Tue Apr 15 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Punjab Kings Collapse, Setting Low Target for KKR in IPL 2025 Thriller
**Mullanpur, [Date]** – The Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a dramatic batting collapse, setting a paltry target of 112 runs for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2025 clash at Mullanpur today. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, PBKS were bowled out for 111 in 15.3 overs.
Prabhsimran Singh top-scored for PBKS with 30 runs, providing a brisk start. However, the innings fell apart after the fourth over, where Harshit Rana claimed two crucial wickets, dismissing Priyansh Arya (22) and captain Shreyas Iyer (0). The middle order failed to fire, with Josh Inglis (2), Nehal Wadhera (10), and Glen Maxwell (7) making minimal contributions. Shashank Singh’s late 18 helped PBKS cross the 100-run mark. Rana finished with impressive figures of 3/25, while Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine each took two wickets.
KKR’s chase got off to a shaky start with the early dismissal of Sunil Narine (5) by Marco Jansen. However, Ajinkya Rahane (17) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (31) steadied the ship, forming a 55-run partnership for the third wicket before Rahane was trapped lbw by Yuzvendra Chahal. KKR reached 55/2 at the end of the powerplay.
Despite the low target, the match promises to be a fascinating contest. The head-to-head record heavily favors KKR, who have won 21 out of 33 previous encounters against PBKS. The performance of Maxwell and Stoinis, who have struggled with the bat for PBKS this season, will be key to watch. Chahal’s economy rate (11.13 runs per over) also remains a concern for Punjab.
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