In a record-breaking match, Punjab Kings (PBKS) successfully defended the lowest total in IPL history, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs in Match 31 of the IPL 2025 season. This dramatic game not only stunned fans but also reshaped the points table as the tournament heats up.

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IPL 2025 Records Broken in PBKS vs KKR Match

• Punjab Kings: 111 all out (15.3 overs)
• Kolkata Knight Riders: 95 all out (15.1 overs)
• Result: Punjab Kings won by 16 runs
• Player of the Match: Yuzvendra Chahal (4 wickets for 28 runs)

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings’ Innings

After opting to bat first, PBKS posted a modest total of 111 runs, collapsing under the pressure of a disciplined KKR bowling attack. Prabhsimran Singh was the top scorer for Punjab, contributing a quick 30 off 15 balls. However, wickets fell rapidly as Punjab was bowled out in just 15.3 overs. Harshit Rana (3/25) led KKR’s bowling effort, supported by Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine who took two wickets each.

KKR’s Batting Collapse

Chasing a low target of 112, KKR were expected to cruise to victory, but Punjab’s bowlers turned the game on its head. Yuzvendra Chahal struck crucial blows, taking four wickets and triggering a dramatic collapse. Marco Jansen added to the chaos with three wickets for just 17 runs. Kolkata were bowled out for 95 in 15.1 overs, handing Punjab an iconic win.

Key Records Broken

• Lowest Total Successfully Defended in IPL History – 111 runs
• Punjab Kings became the first team to defend a total under 120 in IPL.

Points Table Update

This victory strengthens PBKS’s position in the IPL 2025 points table, while KKR suffer a setback with this unexpected defeat. With playoffs approaching, each game carries crucial weight in the standings.

The PBKS vs KKR match will go down as one of the most dramatic encounters in IPL history. Punjab’s remarkable bowling performance has set a new benchmark in defending low totals, making IPL 2025 even more thrilling for cricket fans booster for PBKS, especially after their recent inability to defend a much higher total. For KKR, the loss underscores the need to address middle-order vulnerabilities as the tournament progresses.