First Time in 16 Years! KKR Hit a New Low in IPL After Collapse vs PBKS

Cricket has a funny way of flipping scripts. Just when you think one team’s got it in the bag—boom! The game turns on its head. And that’s exactly what happened in Mullanpur on April 15, when the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) found themselves on the wrong side of history against Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Let’s just say, if you’re a KKR fan… maybe don’t revisit the highlights unless you’ve got ice cream and tissues handy.

KKR’s Nightmare: Bowled Out for 95 – Again!

Here’s the thing—KKR were chasing a target of just 112 runs. Yep, you read that right. In an age where teams routinely chase 200+ like it’s a casual stroll in the park, this modest total should’ve been easy-peasy. But nope.

KKR collapsed like a house of cards in a windstorm and were bundled out for 95 in just 16 overs. This wasn’t just a defeat—it was a statistical shockwave.

Lowest Totals for KKR in IPL History (All-Out Only)

This marks KKR’s lowest total in 16 years while chasing—last time this happened was way back in 2009 against Mumbai Indians. Déjà vu, anyone?

What Went Wrong for KKR?

Everything started well. PBKS were flying with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh smashing 39 runs in the first 3.2 overs. Then came Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Sunil Narine—KKR’s bowling trio—who dragged things back beautifully. Punjab was bowled out for 111 in just 15.1 overs.

At the halfway stage, it felt like a done deal. KKR were 62/2, coasting. Ajinkya Rahane was at the crease. Calm. Composed. Then… bam. The moment that changed everything.

The LBW That Wasn’t Reviewed

Rahane was trapped LBW by Chahal. The umpire raised the finger. No review. Big mistake.

Replays later showed the ball would’ve missed the stumps. That was the moment. The anchor fell, and the ship sank.

KKR’s Record Low – A Wake-Up Call or Something Worse?

Now here’s the million-dollar question: Is this just a one-off, or is something seriously wrong in the KKR camp?

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  Captaincy calls are under the scanner—Rahane’s decision not to review being the biggest blunder.
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  The middle-order crumbled under pressure, showing zero fight.
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  The team looked stunned and reactive, not proactive.

Honestly, with a batting lineup that includes Rinku Singh, Russell, and Venkatesh Iyer, this shouldn’t have happened.

PBKS, Take a Bow!

Let’s give Punjab Kings the credit they deserve. Defending the lowest total in IPL history, they pulled off a heist no one saw coming.

Chahal led the charge, yes, but the energy, intent, and fielding intensity from PBKS were off the charts. For a team that’s often trolled for underperforming, this win was poetic justice.

Stat of the Day

This was only the third time in IPL history that KKR failed to cross 100 in a run-chase—and the first time since 2009.

Final Thoughts

Cricket, man—it humbles you. One day you’re hammering boundaries, the next you're trying to figure out how you lost chasing 112. This match will sting KKR fans for a while. But for PBKS supporters? Oh, this was pure gold.

Let’s see how KKR bounces back from here. Because if they don’t fix their mindset—and fast—the IPL 2025 train might leave without them.