31st Match (N)

Match

IPL No : #

Tue, 15 April 2025, Starts from 00:00

Punjab Kings - 111 (15.3 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 95 (15.1 ov)

Mullanpur

PBKS won by 16 runs

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
95 (15.1 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Priyansh Arya 
c Ramandeep Singh b Harshit Rana
22161231183.33 In 20252162016 Career2162016
Prabhsimran Singh 
c Ramandeep Singh b Harshit Rana
30311523200.00 In 2025 Career
Shreyas Iyer (c)
c Ramandeep Singh b Harshit Rana
022000.00 In 20252501620 Career3377287133
Josh Inglis (WK)
b Varun
2560033.33 In 2025200 Career195617966
Nehal Wadhera 
c Iyer b Nortje
1021920111.11 In 2025151119 Career5014327
Glenn Maxwell 
b Varun
717101070.00 In 20254141 Career6210510323
Suryansh Shedge 
c †de Kock b Narine
48400100.00 In 2025600 Career600
Shashank Singh 
lbw b Arora
18231711105.88 In 202512696 Career5494231
Marco Jansen 
b Narine
1320050.00 In 20254322 Career6134134
Xavier Bartlett 
run out (Iyer/Arora)
1118151073.33 In 20251110 Career232224
Arshdeep Singh 
not out
12100100.00 In 2025200 Career3140
Extras
(b 2, w 3)
500000.00
Total
111 15.3 Ov (RR: 7.16)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Vaibhav Arora2026110431 In 20258483/27 Career27199
Anrich Nortje3023181050 In 20251103/22 Career89549
Harshit Rana3025381313 In 202510643/24 Career35221
Varun Chakravarthy4021251001 In 202510705/20 Career123694
Sunil Narine301425910 In 20257465/19 Career3642213
Punjab Kings innigs
111 (15.3 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Quinton de Kock (WK)
c Suryansh Shedge b Bartlett
2740050.00 In 2025143911 Career5070486222
Sunil Narine 
b Jansen
54410125.00 In 20251301211 Career3334324211
Ajinkya Rahane (c)
lbw b Chahal
17321711100.00 In 20252211914 Career4862497117
Angkrish Raghuvanshi 
c Bartlett b Chahal
37372851132.14 In 2025170185 Career3333413
Venkatesh Iyer 
lbw b Maxwell
713400175.00 In 2025121144 Career144713565
Rinku Singh 
st †Inglis b Chahal
21190022.22 In 2025116135 Career10098051
Andre Russell 
b Jansen
17271112154.54 In 20253433 Career6291439508
Ramandeep Singh 
c Iyer b Chahal
011000.00 In 20252912 Career199915
Harshit Rana 
b Jansen
3560050.00 In 20252230 Career2430
Vaibhav Arora 
c †Inglis b Arshdeep Singh
0127000.00 In 2025000 Career900
Anrich Nortje 
not out
010000.00 In 2025000 Career112132
Extras
(lb 4, w 1)
500000.00
Total
95 15.1 Ov (RR: 6.26)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Marco Jansen3017351230 In 20256404/13 Career67447
Xavier Bartlett3030110832 In 2025184/10 Career61399
Arshdeep Singh3111141010 In 20258565/32 Career84558
Yuzvendra Chahal4028471412 In 20256315/40 Career2081140
Glenn Maxwell20513700 In 20254283/15 Career96618

In an exhilarating encounter during the 31st Match of the IPL 2025 season on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) managed to secure a hard-fought victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs at the picturesque ground in Mullanpur.

Batting first, Punjab Kings struggled initially, posting a total of 111 runs in just 15.3 overs. Prabhsimran Singh was the standout performer for PBKS, contributing 30 runs off 31 balls, while Priyansh Arya provided a quickfire 22 runs from just 16 deliveries, showcasing an impressive strike rate of 183.33. The Kings' innings was marked by their inability to build substantial partnerships as the KKR bowlers, led by Harshit Rana, who took 3 wickets for 25 runs, effectively dismantled the Punjab batting order.

In response, Kolkata Knight Riders faltered in their chase and could only reach 95 runs in 15.1 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi was the top scorer for KKR, scoring 37 runs off 37 balls, but he lacked support from his teammates. The KKR batting lineup crumbled under pressure, with significant contributions not materializing. The Punjab bowlers delivered a clinical performance, with Marco Jansen standing out, taking 3 wickets for just 17 runs, supported by Yuzvendra Chahal, who bagged 4 wickets and turned the match in favor of PBKS.

This victory not only adds crucial points to the Punjab Kings' campaign but also showcases their bowling prowess as they maneuver towards a promising season ahead. The match was a reminder of the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, where every run and wicket carries immense significance, and the Punjab Kings certainly showcased that in their latest triumph.


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