Punjab Kings have clawed their way back into the contest as Kolkata Knight Riders collapsed to 79/8 in 12.5 overs, chasing a modest target of 112 in Match 31 of IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
Andre Russell is currently at the crease with just 1 run off 4 balls, and KKR need 33 more runs off 43 deliveries. However, their hopes are hanging by a thread after an unexpected batting collapse.
Game-changing spells: Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a sensational spell, picking up 4 wickets in his 3 overs, including the key scalps of Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh in successive deliveries. Rinku was stumped off a beautifully tossed-up delivery, while Ramandeep offered a simple catch at slip on the very next ball.
Marco Jansen then joined the party, dismissing Harshit Rana clean bowled for 3, leaving the KKR camp stunned. Jansen has figures of 2.5-0-17-2 so far.
Earlier, Glenn Maxwell had trapped Venkatesh Iyer lbw for 7 off 4, with DRS showing three reds.
PBKS innings recap: After opting to bat first, PBKS were bundled out for just 111 in 15.3 overs despite a flying start. Prabhsimran Singh top-scored with 30 off 15, and Priyansh Arya added 22 from 12. Harshit Rana led the KKR bowling effort with 3 wickets, while Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy chipped in with 2 each.
With just 33 needed off 43 balls, KKR still have a chance—but PBKS, driven by belief and momentum, are pushing for a famous turnaround.
