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IPL 2025, PBKS vs KKR: Ricky Ponting Reveals Injury Scare as Yuzvendra Chahal\u2019s Four-Wicket Haul Seals Memorable Win for Punjab Kings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yuzvendra Chahal Overcomes Injury to Orchestrate Historic PBKS Win Over KKR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Shreyas Iyer<\/a> and Punjab Kings pulled off a miracle as they defended the lowest-ever total in IPL history, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs in New Chandigarh on Tuesday. After being bundled out for just 111 runs, few gave Punjab a chance, but the hosts stunned everyone with one of the most memorable comebacks in the league\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yuzvendra Chahal emerged as the game-changer, claiming four crucial wickets to derail KKR’s chase. Speaking after the game, Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting revealed that Chahal was not fully fit for the clash, having picked up a shoulder injury in their previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ponting shared his pre-match conversation with Chahal, praising the leg-spinner\u2019s confidence and determination. \u201cWhat about Chahal tonight? How good a spell of bowling was that! He actually had a fitness test before the game today… I looked him in the eye and said, \u2018Mate, are you okay?\u2019 He said, \u2018Coach, I am 100 percent right, let me out there,\u2019\u201d Ponting told the host broadcaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduced in the seventh over with KKR at a strong 62\/2, Chahal quickly turned the tide by dismissing Ajinkya Rahane, followed by Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, and Ramandeep Singh. This spell not only flipped the match in Punjab\u2019s favour but also silenced critics who had recently questioned Chahal\u2019s form and defensive bowling approach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After Marco Jansen sealed the match by dismissing Andre Russell, Ricky Ponting\u2019s raw emotions told the story. The Punjab Kings head coach was seen celebrating wildly in the dugout, completely pumped up as he joined the rest of the support staff and players in jubilant scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being bundled out for a modest 111 after electing to bat \u2014 with Harshit Rana picking up three wickets for KKR \u2014 Punjab pulled off an unbelievable comeback to win by 16 runs. Speaking after the match, Ponting didn\u2019t hold back in calling this the most special win of his IPL coaching career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe heart rate is still up there. I’m 50 years old now and don\u2019t need more games like these. Defending 112, with just 16 runs to spare… we actually told the guys at the halfway mark that these low chases can sometimes be the toughest,\u201d said Ponting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added, \u201cThe wicket wasn\u2019t easy, and it showed throughout the match. I reckon at the halfway mark, there weren\u2019t too many people around the world who believed we could pull this off. But we did\u2014and credit to all the boys, they were terrific tonight.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWins like these are the sweetest. I\u2019ve coached a lot of games in the IPL, but this might just be the best win I\u2019ve ever had,\u201d Ponting concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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