The 31st match of IPL 2025 was played between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at Chandigarh ground. And in this match, Punjab Kings created history by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs and with this, Punjab Kings became the first team to defend the lowest total in the history of IPL. Punjab Kings had set a target of just 112 runs in front of Kolkata team, in response, Kolkata team was all out for 95 runs.

Talking about this match, Punjab Kings team could not score a big score and Kolkata team had a target of only 112 runs. But the real game starts when Yuzvendra Chahal comes to bowl. Chahal first dismissed Ajinkya Rahane LBW on a score of 17 runs, after which he also dismissed Angkrish Raghuvanshi who was looking dangerous. Chahal then dismissed Rinku Singh and then Ramandeep Singh on two consecutive balls to bring back Punjab Kings. Chahal took four wickets for 28 runs in four overs.
In this match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, Punjab Kings were all out for 111 runs while batting first. This is the second lowest score of the current IPL season. Barring openers Priyansh Arya (22) and Prabhsimran Singh (30), the rest of the batsmen were seen struggling on the home ground. Apart from these two, only Nehal Wadhera (10), Shashank Singh (18) and Xavier Bartlett (11) could score in double figures.

The team lost six wickets for 80 runs and experienced spinner Narine made it difficult for Punjab to make a comeback by dismissing Suryansh Shedge (four) and Marco Jansen (one). Shashank and Bartlett took the team past 100 with a 23-run partnership for the ninth wicket but both were dismissed within three balls. This resulted in Punjab's innings being reduced to 111 runs. This was their fourth lowest score in the IPL. Harshit Rana (three wickets for 25 runs) was the most successful bowler for KKR, while Varun Chakraborty (two wickets for 21 runs) and Sunil Narine (two wickets for 14 runs) took two wickets each. And the entire innings of Punjab Kings collapsed on a flat wicket.

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Kolkata Knight Riders team failed in run chase

Chasing the target of 112 runs, Kolkata's condition was also bad. In the very first over of the innings, Sunil Narine was bowled by Marco Jansen after scoring five runs with a four. In the next over, Xavier Bartlett, who was playing his first IPL match, got Quinton de Kock (2) caught by Suryansh Shedge on the boundary. Captain Ajinkya Rahane (17) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (37), who came as an impact player, took the team from a score of seven runs for two wickets and took it to 62 runs. Both played well and took advantage of some lifelines.

With this, KKR tightened the grip. In the eighth over, Chahal got Rahane out LBW and brought Punjab back. In his next over, he gave the fourth blow by getting Raghuvanshi caught by Bartlett. Glenn Maxwell's spin changed the course of the match by sending Venkatesh Iyer (7). Chahal then brought KKR to its knees by dismissing Rinku Singh (2) and Ramandeep Singh (0) in two consecutive balls. Rinku was stumped and Ramandeep's catch was taken by Shreyas at leg slip. After this, Jansen bowled Harshit Rana and gave the eighth blow to KKR

Twitter reactions after PBKS wins 31th match of IPL 2025

 

PBKS Celebrating after defending 111 score against KKR...

Rayadu be like : Why are they celebrating like they won the IPL trophy 🏆 😆😆#KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/ZsdWjzZjwb

— Star Factor (@Musicalibrary) April 15, 2025

 

Wow, what a match.. poor KKR can't even chased 100+ score. 🤔

Congratulations to PBKS for the WIN 💥#PBKSvsKKR pic.twitter.com/GAL2HXY72Y

— Ravi (@itsravirk) April 15, 2025

 

I can’t believe PBKS actually managed to win!! pic.twitter.com/jY6dveqAFe

— Anika Singh 🇮🇳 (@AnikaSingh_13) April 15, 2025

 

What a game! PBKS just defended the lowest ever total in IPL history. Absolute nail biter & a sensational comeback! KKR got crushed at the finish line, Talk about scriptsss 💥#PBKSvKKR pic.twitter.com/0GlkH3GQO3

— BlackGold✨ (@b1ackgoldd) April 15, 2025

 

PBKS BOWLED OUT FOR JUST 111.#PBKSvsKKR#Ramcharitmanas_UntoldSecret pic.twitter.com/Iy9pAOyUQ7

— L K KUSHWAHA♐ (@Samrat13031996) April 15, 2025

 

Baap baap hota h
Beta beta

Ab apne papa shreyas ka moo mai lega ??

PBKS
Highest ever total chased 262 Vs KKR
Lowest ever total defended 111 Vs KkR

We officially own you irrelevant KKHaar.

— 𝐏𝐁𝐊𝐒 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 🦁 (@LionOfPBKS) April 15, 2025

 

🗣️"KKR made a slow track and won"
Ironically PBKS lost on a similar track in their home ground 😂😂💉💉 pic.twitter.com/yEypwKUpvn

— Arka (@ARKA0432) April 5, 2025

 

After PBKS, KKR lost 7 wicket on 76 score
Chahal and Maxwell....🔥#PBKSvKKR pic.twitter.com/uIS5P7fxv3

— Dr Artistic Soul (@dr_artisticsoul) April 15, 2025

 

KKR did what they are best at.
They are best at getting fk ed.
KKR 95 all out🤣🤣🤣🤣 lowest score of IPL 2025#PBKSvKKR pic.twitter.com/kB7pTmHgdU

— jataayu (@WoKyaHotaHai) April 15, 2025

 

KKR holds the record for the lowest score of the season once again.#KKRvsPBKSpic.twitter.com/KE2WWI3cXj https://t.co/vjFZqPGgPT

— Satya (@YoursSatya) April 15, 2025

 

Worst defeat in the history of IPL for KKR.Congrats to my fellow PBKS fans..One more thing Rinku Singh is a brainless lad.He created panic with his atrocious batting against spin. Venky & Ramandeep played most useless shot ever.Rahane should have reviewed #PBKSvsKKR #KKRvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/D85hSjjnm7

— Cover Drive (@day6596) April 15, 2025

 

Lowest Score Team In The Season To Defend 111runs 🤣🤣🤣

Karma Will Never Leave Ra kukka @thalabheem113#PBKSvsKKR pic.twitter.com/KWwMKWVseX https://t.co/QV7q8cQe67

— TheyCallHim #OG🚩 (@ItsMe_Santhu) April 15, 2025