Chahal Spins Magic as PBKS Defend 111 in Historic IPL Win

In what can only be described as one of the most astonishing turnarounds in IPL history, Yuzvendra Chahal spun a web of brilliance to help Punjab Kings (PBKS) pull off a memorable victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders at Mullanpur. Defending a meager total of just 111, PBKS defied all odds and etched their name into the IPL's record books by winning the match by 16 runs — the lowest total ever defended in the tournament’s history. Chahal was at the heart of this miracle, delivering a sensational spell of leg-spin that completely shifted the momentum. With KKR at 62/2 and a solid 55-run partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, they seemed in control, but Chahal’s brilliance shifted the momentum in PBKS’s favor.

He first trapped Rahane leg-before, then came back in the very next over to dismiss Raghuvanshi, cracking open the door for Punjab. What followed was a stunning collapse, as Chahal scalped Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh off successive deliveries, leaving Kolkata in complete disarray. He finished with match-winning figures of 4/28, and the rest of the PBKS bowling attack capitalized on the pressure to bowl KKR out for just 95 in 15.1 overs. It was a sensational comeback that highlighted the grit and fighting spirit of PBKS, who walked away victorious in what will go down as one of the greatest heists in IPL history. With this heroic effort, Punjab Kings climbed to fourth in the points table, securing their fourth win in six matches and sending a clear message to the rest of the league—they’re here to fight till the last ball.