PBKS Defends IPL History Record Lowest Total

It was a surprise and low-scoring match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as PBKS made a jaw-dropping record on Tuesday while defending the record lowest total scored in IPL history. The game was played at Mullanpur in IPL 2025 when PBKS had managed to score only 111 runs. This score not only proved to be a record-breaking milestone for PBKS but also broke new records as it stood out as the lowest successfully defended score in Indian Premier League history.

The recipients of this record-breaking performance were PBKS, whose bowlers eclipsed and proved that even a meager total could be defended by delivering good bowling performance. The earlier record lowest aggregate defended was CSK's 116, which had been defended by them against PBKS way back in the year 2009. During the game between KKR and PBKS, both teams got bowled out, and the total of 111 was sufficient for PBKS to win a thriller.

The PBKS's record-breaking defense of 111 wasn't the only record being achieved; along with it, certain major milestones were also met. This match was the fifth instance in the history of IPL in which two teams were bowled out in a single match. The total of 206 runs for this match is the lowest total match where two teams have been all out. The tense character of this low-scoring match reminded spectators that in cricket, at times it is not necessarily about the runs on the board but the skill of taking advantage of every chance in the field. For KKR, the loss was not palatable, particularly given that they were bowled out for a mere 95 runs.

This score equaled their second-lowest all-out score ever in IPL history. KKR's lowest score of 67 was against Mumbai Indians in 2008. The game also shed light on the performance of some of the star bowlers, such as Sunil Narine, who added another feather to his cap as the IPL record holder for taking the most wickets against one team. Narine now holds 36 wickets against PBKS, ahead of Umesh Yadav's 35 wickets against the same team. Yuzvendra Chahal also maintained his lavish spell of form, as he became the first and only bowler in IPL history to have picked up over 30 wickets against two teams. His 33 wickets against KKR are a reflection of his consistency and ability to deliver under pressure. Chahal also made another record by claiming his eighth four-wicket haul in IPL games, sharing the record with Sunil Narine, who also has eight four-wicket hauls.

There were a lot of outstanding individual performances in this match, with bowlers from both teams dominating. Arshdeep Singh bowled the latest maiden of IPL 2025 in this game and his ball played a key role in planning the ultimate win for PBKS. His match-winning over in the 15th of KKR's chase turned out to be the deciding one, with the wicket of Vaibhav Arora being the outcome.

On batting performance, Glenn Maxwell's travails continued. He has struggled in the IPL, averaging a meager 6.64 from 14 games of IPL 2024 and IPL 2025. This performance places him in a deplorable state, with only five ducks in those games. Though out of form, it is significant to observe how the bowlers on both sides dominated the action, and the game turned out to be a precise test of talent and temperament.

Overall, this low-scoring game between PBKS and KKR is a part of IPL history not only due to the lowest defended score but due to the remarkable records and individual milestones that were achieved. PBKS bowlers demonstrated that even the lowest total could be defended if played to perfection. Cricket enthusiasts all over the globe will know this game as a classic illustration of how bowling can excel, even when the odds are stacked against a team.

This match is proof of the fact that anything can happen in the IPL. It was a typical example of how cricket, with its twists and turns, always manages to surprise and keep one on their toes year after year. Whether for shattering records or for maintaining them, this match will be remembered as one of the most unusual and historic experiences in IPL history.