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KKR vs PBKS 2025 Match 31 Full Commentary
Result · Apr 15 2025, Tue - 07:30 PM (IST)
Match 31, - Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
PBKS111
KKR95
Punjab Kings won by 16 runs
CRR:6.26
Player Of The Match
OUT! Run Out. Vaibhav Arora to Xavier Bartlett. Length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, well timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Iyer, by Arora. A calamitous mix-up ends the innings as the Kolkata Knight Riders have bundled the Punjab Kings out for just 111. It all started with a blazing opening stand that promised fireworks in the opening three overs, but the momentum shifted dramatically when Harshit Rana removed the top three in quick succession. The Kings' batting crumbled under pressure, unable to build any partnerships, as the spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine worked their magic in the middle overs, picking up two wickets apiece as the innings fell apart. Can the Kings' bowlers produce a miracle with the ball and defend this modest total, or will the Kolkata Knight Riders cruise through the chase?
Vaibhav Arora to Arshdeep Singh. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot pulling, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Rana.
OUT! L.B.W. Vaibhav Arora to Shashank Singh. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad. Three Reds and Shashank Singh is a goner.
Anrich Nortje to Xavier Bartlett. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Russell.
Anrich Nortje to Xavier Bartlett. Leg cutter short, outside off stump backing away pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
FOUR! Anrich Nortje to Xavier Bartlett. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
Anrich Nortje to Xavier Bartlett. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for no runs, fielded by Russell.
Anrich Nortje to Shashank Singh. Short, off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Russell.
Anrich Nortje to Shashank Singh. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Shashank Singh. Quicker length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Xavier Bartlett. Quicker ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Rana.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Shashank Singh. Googly length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Russell.
SIX! Varun Chakaravarthy to Shashank Singh. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Xavier Bartlett. Quicker length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Arora.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Xavier Bartlett. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
Sunil Narine to Xavier Bartlett. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Russell.
Sunil Narine to Shashank Singh. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Russell.
Wide Sunil Narine to Shashank Singh. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
APPEAL! Sunil Narine to Shashank Singh. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to backward point for no runs, fielded by Singh, appeal made for L.B.W. Half-hearted shouts from the bowler and keeper.
Sunil Narine to Shashank Singh. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Sunil Narine to Xavier Bartlett. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Russell.
Sunil Narine to Xavier Bartlett. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Rahane.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Xavier Bartlett. Googly length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Arora.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Xavier Bartlett. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Narine.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Shashank Singh. Quicker ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Arora.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Xavier Bartlett. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Xavier Bartlett. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Narine.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Shashank Singh. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Russell.
OUT! Bowled. Sunil Narine to Marco Jansen. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, missed. Cleaned him up. Punjab in deep trouble.
Sunil Narine to Shashank Singh. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
OUT! Bowled. Marco Jansen to Andre Russell. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge. An incredible comeback form the Punjab Kings as they defend the lowest ever winning total in IPL history, to claim a sensational 16 run victory as Kolkata Knight Riders collapse in extraordinary fashion to 95 all out. Despite both opener departing early, Kolkata looked to be cruising at 62-2, but Yuzvendra Chahal turned the game on his head. He removed both set batters, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who made 37, claiming four wickets overall, as the Knight Riders lost 5 for 7 to fall to 79-8. Andre Russell hit two sixes in a brief fightback but Marco Jansen bowled him with his third wicket to seal a victory that will be talked about for years to come. Yuzvendra Chahal is the Player of the Match.
OUT! Caught. Arshdeep Singh to Vaibhav Arora. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, Gloved, caught by Inglis. Perfect setup from Arshdeep Singh.
Arshdeep Singh to Vaibhav Arora. Short, down leg side on the back foot Fended, Spliced in the air uncontrolled to backward point for no runs, fielded by Bartlett.
Arshdeep Singh to Vaibhav Arora. Short, down leg side on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Arshdeep Singh to Vaibhav Arora. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, hit body for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Arshdeep Singh to Vaibhav Arora. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Shedge.
Arshdeep Singh to Vaibhav Arora. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Bartlett.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Andre Russell. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
FOUR! Yuzvendra Chahal to Andre Russell. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
SIX! Yuzvendra Chahal to Andre Russell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Andre Russell. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
SIX! Yuzvendra Chahal to Andre Russell. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Andre Russell. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Iyer.
Marco Jansen to Vaibhav Arora. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs.
OUT! Bowled. Marco Jansen to Harshit Rana. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, inside edge. Dragged on! This game is alive for the Punjab Kings.
Marco Jansen to Harshit Rana. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Marco Jansen to Harshit Rana. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Marco Jansen to Harshit Rana. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Maxwell.
Marco Jansen to Harshit Rana. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, shy attempt by Wadhera.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Andre Russell. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Harshit Rana. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for 1 run, fielded by Jansen, fielded by Inglis.
OUT! Caught. Yuzvendra Chahal to Ramandeep Singh. Leg spinner full toss, off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to leg slip, caught by Iyer. What is happening in Mullanpur? Chahal is on fire!
OUT! Stumped. Yuzvendra Chahal to Rinku Singh. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed, by Inglis. Beautifully deceived by Chahal.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Andre Russell. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Bartlett.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rinku Singh. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.
Glenn Maxwell to Andre Russell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Glenn Maxwell to Andre Russell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! L.B.W. Glenn Maxwell to Venkatesh Iyer. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, hit pad. Five down for the Knight Riders.
Glenn Maxwell to Rinku Singh. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Iyer.
Glenn Maxwell to Rinku Singh. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Chahal.