Punjab vs kkr
In the 31st match of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings i.e. PBKS team did wonders against Kolkata Knight Riders. Punjab created a new history by defeating Kolkata by 16 runs in a exciting low scoring match. The host Punjab team won the toss and piled on a score of just 111 runs while batting first. Not a single Punjab batsman could play after ticking. Prabhasimran contributed the highest 30 runs. Harshit Rana took the most 3 wickets for Kolkata. At the same time, Sunil Naren and Varun Chakraborty took 2-2 wickets.
Punjab created new history
In response to Punjab’s 111 -run score, Kolkata’s team collapsed for 95 runs in 15.1 overs. In this way, Punjab made a big act to defend the smallest score in IPL. Earlier, Chennai Super Kings had a record of defending the smallest score in IPL. CSK defended 116/9 runs in IPL 2009. Now Punjab has demolished this record of CSK. You will be surprised to know that the record of chase the biggest target in IPL is also recorded in the name of Punjab Kings. Interestingly, Punjab did this big feat against Kolkata in IPL 2024.
The record of the lowest total runs also demolished
Punjab Kings and Kolkata scored a total of 206 runs in the match, which is the record of the lowest total runs in an IPL. Earlier, this feat was seen in IPL 2009 in Punjab vs Kolkata match itself. In that match played in Durban, both teams scored 237 runs in total.
Kolkata batsmen disappointed
Kolkata batsmen were also seen struggling chasing Punjab’s minor score. Kolkata opener Sunil Narine and Quinton Dickock returned to the pavilion in the first 2 overs. After this, captain Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi took the front and took the score to 62 runs. After this, Punjab spinner Chahal played the magic of his spin and moved Rahane and Raghuvanshi in 2 consecutive overs. After this Venkatesh Iyer became a victim of Maxwell in the 11th over. Half of Kolkata’s team had returned to the pavilion on a score of 74 runs.
Punjab bowlers did wonders
Chahal, who came to bowl in the 12th over after Maxwell, pushed Kolkata to the backfoot by dismissing Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh off 2 consecutive balls. After this, Marco Yenson raised hopes of Punjab’s victory by dismissing Harshit Rana. Kolkata received the 9th shock as Vaibhav Arora. After this, Andre Russell tried to turn the match towards him by playing some big shots, but in the end Marco Yensene took the last wicket and gave Punjab a thrilling victory. Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored the highest 37 runs for Kolkata. Raghuvanshi hit 5 fours and 1 six in his innings. For Punjab, Yuzvendra Chahal took the most 4 wickets. Marco Yenson hunted 3 batsmen.
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