PBKS VS KKR, IPL 2025 Match 31 Highlights: Yuzvendra Chahal Stars As Punjab Kings Beat KKR By 16 Runs In Low-Scoring Thriller

PBKS VS KKR (Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders) IPL 2025 Match 31 Highlights: Yuzvendra Chahal led a stunning comeback for Punjab Kings with a sensational four-fer (4/28) as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in the 31th match of the IPL 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Tuesday.

PBKS VS KKR IPL 2025 Match 31 Highlights: Yuzvendra Chahal led a stunning comeback for Punjab Kings with a sensational four-fer (4/28) as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in the 31th match of the IPL 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Tuesday.

After restricting PBKS for 111 inside 16 overs, KKR looked set for a comfortable win reaching 60 for two in seven overs. However, Chahal ran through KKR to hand Punjab an unlikely but thrilling win as KKR slipped to 95 all-out in 15.1 overs.

Earlier, Punjab Kings collapsed from 39 for no loss to 111 all-out in 15.3 overs with Harshit Rana taking 3/25 while Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine claiming two wickets apiece. Priyansh Arya (22) and Prabhsimran Singh (30) fired at the top but the hosts suffered a collapse to be bowled out for 111 for the second lowest score among all teams this season.

Squads For PBKS VS KKR IPL 2025 Match

Kolkata Knight Riders: Quinton de Kock(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Rovman Powell, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chetan Sakariya, Spencer Johnson

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Vishnu Vinod, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash 

15 April 2025

22:56 IST

PBKS vs KKR Live IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Win

Riding on an impressive four-fer from Yuzvendra Chahal (4 for 28), Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in the 31th match of the IPL 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. PBKS defend the lowest score ever in IPL history as they bowl out KKR for 95 after scoring 111. 

KKR 95 All-Out (15.1 Ov)

22:32 IST

PBKS vs KKR Live IPL 2025: KKR Suffer Collapse

KKR suffer major collapse and are in deep trouble now. Kolkata Knight Riders need 33 runs in 42 balls with two wickets in hands. Andre Russell is the last hope for KKR. 

KKR 79-8 (13 Ov) 

21:57 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Rahane Departs 

Yuzvendra Chahal gives Punjab Kings a major breakthrough by removing KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who doesn't take the review and walks off after getting trapped in front of the wickets. 

KKR 68-3 (8 Ov) 

21:44 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Revival For KKR

After losing the wickets of Sunil Narine and Quinton de Kock early, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi revive KKR in the run chase with some fantastic shots. Kolkata Knight Riders need 57 runs in 84 balls after the end of powerplay. 

KKR 55-2 (6 Ov)

21:29 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Kolkata In Trouble 

Kolkata Knight Riders have lost the wickets of openers Sunil Narine and Quinton de Kock early in the run chase. Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi are at the crease now. 

KKR 12-2 (2 Ov) 

21:00 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: All Out 

After a flying start from the openers, Punjab Kings have collapsed dramatically to be bowled out for just 111 in 15.3 overs. Harshit Rana (3 for 25), Varun Chakaravarthy (2 for 21) and Sunil Narine )2 for 14) have been the most successful bowlers for KKR.

PBKS: 111 All-Out (15.3 Ov) 

20:46 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Stat Alert

Maxwell vs Varun Chakravarthy in the IPL
Runs: 46
Balls: 31
Dismissals: 4
SR: 148.38

20:33 IST

PBKS vs KKR Live IPL 2025: Punjab In Deep Trouble 

Punjab Kings are in big big trouble after losing the wickets of Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge and Marco Jansen in quick succession. Inform batter Shashank Singh has the big responsibility on their shoulders now. 

PBKS 86-8 (11 Ov)

20:08 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Rana Strikes Again

Harshit Rana continues his sensational run as he dismisses Prabhsimran Singh, with Ramandeep Singh taking another catch. Glenn Maxwell, right handed bat, comes to the crease. 

PBKS 54-4 (6 Ov) 

20:00 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Inglis Departs

Another blow for Punjab Kings as Varun Chakaravarthy removes Josh Inglis, who decides to sweep the ball and gets clean bowled. Punjab Kings are in big trouble after losing three wickets in the powerplay.

PBKS 42-3 (5 Ov) 

19:56 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Harshit Strikes 

Harshit Rana gives Punjab Kings major blow by removing Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer in the same over. Josh Inglis, right handed bat, comes to the crease. 

PBKS 39-2 (4 Ov)

19:48 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Priyansh, Prabhsimran On Fire

Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh show intent and give Punjab Kings a flying start, scoring 33 in the first three overs. KKR are searching for their first wicket. 

PBKS 33-0 (3 Ov)

19:17 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: It's Nortje Time 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Anrich Nortje is playing his first match of the season after recovering from his injury.

Get ready for some action pic.twitter.com/zQBYWf7RX1

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 15, 2025

19:17 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Impact Substitutes

Punjab Kings Impact Subs: Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy

Kolkata Knight Riders Impact Subs: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey

19:09 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders: Quinton de Kock(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakaravarthy

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

19:07 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Toss

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer win toss and opt to bat first against Ajinkya Rahane's Kolkata Knight Riders in the 31th match of the IPL 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

18:54 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: All Eyes On Priyansh Arya

Priyansh Arya!  pic.twitter.com/5dDu6EQ1ba

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 15, 2025

18:02 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Kings vs Knights 

KINGS  KNIGHTS! #KKR may be stepping into Mullanpur for the first time, but on Social Buzz, they're already miles ahead of #PBKS! 

Will Punjab turn the tide on the field? #IPLonJioStar #PBKSvKKR | TUE, 15th APR, 6:30 PM LIVE on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi… pic.twitter.com/AgPWcNAgU0

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) April 15, 2025

17:51 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal vs KKR 

 Yuzvendra Chahal has a good record against KKR with 29 wickets in 22 matches at an average of 22.65, and Punjab Kings will be hoping he comes to the party.

17:23 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Shreyas' Dominance Over His Former Team KKR 

 Shreyas Iyer has scored 456 runs in 14 innings at an average of 41.45 with a strike rate of 150-plus against KKR. The PBKS skipper will have a key role to play against the likes of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. 

17:10 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer vs Andre Russell 

In their 9 head-to-head encounters in the IPL, Andre Russell has had the upper hand over Shreyas Iyer, dismissing him 5 times while conceding just 63 runs off 54 deliveries. Iyer averages only 12.60 against Russell, with a strike rate of 116.66, highlighting the all-rounder's dominance in this matchup.

16:51 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Punjab Head Coach On Replacement For Lockie Ferguson 

"We're obviously going to have to change our team up a bit with Ferguson not being able to play. Ferguson is out indefinitely, and us getting him back by the end of the tournament is a very low percentage. I think he's done a real decent injury to himself," said bowling coach James Hopes (PBKS)

16:38 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Key Players From Kolkata Knight Riders 

Quinton de Kock (Big-hitting opener)

 Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Young, aggressive batter)

Rinku Singh (Reliable Middle-order Batter)

Sunil Narine (All-rounder, game-changer)

Varun Chakravarthy (Strike bowler)

16:26 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Key Players From Punjab Kings 

Priyansh Arya (Explosive opener)

Shreyas Iyer (Reliable Middle-order Batter)

Marcus Stoinis (All-rounder, game-changer)

Shashank Singh (Finisher)

Arshdeep Singh (Reliable Bowler)

16:13 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Close Fights 

 In recent years, the Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have won four matches each since 2020, showcasing a pure cricket rivalry and competition between them.  

15:40 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: What to expect 

In three out of four innings played at the venue, teams have managed to score 200-plus totals. It's uncertain if dew will play a part, but the playing conditions should be fairly comfortable for the batters. 

15:11 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Shashank Singh vs KKR 

On April 26, 2024, at Eden Gardens, Shashank Singh played a pivotal role in Punjab Kings' record-breaking chase against KKR. He scored an unbeaten 68 runs off just 28 balls, hitting 8 sixes and 2 fours. This innings contributed to Punjab Kings successfully chasing down a target of 262 runs, marking the highest successful run chase in T20 history.​

14:53 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Stats Comparison, Most Wickets 

Sunil Narine is the leading wicket-taker for Kolkata Knight Riders with 33 wickets against PBKS, while Piyush Chawla was the leading wicket-taker for Punjab Kings with 24 wickets against KKR.  

14:38 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Stats Comparison 

Gautam Gambhir was the leading run scorer for Kolkata Knight Riders with 492 runs against PBKS, while KL Rahul was the leading run scorer for Punjab Kings with 317 runs against KKR.

14:23 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Performance at  Neutral Venues

In 12 meetings at neutral venues, the Kolkata Knight Riders have maintained a clear edge, emerging victorious in 8 matches. Punjab Kings have managed 4 wins, indicating KKR’s ability to adapt better in neutral conditions.

13:59 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Performance at the  Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Eden Gardens has been a fortress for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Out of 13 encounters at this iconic venue, KKR has asserted dominance with 9 victories, while Punjab Kings have managed to win only 4 times.

13:43 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Performance at the PCA Stadium, Mohali

At their home ground in Mohali, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced off 8 times. The contests have been evenly matched, with both teams winning 4 games each, showcasing a well-balanced rivalry in these conditions.

13:06 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Head-to-Head

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have faced each other 33 times in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kolkata Knight Riders holds an advantage with 21 out of 33 victories, while Punjab Kings secured 12 victories. 

12:57 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Skipper Wins Prize 

The Punjab Kings' Skipper, Shreyas Iyer, wins the player of the month award for March for his brilliant performance in the Champions Trophy 2025. 

Living the dream  pic.twitter.com/HKAgpqiNv5

— Shreyas Iyer (ShreyasIyer15) March 10, 2025

12:30 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Punjab's Spinners Disappoint

 Punjab Kings' spinners have the highest average (54.4), the highest economy (10.46), and the highest strike rate (31.2)

12:15 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: KKR Spinner Dominates IPL 2025 

Kolkata Knight Riders' spinners have the best average (20.62) and the best economy (6.73) among all teams in this IPL.

11:53 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Sunil Narine vs Punjab Kings 

Sunil Narine has picked up 34 wickets in 25 matches against PBKS, at an average of 20.02 and an economy of 7.02. He has also scored 251 runs against them with two half-centuries

11:42 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Poor Form Of Glenn Maxwell 

Since 2024, Glenn Maxwell has scored only 86 runs in 13 innings in the IPL, averaging 6.61 with five ducks and a highest of 30

11:39 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer vs Kolkata Knight Riders 

Punjab Kings have displayed impressive form right from the start of the tournament under the leadership of their new captain, Shreyas Iyer. In an interesting twist, Iyer is set to face his former team, Kolkata Knight Riders, the side he captained to IPL glory in 2024.

10:58 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Table Position 

In the current IPL 2025 points table, KKR sit at 5th place, just one spot above Punjab Kings, who are in 6th. With both teams looking to climb the table, this promises to be a thrilling encounter.

10:49 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Pitch Report 

The pitch of Mullanpur Cricket Stadium provides a balanced battle between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to benefit from the early pace and bounce, while batters will have opportunities to play their strokes freely. Spinners may become effective in the middle overs, typically maintaining control with an economy rate of about 7 runs per over.

10:34 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders In IPL 2025 So Far 

Kolkata Knight Riders have secured victories against Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, but faced defeats against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants 

10:20 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Punjab Kings In IPL 2025 So FAR

Punjab Kings have secured victories against Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans, but faced defeats against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals. 

09:46 IST

PBKS vs KKR LIVE IPL 2025: Match Detail 

Punjab Kings will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the 31st match of IPL 2025 at Punjab Kings' home ground Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. 

09:44 IST

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