Priyanka Tiwari
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After last year’s record chase, this came as a shock to everyone. Punjab Kings (PBKS) successfully defended 111 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 31 of IPL 2025 at Mullanpur, which is now the lowest score ever defended in IPL history. The previous record was Chennai Super Kings’ 116/9 defense against PBKS in Durban back in 2009.
Lowest Totals Successfully Defended in IPL History
111 – PBKS vs KKR, Mullanpur (2025)
116/9 – CSK vs PBKS, Durban (2009)
118 – SRH vs MI, Mumbai WS (2018)
119/8 – PBKS vs MI, Durban (2009)
119/8 – SRH vs PWI, Pune (2013)
Rare Double All-Out and KKR's Batting Woes
This match marked the fifth instance where both teams were bowled out in an IPL game. KKR has featured in three such matches.
Both Teams All-Out in IPL Matches:
206 – PBKS vs KKR, Mullanpur (2025)
205 – MI vs SRH, Mumbai WS (2018)
180 – KKR vs RCB, Kolkata (2017)
316 – DC vs RR, Nagpur (2010)
314 – MI vs KKR, Mumbai WS (2024)
KKR’s 95 all-out is their joint second-lowest total in IPL history. Only their 67 all out against Mumbai Indians in 2008 was worse.
Lowest All-Out Totals for KKR:
67 – vs MI, Mumbai WS (2008)
95 – vs MI, Gqeberha (2009)
95 – vs PBKS, Mullanpur (2025)
As of now, Narine also holds the record for most wickets against a particular team in IPL history with 36 deaths of PBKS. Dismissing Umesh Yadav’s previous record of 35 wickets against the same team, Narine becomes the sole holder.
Top Bowlers vs Specific Teams (IPL):
36 – Sunil Narine via PBKS
35 – Umesh Yadav via PBKS
33 – Dwayne Bravo vs MI
33 – Yuzvendra Chahal vs KKR
33 – Mohit Sharma vs MI
Chahal Have Records Equal of Former KKR Spinner Narine for Most 4 Wicket Hauls In IPL
Chahal edges past adding his name record books, claiming 8th four plus wicket haul, leveling him with Narine on top. He then triangle verifies himself as the only bowler with 30+ wickets in two different IPL franchise teams (KKR and PBKS).
Most 4+ Wicket Hauls in IPL:
8 – Yuzvendra Chahal
8 – Sunil Narine
7 – Lasith Malinga
6 – Kagiso Rabada
5 – Amit Mishra
Additional Stats & Highlights
Glenn Maxwell's slump: Averages 6.64 across 14 innings in IPL 2024-2025 spanning 93 runs and five ducks.
Maidens with wickets: Each of the five maidens who bowled in IPL 2025 took one wicket. The latest was by Arshdeep Singh.
Narine’s vulnerability: Out in the first over seven times in IPL, has done it five times against southpaws, including Marco Jansen this match.
