PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer’s & Chahal’s Magic Script IPL History
When 111 Felt Like 200: The Night Punjab Kings Rewrote History
You ever watched a cricket match where the moment the first innings ends, you almost turn off the TV because, let’s be honest, “It’s over, yaar.” That was PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2025—until it wasn’t.
I was halfway into switching tabs when I saw Shreyas Iyer fist-pumping—not with joy, but with intent. That silent, simmering kind of celebration. The kind you give when you're not just playing cricket—you’re settling scores. Yup, this wasn’t just another game. It was Shreyas vs Kolkata.
Let’s dive into this unforgettable showdown that turned a modest 111 into a fortress and carved its place in IPL folklore.
How Punjab’s Batting Collapsed
On paper, PBKS looked ready to explode. And for the first few overs, they did. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh were cracking boundaries like it was gully cricket.
But then came Harshit Rana, and boom—two wickets in one over. Arya gone. Shreyas Iyer, the skipper, dismissed for a duck. That one hurt. Especially because it was his revenge match.
From there, it was like dominos falling.
- Varun Chakaravarthy bamboozled Josh Inglis.
- Anrich Nortje bowled like he had rockets strapped to his boots.
- And Sunil Narine? Still ageless, still dangerous.
PBKS went from 36/0 to 111 all-out. That’s not a collapse. That’s a free fall.
“This One’s Over”—Said Everyone Except Punjab Kings
Let’s be real—nobody expected PBKS to defend 111.
And you can’t blame them. After all, KKR had heavy hitters: Rahane, Rinku, Russell, Venkatesh, de Kock—each one capable of chasing 111 before the strategic timeout.
But here’s the thing. Cricket isn’t always about skill. Sometimes, it’s about grit, grudge, and that tiny voice in your head saying, ‘not today.’
That voice belonged to Yuzvendra Chahal.
Enter Chahal: The Spin Wizard with a Point to Prove
Now I’ve watched Chahal for years. He doesn’t just bowl leg-spin—he crafts it like an artist. But what he did to KKR? That was witchcraft.
- Clean bowled Rahane with a peach.
- Got Raghuvanshi playing a reverse sweep straight into Maxwell’s lap.
- Then, outfoxed Rinku Singh.
He finished with 4/28. But more than the stats, it was the timing of those wickets that changed everything.
And just like that, from 61/3, KKR were 95 all-out. PBKS pulled off the lowest successful defense in IPL history. Let that sink in.
Captain Turned Assassin (In Silence)
There’s something poetic about revenge that doesn’t need words.
Shreyas didn’t need to scream, punch the air, or make headlines. That tiny smile after Chahal took the last wicket? That was it. That was all the closure he needed.
He once captained KKR to an IPL title. But when the chips were down and loyalty meant nothing, they let him go.
Tonight, he got even. And he did it his way.
Quick Stats That’ll Blow Your Mind
- Lowest total ever defended in IPL: 111 by PBKS (2025)
- Chahal’s record vs KKR: Now stands at 28 wickets in 20 matches
- KKR vs PBKS head-to-head: 21-14, still in KKR’s favor—but momentum’s shifting
- Shreyas Iyer’s revenge game: Captain out for a duck, wins the match anyway
When Cricket Becomes Poetry
This game was a reminder that cricket, like life, is wildly unpredictable. You could be the team with all the stars, the momentum, the form—and still, lose to a side defending 111. And sometimes, revenge doesn’t come with fireworks—it comes with a quiet smile, a tight spell, and a scoreboard that says “PBKS won by 16 runs.”
