Ricky Ponting Erupts as PBKS Pull Off Historic Defense; Shreyas Iyer Has Last Laugh Against Former Team KKR

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Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings(PBKS) pulled off a remarkable feat by defending the lowest total in IPL history, securing a 16-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders.

PBKS Script Historic Win as Shreyas Iyer Has Last Laugh Against Former Team

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Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings did the unthinkable, defending the lowest-ever total in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The hosts defended 111 runs as they bundled out KKR for 95 inside 16 overs to register a memorable win in front of a jam-packed crowd.

As soon as Marco Jansen took the final wicket of Andre Russell, the entire crowd erupted in jubilation to kickstart the celebrations. Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting was pumped up as he celebrated with the rest of the support staff and the non-playing squad members.

The reaction from the entire dugout showed the feat that Punjab Kings pulled off against KKR. Shreyas Iyer eventually had the last laugh against KKR after he was let go by the franchise despite winning the title with them last year.

Even PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta could not control her emotions after seeing her team pull off a heist against KKR in New Chandigarh.

KKR were 62/2 at one stage, but a colossal collapse paved the way for a memorable Punjab Kings win. The defending champions lost their final eight wickets for just 33 runs.

After the win, Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting said, “This is the best win I have ever had in the IPL.”

Ponting, who took over as PBKS coach ahead of the IPL 2025 season, previously served as the head coach of Delhi Capitals. The victory marked a significant milestone in his coaching journey, underlining the dramatic turnaround he has sparked with the Punjab franchise.

Yuzvendra Chahal was the standout performer for Punjab Kings, claiming four wickets in a match-winning spell. He dismissed Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, and Ramandeep Singh, playing a pivotal role in the team’s remarkable victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.

How did the match unfold

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat, but the team was bundled out for just 111, with Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Sunil Narine taking seven wickets between them. Heading into the chase, Kolkata Knight Riders were favorites, needing only 112 to win and top the table.

Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi had a steady partnership, adding 55 runs for the third wicket. However, the game turned when Yuzvendra Chahal was brought into the attack. Chahal claimed four wickets in quick succession, leaving KKR in a precarious position.

With KKR’s hopes resting on Andre Russell, the all-rounder’s dismissal by Marco Jansen sealed the win for Punjab Kings, marking a memorable victory.

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