Punjab Kings Defend Record Low Total in IPL

In a historic IPL match, Punjab Kings (PBKS) defended the lowest total ever in the league's history, winning by 16 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after being bowled out for 111. Yuzvendra Chahal was the standout performer with figures of 4/28, pivotal in triggering KKR's collapse from 71/3 to 95 all out. Marco Jansen supported with 3/17, as KKR suffered a dramatic seven-wicket fall for just 24 runs. Despite a promising start, KKR's chase was derailed by Chahal's leg-spin, which included crucial wickets like Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Ricky Ponting, PBKS' coach, hailed the victory as possibly the best he has witnessed in the IPL as a coach. This match marked PBKS's fourth win in six games, moving them into the top four of the standings.