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In a remarkable turnaround, the Punjab Kings defended the lowest total in IPL history to defeat the Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs on April 15, 2025. citeturn0news16
Match Summary:
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Punjab Kings Innings: 111 all out in 15.3 overs
- Top scorer: Prabhsimran Singh with 30 runs
- Notable bowling from KKR: Harshit Rana took 3 wickets for 25 runs
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Kolkata Knight Riders Innings: 95 all out in 15.1 overs
- Top scorer: Ajinkya Rahane with 25 runs
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Outstanding bowling from PBKS:
- Yuzvendra Chahal claimed 4 wickets for 28 runs
- Marco Jansen secured 3 wickets for 17 runs
This victory was especially significant for Punjab Kings, coming just days after they failed to defend a much higher total. Coach Ricky Ponting hailed it as possibly the best win of his IPL coaching career, emphasizing the team's exceptional bowling strategy and execution. citeturn0news16