  • 10.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • W 0.6
Match Info
  • Venue Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs
  • Player of the Match Yuzvendra Chahal
  • Umpire Mohit Krishnadas (IND), Saidharshan Kumar (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Punjab 111/10 in 15.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (15.1 ovs): S Singh against KOL (LBW) Unsuccessful (PUN: 1, KOL: 2)
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 104/8 in 14.0 overs
  • Punjab 101/8 in 13.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 74/5 in 8.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 54/4
  • Punjab 54/3 in 5.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 79/8 in 13.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (10.4 ovs): V Iyer against PUN (LBW) Unsuccessful (PUN: 2, KOL: 1)
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 71/3 in 9.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 31 balls between A Rahane (14) and A Raghuvanshi (32)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kolkata 55/2
  • Kolkata 51/2 in 5.5 overs
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