Mullanpur witnessed a captivating demonstration of bowling prowess as Punjab Kings (PBKS) successfully defended a meager total to win a remarkable 16 -point victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) In match 31 of the 2025 season. Yuzvendra Chahal.
Punjab Kings creates a story against Kolkata Knight Riders
By opting to beat first after winning the draw, the Kings of Punjab broke out blocks with an aggressive intention. Work-work Priyansh AryaBreaking 22 from only 12 deliveries, and Prabhsimran SinghContributing a quick 30 balls out of 15 balls, forged an electrifying partnership of 42 points. This initial attack alluded to a substantial total. However, the momentum has changed spectacularly when KKR Harshit Rana Struck twice in the same thing, rejecting both Arya and PBKS Skipper Shreyas Iyer.
This double blow triggered a precipitated collapse. The experienced spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy And Sunil Narine has capitalized effectively, applying relentless pressure and sharing four counters with each other. Rana continued her impressive fate, ending with figures of 3 for 25. In the middle of the tumor counters, only Shashank Singh offered a semblance of resistance with a score of 18, as The Kings of Punjab were finally thrilled for 111 in just 15.3 Overs.
Faced with what seemed to be a simple prosecution, Kolkata Knight Riders encountered immediate turbulence. Marco Jansen Supplied the early breakthrough for PBKs, removing the dangerous nostril. Chahal’s introduction has proven to be decisive. The veteran of the legs delivered a masterclass, weaving a canvas around the KKR intermediate order and systematically dismantling their pursuit. Chahal concluded his fate with four time with exceptional figures of 4 for 28.
Despite a valiant effort to Angkrish Raghuvanshiwho obtained the best score with 37 out of 28 balls, and a brief and aggressive camée of 17 of Andre RussellKKR failed to establish substantial partnerships. Glenn Maxwell Hathered a highly economical fate, conceding only five points in its two overs while claiming crucially the Russell window. Arshdeep Singh And Xavier Bartlett Selfless also with a counter each, ensuring that the pressure has remained constantly high.
The Knight Riders were finally dismissed for 95 in 15.1 Overs, falling 16 points below the target in an amazing conclusion. Chahal was rightly appointed the player of the match for his revolutionary performance, stressing his vital role in the Bowling attack by PBKS and his reputation for one of the first spinners of the tournament.
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Here are the fans’ reactions:
Preity Zinta reaction after winning the match#Preityzinta #Ipl #Kkrvpbks pic.twitter.com/qpswsxwtil
– Abhishek Sharma♐ (@Abhishe_ksharma) April 15, 2025
HAPPY PREITY ZINTA, happy moi🥰❤️ pic.twitter.com/rbmxj5r16r
– Surya (@msdiandhfm) April 15, 2025
The happiness of Preity Zinta after the victory. ❤️#Preityzinta #PBKSVKKR # IPL2025 #Shreyasiyer pic.twitter.com/uthmlhzpzs
– Nagpal Sahil (@Pavilionpulse) April 15, 2025
Punjab Kings Preity Zinta Cuddles Aur Paithe Ke Liye ..#PBKSVSKKR#chahal pic.twitter.com/36kfwb6aes
– Abhishek (@ abhishek__0102) April 15, 2025
The happiness of Preity Zinta when the kings of Punjab defended the lowest total in the history of IPL ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hreekawmnq
– Faruk (@ uf2151593) April 15, 2025
🚨 Shreyas Iyer defends the lowest total in the history of IPL. 🚨
The happiness of Preity Zinta after the victory. ❤️#PBKSVKKR #Shreyasiyer #Preityzinta pic.twitter.com/xkws90dhy2
– 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐄𝐍 (@indian__naveen) April 15, 2025
The happiness of Preity Zinta when the kings of Punjab defended the lowest total in the history of IPL ❤️ pic.twitter.com/l2byn9pw75
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) April 15, 2025
My absolute favorite #Ipl The view is a Jubilatory Preity Zinta. Go Kings Go.
– Raja Sen (@rajasen) April 15, 2025
Preity Zinta so happy after pbks wins 🥺🤍 pic.twitter.com/i9wyahzwrs
– 𐙚 (@sleepyxoxoheads) April 15, 2025
The happiness of Preity Zinta when Punjab Kings won the match. pic.twitter.com/zpue0nrqf
– Tanuj (@imtanujsingh) April 15, 2025
The owner of the Punjab Kings, Preity Zinta Ma’am, is very happy 😊
Punjab Kings won the match. They only defended 111 points.
What a brilliant match. pic.twitter.com/lncdoxx4pr
– Govind Muniya (@ govindmuniya24) April 15, 2025
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