Final result
Punjab Kings won by 16 runs
Player of the match: YS Chahal
Result · Indian Premier League
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · PBKS 13–21 KKRVenue par · 211Chase success · 58%POTM · YS Chahal
Match preview & overview
Chahal's 4/28 sinks KKR as Punjab Kings win a low-scoring thriller at Mullanpur
Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on 15 April 2025. Punjab Kings, batting first after winning the toss, could only manage 111 all out on a surface that played well below the venue's average. It looked like too little. Yuzvendra Chahal had other ideas. His 4/28 from 4 overs ripped through KKR's middle order after they had reached 55/2 at the end of the powerplay, and KKR were eventually bowled out for 95 to lose by 16 runs.
The match was decided in the middle overs of KKR's chase. Seven wickets fell for 40 runs between overs 7 and 16, turning what had been a competitive pursuit into a hopeless one. KKR's tail added nothing in the death, losing their last wicket without scoring. Chahal's figures were the standout number, but the collapse reflected a wider inability to build partnerships once the top order fell.
For Punjab Kings, the victory was earned by their bowlers rather than their batters. A first-innings score of 111 looked exposed from the moment KKR began positively in the powerplay. That their attack still defended it speaks well of both the conditions and the execution, particularly from Chahal.
Pitch report & venue insights
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali — 101-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2023. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
101
T20 matches hosted
211
Avg 1st-innings score
190
Avg 2nd-innings score
58%
Chase success rate
43
Avg powerplay runs
64%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the series 21–13 from 36 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Punjab Kings
Kolkata Knight Riders36
Total meetings
2
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026No result
2025No result
2025PBKS won by 16 runs
2024PBKS won by 8 wickets
2023KKR won by 5 wickets
2023PBKS won by 7 runs
2022KKR won by 6 wickets
2021PBKS won by 5 wickets
2021KKR won by 5 wickets
2020PBKS won by 8 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Punjab Kings post below-par 111 all out
Punjab Kings chose to bat but lost 4 wickets inside the powerplay despite scoring 54 runs in that phase. The middle overs brought another 4 dismissals for just 55 runs, and the innings collapsed entirely in the death, yielding only 2 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. A total of 111 looked well short of the venue's average first-innings score of 175.
Angle 02
Chahal wins the match with 4/28 from 4 overs
Angle 03
KKR's middle overs collapse seals the result
Angle 04
Mullanpur conditions defied their own averages
Angle 05
Punjab Kings maintain winning record at Mullanpur
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- On a pitch that played slower than the venue average of 175, first-innings total markets may carry more value than pre-match lines based on typical Mullanpur scores.
- Leg-spin bowler performance markets could be worth monitoring given how effectively Chahal exploited these conditions; the surface appears to suit wrist-spin more than pace.
- Top batter markets for KKR may be interesting given De Kock's record in powerplay phases, though the collapse from 55/2 shows how quickly conditions can shift.
- With KKR winning 21 of 36 meetings historically but Punjab Kings taking the last completed encounter, outright rivalry markets look closely matched on balance.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Who won the Punjab Kings vs KKR IPL 2025 match on 15 April?
Punjab Kings won the match by 16 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur (New Chandigarh). Punjab Kings posted 111 all out and then bowled KKR out for 95.
Who was Player of the Match in Punjab Kings vs KKR on 15 April 2025?
Yuzvendra Chahal was named Player of the Match. He took 4 wickets for 28 runs from his full allocation of 4 overs, and his spell through the middle overs effectively ended KKR's chase.
What is the head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders?
Across 36 IPL meetings, Kolkata Knight Riders lead 21 wins to Punjab Kings' 13, with 2 no results. Punjab Kings won the most recent completed fixture between the sides in 2024 at Eden Gardens by 8 wickets.
Where to watch Punjab Kings vs KKR IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or purchase a streaming pass through NOW TV. UK coverage typically begins around 14:30 BST for afternoon fixtures and 19:30 BST for evening matches, depending on the Indian start time.
Why did both teams score so far below the venue average at Mullanpur?
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium averages a first-innings score of 175 and a second-innings score of 165 across 14 IPL matches. The pitch on 15 April 2025 appears to have played slower than usual, favouring spin bowling. Chahal's 4/28 is perhaps the clearest evidence that the surface offered significant assistance to wrist-spin.
What happened in KKR's chase against Punjab Kings?
Kolkata Knight Riders made a promising start, reaching 55/2 after the powerplay. However, they lost 7 wickets in the middle overs for just 40 runs and were effectively out of the chase by the time the death overs arrived. They were eventually bowled out for 95, 16 runs short of Punjab Kings' 111.
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Photo credits (3)
- Yuzvendra Chahal — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Arshdeep Singh — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source