In a thrilling turnaround, Punjab Kings (PBKS) stunned Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 31 of IPL 2025 at Mullanpur, defending a mere 111 runs—the smallest total ever protected in IPL history. Just a year after chasing a record-breaking 262 against KKR in 2024, the highest successful chase in men’s T20s, PBKS showcased their bowling prowess to script a low-scoring classic.
Here’s a breakdown of the remarkable records set during this unforgettable clash between PBKS and KKR:
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Record-Breaking Low Total Defense
PBKS’s 111 all-out became the lowest total ever defended in the IPL, surpassing Chennai Super Kings’ 116/9 against PBKS in Durban back in 2009. This historic achievement highlighted the brilliance of PBKS’s bowlers, led by Yuzvendra Chahal’s match-defining 4/28.
Lowest Totals Successfully Defended in IPL History
- 111: PBKS vs. KKR, Mullanpur, 2025
- 116/9: CSK vs. PBKS, Durban, 2009
- 118: SRH vs. MI, Mumbai WS, 2018
- 119/8: PBKS vs. MI, Durban, 2009
- 119/8: SRH vs. PWI, Pune, 2013
Rare Double Collapse
This match marked only the fifth time in IPL history that both teams were bowled out in a single game, with KKR featuring in three such instances. The combined match aggregate of 206 runs (PBKS 111, KKR 95) ranks among the lowest for such games.
IPL Matches with Both Teams All-Out
- 316 runs: Deccan Chargers vs. RR, Nagpur, 2010
- 180 runs: KKR vs. RCB, Kolkata, 2017
- 205 runs: MI vs. SRH, Mumbai WS, 2018
- 314 runs: MI vs. KKR, Mumbai WS, 2024
- 206 runs: PBKS vs. KKR, Mullanpur, 2025
KKR’s Batting Woes
KKR’s 95 all-out ties as their joint second-lowest total in IPL history, matching their 95 against Mumbai Indians in Gqeberha (2009). Their lowest remains 67 against MI in Mumbai (2008), with an 84/8 against RCB in Abu Dhabi (2020) also notable.
KKR’s Lowest All-Out Totals in IPL
- 67 (15.2 overs): vs. MI, Mumbai WS, 2008
- 95 (15.2 overs): vs. MI, Gqeberha, 2009
- 95 (15.1 overs): vs. PBKS, Mullanpur, 2025
- 101 (19.4 overs): vs. Deccan Chargers, Cape Town, 2009
- 101 (14.3 overs): vs. LSG, Pune, 2022
Punjab Kings Struggles with the Bat
PBKS’s 111 is their third-lowest all-out total, only behind 88 against RCB in Bengaluru (2015) and Indore (2018), and 73 against Rising Pune Supergiant in Pune (2017).
Bowling Milestones
- Sunil Narine’s Dominance: Narine claimed 2/14, taking his wicket tally against PBKS to 36—the most by any bowler against a single IPL opponent, overtaking Umesh Yadav’s 35 against the same team.
- Yuzvendra Chahal’s Mastery: Chahal’s 4/28 brought his wicket count against KKR to 33, surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 32. With 32 wickets against PBKS, Chahal is the only bowler with 30+ wickets against two IPL teams.
- Four-Wicket Hauls: Chahal’s eighth four-wicket haul tied him with Narine for the most in IPL history, ahead of Lasith Malinga (7). His three four-wicket hauls against KKR match Narine’s three against RCB for the most against one team.
Most Wickets Against an IPL Opponent
- Sunil Narine: 36 vs. PBKS (26 matches, Avg: 19.3, SR: 16.6, Econ: 6.95, BBI: 5/19)
- Umesh Yadav: 35 vs. PBKS (22 matches, Avg: 17.88, SR: 14, Econ: 7.63, BBI: 4/23)
- Dwayne Bravo: 33 vs. MI (22 matches, Avg: 18.66, SR: 14, Econ: 7.96, BBI: 4/42)
- Yuzvendra Chahal: 33 vs. KKR (23 matches, Avg: 20.75, SR: 15.6, Econ: 7.96, BBI: 5/40)
- Mohit Sharma: 33 vs. MI (21 matches, Avg: 20.21, SR: 13.5, Econ: 8.95, BBI: 5/10)
- Yuzvendra Chahal: 32 vs. PBKS (21 matches, Avg: 18.96, SR: 13.9, Econ: 8.18, BBI: 4/25)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 32 vs. KKR (30 matches, Avg: 27.25, SR: 20.4, Econ: 8, BBI: 3/19)
Most Four-Plus Wicket Hauls in IPL
- 8: Yuzvendra Chahal
- 8: Sunil Narine
- 7: Lasith Malinga
- 6: Kagiso Rabada
- 5: Amit Mishra
Punjab Kings Additional Highlights
- Glenn Maxwell’s Struggles: Maxwell’s batting average across IPL 2024 and 2025 is a mere 6.64, with 93 runs in 14 innings (SR: 110.71) and five ducks—the lowest among 75 players with 10+ innings since 2024.
- Maiden Overs: IPL 2025 has seen five maiden overs, each with a wicket. Arshdeep Singh’s maiden in the 15th over, dismissing Vaibhav Arora, was pivotal for PBKS’s win. Other maidens were bowled by Jofra Archer (vs. CSK), Vaibhav Arora (vs. SRH), Mukesh Kumar (vs. RCB), and Moeen Ali (vs. CSK).
- Narine’s Early Exits: Sunil Narine has been dismissed seven times in the first over of an IPL innings, five by left-arm pacers, including Marco Jansen in this match.
This match showcased the unpredictability of T20 cricket, with PBKS’s bowlers turning a seemingly hopeless total into a historic victory. For students studying game strategies, this game is a perfect case study in resilience and tactical bowling under pressure.
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