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PBKS vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2025: Punjab beat Kolkata by 16 runs

Punjab Kings secured a thrilling 16-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match at Mullanpur on Tu...

The Times of India | Apr 13, 2025, 23:07:57 IST

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COMPLETED - Match 31 - Mullanpur
KKR  
95/1015.1 Overs
COMPLETED
PBKS  
111/1015.3 Overs 
23:07 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: Here's player of the match Chahal

"It is a team effort. We thought positively. If we get 2-3 wickets in the powerplay, it will exert pressure. It was a slow wicket, the ball was turning as well.

When I bowled the first ball, it turned a bit and Shreyas asked me if I wanted a slip. I didn't want to take a chance and asked for it straightaway and the plan was to take wickets and win the game.

I was hit for 56 in the last game. I was confident that I could change the game in the middle overs. I backed my self-belief.

My mindset is to get a wicket from the very first ball. I was varying my pace against Ajju bhai so that he has to put some effort in going big against me.

If you win such low scoring games, the team's morale goes high. It is a low scoring victory and my first player of the match award for the Punjab side."

23:05 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer speaks

"My thoughts, it's hard to describe in words. The ball was turning. I told Yuzi to turn the ball. We needed to be attacking. Thankfully, right players were there at the right place. It's tough to talk. Such victories benefit you in the end.

Obviously, when I walked out to bat, one stayed low and one hit the bottom. The other players who were good at sweeping were finding it hard. There was variable bounce. We got to a decent total. The wicket was variable and the bounce wasn't consistent. We had that at the back of our mind and we asked the bowlers to keep the stumps in play.

Two wickets in two overs, it gave us that momentum. The later batters came in and took the momentum towards them. When we saw Yuzi come in and spin the ball, we believed. I wanted to keep the attacking fields and ask the batters to play risky shots.

It's important for us to stay humble and not get. This win will create a lot of boost. We will look to get confidence from this win and to put in a better performance next time."

22:52 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: Ricky Ponting speaks

"The heartrate is still up to be honest. I don't want to be a part of these games at this age. Just shows how funny this format is. We couldn't defend 246 three days ago and here we are, defending 112 with 16 runs up our sleeve.

I told the boys at the halfway stage that these small scores are the hardest to chase. The wicket wasn't easy. It was definitely holding up. What about Chahal. Simply outstanding. He had a fitness test before this game, with a shoulder injury he picked up in the previous game. I had a chat with him and he told me, 'coach, I am absolutely fine'.

Even if we ended up losing this game, I wouldn't have been disheartened as the boys did a remarkable job in making a comeback in the 2nd innings. Our batting was very poor. Decision making was not there at all. We were lacking wickets in the powerplay and everything was there tonight. I would've been telling the guys, that one was a season defining moment.

22:46 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Ajinkya Rahane speaks

"Nothing to express. We all saw what happened there. I will take the blame as the captain of the team. I played the wrong shot, it was missing but still I will take the blame.

He was not pretty sure, he said probably it could be umpire's call. I wasn't sure as well and that was the discussion.

Till when I was batting there, we were thinking about 2 points. Wicket was not that easy, 111 was still chaseable. We batted really badly. The bowlers did really well on the surface to restrict a strong Punjab batting line-up for 111.

As an individual you need to be confident. When we were batting, sweep was very hard to play. Let the ball come and then take your chances. Play cricketing shots and keep that intent going. We were a bit reckless and we need to take full responsibility as a batting unit.

Too many things going in my head. It's too early. It was an easy chase for us. When I go upstairs I will try to keep myself really calm and then I will see what to talk to the boys. Half of the tournament is still remaining. We need to be positive and play good brand of cricket. At the same time I would like to address the stuff and move forward."

22:41 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: Lowest Totals Defended in IPL

111/10 by PBKS vs KKR, Mullanpur, 2025, Tonight (PBKS won by 16 runs)*

116/9 by CSK vs PBKS, Durban, 2009 (CSK won by 24 runs)

118/10 by SRH vs MI, Wankhede, 2018 (SRH won by 31 runs)

119/8 by KXIP vs MI, Durban, 2009 (KXIP won by 3 runs)

119/8 by SRH vs PWI, Pune, 2013, (SRH won by 11 runs)

22:38 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: WICKET

Marco Jansen hits the stumps again.

Punjab Kings have defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs.

22:35 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: WICKET

Wicket maiden for Arshdeep Singh.

Vaibhav Arora survives the first five balls but ended up gloving one.

KKR: 95 for 9

22:29 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Best Bowling Figures for Yuzvendra Chahal in IPL

5/40 for RR vs KKR, Brabourne, 2022

4/17 for RR vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2023

4/25 for RCB vs KXIP, Bengaluru, 2016

4/25 for RR vs KKR, Kolkata, 2023

4/28 for PBKS vs KKR, Mullanpur, 2025, Tonight*

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22:27 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: DRE RUS

There is a pin drop silence in Mullanpur.

Andre Russell has just smoked Yuzvendra Chahal for back-to-back sixes. He has followed it with a boundary.

22:25 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: Drama

Kolkata Knight Riders were cruising in this run-chase before Yuzvendra Chahal turned the game on its head with four quick wickets. The Knight Riders are reduced to 79/8 after 13 overs. The require a further 33 runs from 42 balls. Andre Russell holds the key for them.

22:20 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: Wicket

Marco Jansen castles Harshit Rana. He is gone for 3. Harshit looks to steer it down to third man but gets cramped for room. Ends up chopping it back onto his stumps — and KKR lose their eighth wicket!

22:15 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: OH Chahal

Another one bites the dust—unbelievable scenes here! Chahal is tearing through the KKR batting line-up. Ramandeep tries to get cheeky, but it backfires spectacularly, costing him his wicket. Chahal now stands on the brink of a hat-trick!

22:12 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: Chahal is spinning it

Yuzvendra Chahal bags another wicket. Brilliant glovework from Inglis behind the stumps. Rinku loses his balance while trying to play the drive and gets stumped.

Rinku Singh is stumped. Chahal gets his third wicket of the night.

KKR are tumbling.

22:07 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: WICKET

Massive moment this for Punjab.

Glen Maxwell has pinned Vebkatesh Iyer.

This match is wide open now.

22:03 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: WICKET

A thick outside edge and safely held by Bartlett at backward point. Chahal with his second scalp and he is slowly getting his confidence back. Well-set Raghuvanshi departs on 37.

Punjab Kings are 72 for 4 after 10 overs.

KKR need 40 runs in 60 balls.

21:56 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: End of Over 9

Good over from Glenn Maxwell. Just three runs came from his over.

KKR need 41 runs in 66 balls.

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21:50 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: WICKET

Yuzvendra Chahal strikes for Punjab Kings. Ajinkya Rahane departs for 17.

Chahal gets a much needed wicket as soon as he enters the fray. Rahane has a long chat with Raghuvanshi regarding the referral but ends up deciding against it and walks off. KKR need 44 runs in 72 balls.

21:48 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: Here's Chahal

52 required off 78 balls. Yuzvendra Chahal comes into the attack now.

21:43 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Raghuvanshi in form!

Angkrish Raghuvanshi slams Xavier Bartlett for a six and then collect a boundary. At the end of powerplay, KKR are 55 for 2.

21:39 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: SIX

Wonderful shot from Ajinkya Rahane.

21:36 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: FOUR

Poor fielding by Shashank. Raghuvanshi gets a boundary.

If KKR manage to chase down the target before 14.1 overs, they will move to the top of the Points Table.

21:33 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

At the end of Over No 4, Kolkata Knight Riders are 26 for 2.

21:28 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: FOUR

Angkrish Raghuvanshi hits Marco Jansen for a back-to-back boundaries.

Good comeback from Jansen. Just eight runs came from his over.

KKR need 92 runs in 102 balls.

21:21 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: WICKET

What a start this has been for the Punjab Kings. The stadium has erupted.

Xavier Bartlett gets his maiden IPL wicket. Quinton de Kock departs for 2.

KKR: 7/2

21:17 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: Wicket

The ball clips the bail and Marco Jansen draws first blood for the Punjab Kings. Sunil Narine departs for 5 as KKR lose their first.

21:14 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: We're back

Welcome back. The two on-field umpires march towards the middle, followed by the players. Sunil Narine and Quinton de Kock are the two openers for the Knights. Arshdeep Singh to start the proceedings for Punjab Kings.

21:12 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Varun Chakaravarthy speaks to the broadcasters

"Yeah, I felt good bowling today. Definitely, it's not a 110 wicket. It's more of a 180-190 wicket because the ball was going onto the bat nicely. I was nervous with the way their openers were going but full credit to Harshit Rana.

I have been talking with Narine now for the last six years. I'm more than happy to play alongside him. Last time I played against him, he smacked me all over the ground. Happy to play alongside him.

I have been practicing back of the hand leg-spin and it came out very well.

Hopefully. When I bowled my third and fourth over, the ball was skidding too much. It's definitely a 180-190 wicket. There is a slight dew. You can see they are trying to remove the dew. But it is definitely there."

20:56 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: Innings break

Punjab Kings have been bundled out for a paltry 111 in just 15.3 overs on their own home ground by the Kolkata Knight Riders in a brilliant and perfect team performance despite losing the toss.

20:52 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: WICKET!

The partnership has been broken by Vaibhav Arora. Shashank had been dismissed. He departs for 18 and Punjab Kings are 9 down.

20:48 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

Top-edge and it flies above wicketkeeper's head for a boundary. A lucky boundary but Punjab Kings won't mind it.

PBKS: 109/8 after 15 overs

20:39 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: 100 up for Punjab Kings

Hold that pose Shashank Singh.

He hits Varun Chakravarthy for a glorious six over extra cover.

100 up for Punjab Kings.

20:36 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: Most wickets in IPL

207 - Yuzvendra Chahal (164 inns)

192 - Piyush Chawla (191 inns)

187 - Bhuvneshwar Kumar (181 inns)

187 - Sunil Narine (181 inns)*

185 - Ravichandran Ashwin (214 inns)

20:33 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: WICKET!

Wickets are tumbling. Another one bites the dust. Jansen gets cleaned up. Nothing going right for the hosts as the procession of wickets continues in Mullanpur.

20:29 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: WICKET!

Glenn Maxwell vs Varun Chakaravarthy in IPL

Innings: 7
Runs: 46
Dismissals: 4
Balls: 31
Average: 11.50
Strike Rate: 148.38

20:28 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: WICKET

Sunil Narine joins the party. Suryansh Shedge looks to cut but only manages an edge through to the keeper who makes no mistake.

20:25 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: Wicket!

The change in bowling has worked for KKR. Varun Chakaravarthy is weaving magic with his variations. Another disappointing outing from the Glenn Maxwell. He was trapped in the crease, and was bamboozled.

20:17 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: OUT

4 4 Wicket!

Anrich Nortje had the last laugh as he get rid of Nehal Wadhera.

Wadhera holes out in the deep and Nortje is pumped up. Nortje picks up his maiden IPL wicket for KKR. Kolkata Knight Riders are right on top here as they have reduced Punjab Kings to 74/5 after 8.4 overs.

20:15 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

A cracking shot from Nehal Wadhera. A welcome boundary for PBKS. He followed it with another boundary.

20:13 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Good for Rana

Another conceding an early boundary, Harshit Rana has bowled exceptionally well.

Clever change of pace by the KKR pacer.

Punjab Kings: 66 for 4 after 8 overs

20:06 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: Here's Narine

Sunil Narine is brought into the attack.

He gave away just four runs in his first over.

Punjab Kings: 58 for 4 after 7 overs

20:02 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: WICKET!

Another one perishes.

Prabhsimran Singh is out. Rana gets his third of the evening and Ramandeep took the third catch. Ball is following Ramandeep everywhere.

Punjab Kings are in deep trouble now.

20:00 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: Back-to-back sixes

Prabhsimran Singh has samshed Harshit Rana for back-to-back sixes. Fifty up for Punjab Kings.

He first used the pace of Harshit and glided it over the third man. Next ball he charged down the ground and clears the long-on boundary.

19:55 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Wicket

Varun Chakaravarthy cleans up Josh Inglis. Punjab Kings are crumbling in the middle after an explosive start.

19:52 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: Wicket!

Another one bites the dust.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer is out for a duck. Harshit Rana gets his second wicket. Ramandeep Singh takes his second catch of the evening and an exceptional one as well.

PBKS: 39 for 2 after 4 overs


19:47 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: Six and out

Six and Out for Priyansh Arya.

Priyansh Arya welcomed Harshit Rana with a six.

Rana had the last laugh as he get him out the next ball.

Punjab Kings lost their first wicket after an explosive start.

19:44 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: Prabhsimran joins the act

Now Prabhsimran Singh joins the act.

He is taking Vaibhav Arora to the cleaners.

Prabhsimran started with streaky boundary, then muscled it over mid-wicket for a six and then danced down the track to get another boundary.

Priyansh from the other end continued his strokeplay and collects a boundary.

20 runs came from Vaibhav's over, an expensive one.

PBKS: 33 for 0 after three overs

19:40 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Priyansh tees off

Priyansh Arya is off and running.

He has smashed two boundaries off Anrich Nortje. Nine runs came from that over.

Punjab Kings: 13 for 0 after 2 overs

19:35 (IST), Apr, 13

IPL Live Score: Tidy from Vaibhav

Excellent start by Vaibhav Arora. He gave away just four runs in his first over.

Vaibhav kept the explosive Punjab Kings openers quiet.

PBKS: 4/0 after 1 over

19:30 (IST), Apr, 13

Today IPL Match Live: Here we go!

Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya step in to open the batting innings for the Punjab Kings. Vaibhav Arora to take the new ball for KKR against his former team.

19:26 (IST), Apr, 13

PBKS vs KKR Live: Here's Quinton de Kock

"(Things to like about T20s) Nice and short I guess. Most important things. Short and quick games are the most important things that most people would say or I would say. But no, it's just the vibe it brings. Obviously, fans love it. Lots of runs and wickets. I mean I pretty much try to run around and have fun. That's all I guess.

It's been very chilled to be honest. I know a lot of the guys here. Obviously, played against them and with them over the years. It's easy for my transition to a new team here in KKR. They have accepted me and it's quite easy and awesome here.

(Got time for fishing?) Absolutely zero. Unfortunately, there is no day fishing around here. If I had a choice and I get a week off, I would go to Oman or Andaman somewhere in the world. But I'm knocking it down after the tournament.

(Game day routine) I guess there are changes, depending on the time I wake up. Today, I woke up a later than usual. Don't know why. It just happened. Go to the gym. Get the body nice and loose. Eat something and chill. If I could, I could just chill but my older one and my family is here. So, have to give time for that. Try to keep them busy and from then, just team meetings and bus and over here. There's nothing to it."

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PBKS vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: In a stunning turn of events, Punjab Kings orchestrated a historic upset, defending the lowest-ever IPL total of 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR, cruising at 71 for 3, suffered an unbelievable collapse, losing seven wickets for just 24 runs and being bowled out for 95. Yuzvendra Chahal's masterful spin bowling, claiming 4/28, was the architect of KKR's downfall, taking crucial wickets and turning the tide. Marco Jansen's three wickets and contributions from other PBKS bowlers sealed the improbable victory.

Earlier, Punjab Kings' batting imploded after a promising start, managing only 111 in 15.3 overs. Harshit Rana's 3/25, along with Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine's contributions, dismantled the PBKS batting lineup. Despite brief flashes from openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, a series of reckless shots and excellent catches led to a batting collapse. Chahal's introduction in the eighth over proved decisive, triggering KKR's own collapse, while Andre Russell’s late surge proved too little, too late. This remarkable victory marked a historic moment in IPL, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.

Brief scores

Punjab Kings: 111 in 15.3 overs in 20 overs (Prabhsimran Singh 30; Harshit Rana 3/25, Varun Chakravarthy 2/21, Sunil Narine bagged 2/14)

Kolkata Knight Riders: 95 in 15.1 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 37; Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal 4/28) by 16 runs.
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