In a nail-biting affair at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Punjab Kings pulled off a historic 16-run win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025. While Punjab could only muster 111 runs, their bowlers were terrific, bowling out KKR for 95 runs to secure a riveting win.
The Shreyas Iyer climax at the match’s conclusion reflected the unadulterated emotion and passion of the game, as Punjab moved into the top-4 of the points table.
Punjab Kings Make IPL History with Lowest Total Successfully Defended
Batting first, Punjab Kings were bowled out for a mere 111 runs, a mark that had never been defended ever in the IPL’s 20-over history. But going against the trend, Punjab’s bowlers pulled it off in grand style.
KKR were bowled out on the first delivery of the 16th over for 95 runs, setting this as the lowest-ever mark defended in the history of IPL.
Russell’s Wicket Triggers Roars Across the Stadium
With Andre Russell in, the game had gone into frenzy mode. After the 15th overs, KKR was 95/9 needing just 17 runs with 5 overs remaining. But Marco Jansen bowled an impeccable delivery and cleaned bowled Russell on the first ball of the 16th over. The stadium erupted with roars of applause when the final wicket went down. The jubilance of Punjab supporters attending the intensity and drama of IPL cricket.
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Shreyas Iyer Celebration at the end
𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎. 𝙄𝙎. 𝘾𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙈𝘼 🎬#PBKS have pulled off one of the greatest thrillers in #TATAIPL history 😮
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/sZtJIQpcbx#PBKSvKKR | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/vYY6rX8TdG
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 15, 2025
While managing to leave with just a duck and a bat, social media was filled with Shreyas Iyer’s post-match celebrations. Iyer, the captain of the Punjab Kings, has enjoyed the last few weeks of relative calm, but in the moments after he had dismissed Andre Russell, we saw him quickly lose his cool during the celebration.
Shreyas Iyer’s victory soon also became a social media sensation and will serve as a moment recorded in time that captured, like its sporting counterpart, a moment intoxicated in sheer passion, leadership, and perhaps potential for redemption.
Punjab Kings Enter Top-4 of the Points Table
With this phenomenal win, Punjab Kings reached the fourth position in the IPL 2025 points table. The team has 8 points from 6 games, equal to the leaders Gujarat Titans. The net run rate is the only difference between the top four teams, highlighting how competitive the season is.
At the same time, KKR’s campaign came under another loss, losing their fourth game out of 7. With merely 6 points, the champion from last season is now standing at sixth, in need of a turnaround for their playoff possibilities.
Key Points: PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025
PBKS made 111 runs, the lowest possible total defended within IPL history.
KKR was all out for 95, self-destructing for only 15.1 overs. Andre Russell’s dismissal ignited mad celebrations throughout the stadium.
The Shreyas Iyer celebration was the post-match buzz.
Punjab shifted to 4th in the table, level on points with Gujarat Titans.
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A Night to Remember for Punjab Fans
The PBKS vs KKR game in IPL 2025 will be etched in the memories as one of the most dramatic and surprising results in league history. Rather than the score, it was the energy, faith, and emotion that made this victory special — best encapsulated by the Shreyas Iyer celebration.
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