Tue Apr 15 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Punjab Kings Stumble to 111, Setting KKR a Low Target in IPL 2025 Clash

**Mullanpur –** In a thrilling encounter at Mullanpur, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) set a modest 112-run target for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2025 clash. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, PBKS were bowled out for 111 runs in 15.3 overs. Prabhsimran Singh top-scored for PBKS with 30 runs.

PBKS got off to a brisk start, but their innings collapsed after the fourth over. Harshit Rana was the pick of the KKR bowlers, taking three wickets for 25 runs in three overs, including the crucial scalps of Priyansh Arya (22) and captain Shreyas Iyer (0). Other notable contributors to KKR’s bowling success were Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine, who each claimed two wickets.

Chasing a small total, KKR also experienced early setbacks. Quinton de Kock fell early, and Sunil Narine was bowled for 5. While Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a fighting 37, Ajinkya Rahane’s dismissal and Venkatesh Iyer’s failure to make a significant impact left KKR with a challenging chase. The match is currently underway and the outcome is uncertain. This low target presents a fascinating contest, with KKR needing to navigate PBKS’s bowling attack to secure a win. The match is proving to be a dramatic rollercoaster of fluctuating fortunes.

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