Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled off a miraculous win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs at Mullanpur, defending just 111 runs — the lowest total ever defended in IPL history in a completed match.
After being bowled out for 111 in just 15.3 overs, PBKS needed something special. And their bowlers delivered. Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, and Glenn Maxwell ripped through KKR’s batting lineup, bowling them out for 95 in 15.1 overs despite a late scare from Andre Russell.
Russell briefly revived KKR’s hopes with two massive sixes off Chahal in the 14th over. But Marco Jansen had the last laugh as he bowled Russell in the 16th over, sealing a dramatic win.
Match-turning moment:
With KKR at 79/8, all hopes rested on Russell. He smashed 17 off 11 balls before a thick inside edge off a Jansen delivery crashed into the stumps. Preity Zinta was seen celebrating jubilantly as her team created IPL history.
Maiden over magic:
Arshdeep Singh delivered a match-defining wicket-maiden – one of five maidens this season that included a wicket.
Maidens in IPL 2025 with a wicket:
- Jofra Archer vs CSK
- Vaibhav Arora vs SRH
- Mukesh Kumar vs RCB
- Moeen Ali vs CSK
- Arshdeep Singh vs KKR
Punjab Kings Bowling Scorecard:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 3.1 | 17 | 3 | 5.40 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 3 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 11 | 1 | 3.70 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 28 | 4 | 7.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2.50 |
Lowest totals defended in IPL history (excluding rain-affected games):
| Total | Team | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | PBKS | KKR | Mullanpur | 2025 |
| 116/9 | CSK | PBKS | Durban | 2009 |
| 118 | SRH | MI | Mumbai WS | 2018 |
| 119/8 | PBKS | MI | Durban | 2009 |
| 119/8 | SRH | PWI | Pune | 2013 |
PBKS now top this elite list with a sensational bowling display and unmatched spirit. The scenes at Mullanpur will be remembered for seasons to come.
