Punjab script history by defending 111 against KKR

Punjab Kings secured a stunning victory by defending just 111 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Mullanpur — the lowest-ever total defended in a full 20-over IPL match. It looked like an easy chase for KKR after they were cruising at 62-2 in 7.3 overs, but the defending champions collapsed like a pack of cards, losing their last eight wickets for just 33 runs, thus crumbling to 95 all out in 15.1 overs. Ironically, it was the same Punjab bowling line-up that had failed to defend a mammoth 246 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) just three days back. Ironically, IPL’s top-two run chases have been against the Shreyas Iyer-led side (Punjab vs KKR in 2024 and Punjab vs SRH in 2025), while the Mumbaikar has also captained his side during the lowest total ever defended in IPL.