By Punjab Kings ne likhi history! Sabse kam score defend karke KKR ko dikhaya
PBKS vs KKR 2025 will be remembered as one of the greatest underdog victories in IPL history. Imagine this: your team has scored just 110 runs, and hope seems lost. But then, out of nowhere, your bowlers mount a stunning comeback, silencing fans and experts alike. That’s exactly what Punjab Kings did against Kolkata Knight Riders — defending the lowest total ever in IPL and clinching a thrilling 16-run win.
This wasn’t just a win. It was a statement — proof that in cricket, it’s never over until the last wicket falls.
Chahal ka chaar chaand laga dena
The star of this epic thriller? Yuzvendra Chahal, who spun a magical web around the KKR batters. His figures of 4 wickets for 28 runs were not just impressive — they were match-winning. Known more for his variations than pace, Chahal used the conditions perfectly and dismissed key players like Rinku Singh and Venkatesh Iyer when KKR seemed to be cruising.
This spell also helped him equal Sunil Narine’s record of most four-wicket hauls in IPL history. Chahal didn’t just take wickets — he broke the back of KKR’s chase with precision and pressure.
Marco Jansen’s knockout punch
Chahal had the spin game covered, but it was Marco Jansen who brought in the heat early on. His 3 wickets, especially during the powerplay, rattled KKR’s top order. At one point, Kolkata were comfortably placed at 62 for 2 in 7.3 overs. But within a matter of 45 balls, they were all out for just 95.
Jansen’s bounce and movement troubled every batter who dared step out. He didn’t let the pressure drop, ensuring the batters never settled in.
Bowling brilliance backed by tight fielding
What made this win even more special was how united Punjab Kings looked on the field. Whether it was diving stops, boundary saves, or smart field placements, everything seemed to click. They brought back the essence of old-school T20 cricket — defending with brains, not just brawn.
Captain Shikhar Dhawan deserves credit for his on-point bowling changes and fielding tactics. He rotated his bowlers smartly and made sure KKR never had the momentum.
Breaking a 16-year-old record
Before this, the lowest total ever defended in IPL history was 116/9 by CSK against Kings XI Punjab in 2009. PBKS shattered that 16-year-old record and now sits at the top of the list. Here’s a quick glance at the lowest totals defended in IPL:
| Total | Team | Opponent | Year |
| 110 | PBKS | KKR | 2025 |
| 116/9 | CSK | KXIP | 2009 |
| 118 | SRH | MI | 2018 |
| 119/8 | KXIP | MI | 2009 |
| 120/9 | MI | PWI | 2012 |
It’s not the first time PBKS has been in low-scoring thrillers. They defended 125 vs SRH in 2021, 126 vs SRH in 2020, and now this one tops them all.
KKR’s collapse: A tale of pressure
KKR, known for their explosive batting, lost their way dramatically. Even though they had wickets in hand and the required rate was never out of reach, the relentless pressure applied by Punjab’s bowlers and the growing scoreboard tension led to poor shot selection and panic.
It serves as a reminder that T20 is not just a batter’s game. If you bowl with discipline and back it up with fielding, even 110 can feel like 180.
Final Thoughts: Guts over Glamour
Punjab Kings may not have the glitziest squad or the most expensive players, but they proved that guts, grit, and game sense can trump even the best line-ups. Defending 110 is not just about bowling — it’s about believing. And on that night in Chandigarh, they believed harder than ever before.
This victory will go down not just as a highlight of IPL 2025, but as a blueprint for underdogs in any T20 game.
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