Punjab Kings’ Remarkable Triumph with Score of 111
During an electrifying Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match in Mullanpur, the Punjab Kings created a stir by defending one of the lowest scores in IPL history. With the odds stacked against them, the Shreyas Iyer-led team held their ground to secure a thrilling victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, with the final score being just 111.
Historic Defensive Scores in IPL
The feat by Punjab Kings has become a testament to strategic gameplay and exceptional skills under pressure. Here are the historic low totals that have been defended successfully in IPL games:
- 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
Note: Rain-affected games are excluded from this list.
Match Highlights: PBKS vs KKR Showdown
The day saw a dramatic turnaround when star bowler Yuzvendra Chahal claimed four wickets, leading to a Punjab victory by 16 runs. Despite a promising start by KKR, reaching 60 for two in seven overs, Chahal’s stunning spell through KKR’s middle order sealed the deal.
Earlier in the match, Punjab Kings faced a quick dismissal of their side. Opening batsmen Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh started robustly, but subsequent overs saw a collapse to a total score of 111 all out in just 15.3 overs. Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Sunil Narine were crucial in tipping the scales, taking several key wickets between them.
Brief scores: Punjab Kings: 111 all out in 15.3 overs (Prabhsimran Singh 30; Harshit Rana 3/25, Varun Chakravarthy 2/21, Sunil Narine 2/14). Kolkata Knight Riders: 95 all out in 15.1 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 37; Marco Jansen 3/17, Arshdeep Singh 1/11, Yuzvendra Chahal 4/28).
The match stands as a thrilling narrative of resilience and tactical prowess, demonstrating that even low scores in T20 cricket can be defended successfully.
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Last Updated: April 15, 2025
