Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:40am on 16 Apr 2025,Wednesday Sports
In a thrilling IPL 2025 clash, Punjab Kings (PBKS) defended the lowest-ever total in tournament history—112—defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs. PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting praised the team's resilience, calling the win potentially "season-defining." Yuzvendra Chahal (4/28), battling a shoulder injury, and Marco Jansen (3/17) spearheaded the remarkable bowling effort. Ponting quipped, "I'm 50, don’t need more games like this," reflecting the nail-biting intensity. Despite a poor batting show, PBKS’ spirited fielding and tactical bowling changes led to a stunning turnaround, pushing them to fourth in the standings. (PC: BCCI)
