Punjab Kings stunned fans with a 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. The match at Mulapur was a nail-biter, with Punjab all out for 111 and KKR managing just 95 in response. Typically, this ground sees high-scoring matches, but Punjab’s bowlers turned the game around.
A rocky start for KKR
KKR’s chase began poorly. Both openers were out by 7 runs. Quinton de Kock was dismissed for 2, and Sunil Narine for 5. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ajinkya Rahane put up a 55-run partnership, giving KKR hope. Raghuvanshi top-scored with 37, while Rahane made 17.
KKR’s collapse
After reaching 72 for 3, KKR lost 5 wickets for just 7 runs. Venkatesh Iyer (7), Rinku Singh (2), Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, and Harshit Rana fell in quick succession.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s masterclass
Chahal was KKR’s nemesis, taking 4 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs. He dismissed Rahane and Raghuvanshi, turning the match in Punjab’s favor. He also got Rinku and Ramandeep. Chahal’s performance was key to Punjab’s victory.
- Punjab Kings won by 16 runs.
- KKR was all out for 95.
- Yuzvendra Chahal took 4 wickets.
