Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Match Scorecard, Live Updates & Highlights

Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Match Scorecard: Live Updates, Highlights & Analysis

Updated: April 15, 2025 | Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

Welcome to the ultimate guide for the Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Match 31! This thrilling encounter saw Punjab Kings pull off a historic victory by defending the lowest-ever total in IPL history (111 runs), beating KKR by 16 runs. In this blog, we provide a detailed scorecard, live updates, player performances, and post-match analysis to keep you informed and engaged.

IPL 2025 PBKS vs KKR Match Overview

The PBKS vs KKR match, held on April 15, 2025, at Mullanpur, was a rollercoaster of emotions. Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, won the toss and elected to bat first but were bundled out for just 111 runs. Kolkata Knight Riders, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, seemed poised for an easy chase but collapsed to 95 all out, thanks to Yuzvendra Chahal’s sensational 4/28. This match etched its name in IPL history as the lowest total ever defended.

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Key Moments of PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025

PBKS’s Collapse: Punjab Kings started strongly with a 39-run opening stand but lost wickets rapidly, finishing at 111/10 in 15.3 overs. Harshit Rana (3 wickets) was KKR’s star bowler.
Chahal’s Magic: Yuzvendra Chahal turned the game with four wickets, dismissing key KKR batsmen like Ajinkya Rahane and Rinku Singh.
KKR’s Downfall: Despite a steady start by Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, KKR lost five wickets in five overs, collapsing under pressure.
Historic Win: PBKS defended 111, breaking the record for the lowest total defended in IPL history, previously set at 116/9 by CSK in 2009.

PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 Full Scorecard

Punjab Kings Innings: 111/10 (15.3 Overs)

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Status
Priyansh Arya	28	19	4	1	c Russell b Harshit Rana
Prabhsimran Singh	15	12	2	0	b Vaibhav Arora
Shreyas Iyer (c)	10	8	1	0	c Narine b Varun Chakaravarthy
Nehal Wadhera	12	10	1	0	b Anrich Nortje
Glenn Maxwell	5	7	0	0	c Rinku b Harshit Rana
Shashank Singh	8	6	1	0	lbw b Sunil Narine
Josh Inglis (wk)	4	5	0	0	c Rahane b Varun Chakaravarthy
Marco Jansen	6	8	0	0	c de Kock b Harshit Rana
Xavier Bartlett	3	4	0	0	b Sunil Narine
Arshdeep Singh	1	3	0	0	not out
Yuzvendra Chahal	0	1	0	0	b Vaibhav Arora
Extras	19 (lb 5, w 14)
Total	111/10 (15.3 overs, RR: 7.22)

Kolkata Knight Riders Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Vaibhav Arora	3	20	2	6.67
Anrich Nortje	3	25	1	8.33
Harshit Rana	3.3	22	3	6.29
Sunil Narine	3	14	2	4.67
Varun Chakaravarthy	3	21	2	7.00

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings: 95/10 (15.5 Overs)

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Status
Quinton de Kock (wk)	10	8	2	0	c Inglis b Arshdeep Singh
Sunil Narine	6	5	1	0	b Xavier Bartlett
Ajinkya Rahane (c)	18	15	3	0	lbw b Yuzvendra Chahal
Angkrish Raghuvanshi	16	12	2	0	c Shashank b Yuzvendra Chahal
Venkatesh Iyer	8	10	1	0	lbw b Glenn Maxwell
Rinku Singh	4	6	0	0	st Inglis b Yuzvendra Chahal
Andre Russell	17	11	1	2	b Marco Jansen
Ramandeep Singh	2	4	0	0	c Maxwell b Yuzvendra Chahal
Harshit Rana	3	5	0	0	c Arya b Arshdeep Singh
Vaibhav Arora	0	5	0	0	b Arshdeep Singh
Anrich Nortje	0	2	0	0	not out
Extras	11 (lb 3, w 8)
Total	95/10 (15.5 overs, RR: 6.00)

Punjab Kings Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Arshdeep Singh	4	18	3	4.50
Xavier Bartlett	3	20	1	6.67
Marco Jansen	2.5	17	1	6.00
Yuzvendra Chahal	4	28	4	7.00
Glenn Maxwell	2	12	1	6.00

Live Updates: PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 Match 31

Here’s a recap of the live action from the match, as it unfolded on April 15, 2025:

7:00 PM IST: Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bat. Shreyas Iyer aimed to set a competitive total on a batting-friendly pitch.
7:30 PM IST: PBKS got off to a flyer with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, reaching 39/0 in 3.1 overs.
8:15 PM IST: Harshit Rana struck twice in an over, dismissing Arya and Maxwell, leaving PBKS at 74/5 in 8.4 overs.
8:30 PM IST: PBKS collapsed to 111/10 in 15.3 overs, with Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy taking two wickets each.
9:00 PM IST: KKR’s chase began poorly, losing de Kock and Narine early. Rahane and Raghuvanshi steadied the ship.
9:45 PM IST: Yuzvendra Chahal sparked a collapse, dismissing Rahane, Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, and Ramandeep Singh. KKR were 76/7 in 11.4 overs.
10:00 PM IST: Andre Russell kept KKR alive with two sixes, but PBKS needed just two wickets with 17 runs to defend.
10:13 PM IST: Marco Jansen dismissed Russell, sealing a historic 16-run victory for PBKS, defending 111—the lowest total in IPL history.

Player Performances and Key Highlights

Top Performers for Punjab Kings

Yuzvendra Chahal (4/28): The leg-spinner’s match-defining spell included the wickets of Rahane, Raghuvanshi, Rinku, and Ramandeep, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Priyansh Arya (28 off 19): Provided a solid start before falling to Harshit Rana.
Arshdeep Singh (3/18): Removed key KKR batsmen, including de Kock and Vaibhav Arora, with tight bowling.

Top Performers for Kolkata Knight Riders

Harshit Rana (3/22): Led KKR’s bowling attack, dismissing Arya, Maxwell, and Jansen.
Ajinkya Rahane (18 off 15): Tried to anchor the chase but fell to Chahal’s guile.
Andre Russell (17 off 11): Fought till the end with two sixes but couldn’t finish the chase.

Post-Match Analysis: What Went Wrong for KKR?

KKR’s collapse was unexpected, given their strong batting lineup. Ajinkya Rahane took responsibility, admitting to poor shot selection and a lack of intent. The spinners, usually KKR’s strength, were outplayed by PBKS’s Chahal and Maxwell. The decision not to review Rahane’s LBW dismissal also proved costly.

[](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2025-1449924/punjab-kings-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-31st-match-1473468/live-cricket-score)

For PBKS, this win was a testament to their resilience. Despite losing Lockie Ferguson to injury, Xavier Bartlett and Marco Jansen stepped up, while Chahal’s return to form was a game-changer. Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and strategic bowling changes kept KKR under pressure.

[](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2025-1449924/punjab-kings-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-31st-match-1473468/match-preview)

IPL 2025 Points Table Update

With this victory, Punjab Kings climbed to fourth place with four wins in six games, boosting their net run rate. KKR, with three wins, slipped to sixth, missing a chance to top the table.

[](https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/pbks-vs-kkr-live-score-2025-ipl-31th-match-live-cricket-score-updates-punjab-kings-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-sunil-narine-shreyas-iyer-9945011/)

Team	Matches	Wins	Losses	NRR	Points
Punjab Kings	6	4	2	+0.065	8
Kolkata Knight Riders	6	3	3	-0.120	6

How to Watch PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 Highlights

Couldn’t catch the live action? Watch the PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 highlights on:

JioHotstar: Official streaming partner for IPL 2025.
Star Sports Network: Televised highlights and analysis.
IPLT20.com: Official IPL website for match clips and updates.

Fan Reactions on Social Media

Fans on X went wild after PBKS’s historic win. Posts praised Chahal’s heroics and criticized KKR’s batting collapse. One user wrote, “Chahal is back! PBKS just rewrote IPL history! #PBKSvKKR.” Another said, “KKR threw it away. Rahane’s LBW call was a game-changer.”

[](https://x.com/sportstarweb/status/1912192545867853943)[](https://x.com/sportstarweb/status/1912185450229571955)

FAQs: Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025

What was the result of PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 Match 31?

Punjab Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs, defending a total of 111—the lowest ever in IPL history.

[](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2025-live-pbks-vs-kkr-live-score-match-31-punjab-kings-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-t20-ipl-live-match-15-april-101744710687513.html)

Who was the Player of the Match in PBKS vs KKR?

Yuzvendra Chahal was named Player of the Match for his 4/28, which turned the game in PBKS’s favor.

[](https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/punjab-kings-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-live-score-ipl-2025-updates)

What was the lowest total defended in IPL history?

Punjab Kings set the record by defending 111 against KKR in IPL 2025, surpassing the previous record of 116/9 by CSK in 2009.

[](https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/punjab-kings-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-live-score-ipl-2025-updates)

Where was the PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 match played?

The match was played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

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Who were the top performers in PBKS vs KKR?

For PBKS, Yuzvendra Chahal (4/28) and Arshdeep Singh (3/18) shone. For KKR, Harshit Rana (3/22) and Ajinkya Rahane (18) were notable.

[](https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/pbks-vs-kkr-live-score-2025-ipl-31th-match-live-cricket-score-updates-punjab-kings-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-sunil-narine-shreyas-iyer-9945011/)

How can I watch PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 highlights?

Highlights are available on JioHotstar, Star Sports Network, and IPLT20.com.

[](https://www.iplt20.com/video/55550)

What is the head-to-head record of PBKS vs KKR in IPL?

KKR leads the head-to-head with 21 wins to PBKS’s 11 in 32 matches before IPL 2025. PBKS’s win in Match 31 narrowed the gap.

[](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2025-1449924/punjab-kings-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-31st-match-1473468/match-preview)

Conclusion: The PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 Match 31 was a historic thriller, with Punjab Kings rewriting record books. Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 updates, live scorecards, and highlights on our blog!

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