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6 lowest totals defended in IPL history

6 Lowest Totals Defended in IPL History (20-over matches only)

6 Lowest Totals Defended in IPL History

5. 119/8 – Mumbai Indians vs Pune Warriors India (2012)

4. 119 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Pune Warriors India (2013)

3. 118 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians (2018)

2. 116/9 – Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab (2009)

1. 111 runs – Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2025)

Interestingly, after Tuesday’s encounter Punjab now hold the unique feat of defending the lowest total in a 20-over IPL match while they already hold the record of highest successful run chase. 

India | Sports | Cricket, IPL: 6 Lowest Totals Defended in IPL History as Punjab Kings rewrote record books as they defended 111-run target, lowest in a 20-over IPL match. 

It was a record-breaking evening in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Tuesday (April 15) as hosts Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs at the New PCA Stadium in Chandigarh. Defending a mere total of 112 runs, Punjab and Kolkata served a thriller for the fans. However, the win also saw PBKS script history on multiple fronts as we take a close look at their feats.<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Punjab Kings' win over Kolkata Knight Riders rewrites record books<o:p></o:p></h2>
Having faced tough time with the bat, Yuzvendra Chahal (28/4) and Marco Jansen (17/3) led the foundation for Punjab&rsquo;s historic win. PBKS broke Chennai Super Kings&rsquo; (CSK) record of defending the lowest total in IPL history in a 20-over match. CSK earlier held the record for defending 116 against Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in May 2009. <o:p></o:p>
The 16-run win on Tuesday will now stand as the lowest total defended in the tournament&rsquo;s 17-year history in a 20-over match. The records books also have Royal Challengers Bengaluru and PBKS as the teams to defend 106 runs to win, but both of those matches were curtailed due to rain, meaning neither was played over 20 overs per side. RCB defended 106 against CSK in May 2013, but it was an eight-over per side match while PBKS defended same total against RCB in May 2015 when it was a 10-over per side contest.<o:p></o:p>
Lowest totals defended in the IPL<o:p></o:p>
111 - PBKS vs KKR, Mullanpur, 2025<o:p></o:p>
116/9 - CSK vs PBKS, Durban, 2009<o:p></o:p>
118 - SRH vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2018<o:p></o:p>
119/8 - PBKS vs MI, Durban, 2009<o:p></o:p>
119/8 - SRH vs PWI, Pune, 2013<o:p></o:p>
*excludes rain-affected games<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Hosts&nbsp;now hold a unique feat<o:p></o:p></h2>
Interestingly, after Tuesday&rsquo;s encounter Punjab now hold the unique feat of defending the lowest total in a 20-over IPL match while they already hold the record of highest successful run chase. In April 2024, Punjab successful chased down 262-run target with eight balls to spare. Jonny Bairstow&rsquo;s 108 off 48 and Shashank Singh&rsquo;s 68 off 28 saw them embed their name in the record books. Further, to add more embarrassment to KKR, they were on the receiving end of both feats. <o:p></o:p>

India News | Cricket: It was a record-breaking evening in the IPL 2025 as hosts Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs at the New PCA Stadium in Chandigarh.

It was a record-breaking evening in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Tuesday (April 15) as hosts Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs at the New PCA Stadium in Chandigarh. Defending a mere total of 112 runs, Punjab and Kolkata served a thriller for the fans. However, the win also saw PBKS script history on multiple fronts as we take a close look at their feats. Bas Jeetna Hai! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Kcm9btmy6t — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 15, 2025 Punjab Kings' win over Kolkata Knight Riders rewrites record books Having faced tough time with the bat, Yuzvendra Chahal (28/4) and Marco Jansen (17/3) led the foundation for Punjab’s historic win. PBKS broke Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) record of defending the lowest total in IPL history in a 20-over match. CSK earlier held the record for defending 116 against Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in May 2009. The 16-run win on Tuesday will now stand as the lowest total defended in the tournament’s 17-year history in a 20-over match. The records books also have Royal Challengers Bengaluru and PBKS as the teams to defend 106 runs to win, but both of those matches were curtailed due to rain, meaning neither was played over 20 overs per side. RCB defended 106 against CSK in May 2013, but it was an eight-over per side match while PBKS defended same total against RCB in May 2015 when it was a 10-over per side contest. Lowest totals defended in the IPL 111 - PBKS vs KKR, Mullanpur, 2025 116/9 - CSK vs PBKS, Durban, 2009 118 - SRH vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2018 119/8 - PBKS vs MI, Durban, 2009 119/8 - SRH vs PWI, Pune, 2013 *excludes rain-affected games ALSO READ | LA 2028 Games: IOC reveals venue for cricket’s Olympics return Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Hosts now hold a unique feat Interestingly, after Tuesday’s encounter Punjab now hold the unique feat of defending the lowest total in a 20-over IPL match while they already hold the record of highest successful run chase. In April 2024, Punjab successful chased down 262-run target with eight balls to spare. Jonny Bairstow’s 108 off 48 and Shashank Singh’s 68 off 28 saw them embed their name in the record books. Further, to add more embarrassment to KKR, they were on the receiving end of both feats.

IPL 2025: Here's why Punjab Kings' win over Kolkata Knight Riders rewrote record books on multiple fronts

IPL 2021: KKR end four-match losing streak as Morgan & Co. defeat Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings on Monday take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as the action continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. PBKS ended their three-match losing streak by defeating Mumbai Indians but Kolkata Knight Riders have failed to break their winless run in IPL 2021 since coming victorious in their season opener. <o:p></o:p>

Both PBKS and KKR have struggled to find the correct brand of cricket but have some world-class names at their helm which makes them exciting sides on the paper. However, they would have to get their team balance right if they seek to jump out of the bottom half of the table.

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<h2 class="MsoNormal">PBKS vs KKR: Ahmedabad Weather Forecast<o:p></o:p></h2>

It is going to be an extremely hot evening in Ahmedabad with the temperature likely to hover around 42 degrees Celsius. However, there are no chances of rain and the match will go ahead without any rain interruptions. <o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2021: Live Streaming Details<o:p></o:p></h2>

TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network. <o:p></o:p>

Online Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

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<h2 class="MsoNormal">PBKS vs KKR: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Pitch Report<o:p></o:p></h2>

In the series between India and England, the Narendra Modi Stadium’s pitch was on the slower side. However, with 11 strips available to use, it would be interesting to see how the pitch curators prepare the track for IPL 2021 matches. However, with longer boundaries, singles and doubles will be crucial in the game. The dew could also play a major role. The team batting first should target a score above 180 to keep themselves in the game. <o:p></o:p>

PBKS vs KKR Head-to-Head<o:p></o:p>

In 27 matches played between Punjab and Kolkata, the latter have won 18 times with PBKS coming victorious only nine times.&nbsp;

<h2>PBKS vs KKR: Probable Playing XIs</h2>

Punjab Kings: KL Rahul (c/wk), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Moises Henriques, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson/Riley Meredith, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (C), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Harbhajan Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Mavi.

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Punjab Kings on Monday take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as the action continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. PBKS ended their three-match losing streak by defeating Mumbai Indians but Kolkata Knight Riders have failed to break their winless run in IPL 2021 since coming victorious in their season opener.

Punjab Kings on Monday take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as the action continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. PBKS ended their three-match losing streak by defeating Mumbai Indians but Kolkata Knight Riders have failed to break their winless run in IPL 2021 since coming victorious in their season opener. Both PBKS and KKR have struggled to find the correct brand of cricket but have some world-class names at their helm which makes them exciting sides on the paper. However, they would have to get their team balance right if they seek to jump out of the bottom half of the table. ALSO READ: IPL 2020, PBKS vs KKR Preview: Punjab Kings strive to build winning momentum vs Kolkata Knight Riders PBKS vs KKR: Ahmedabad Weather Forecast It is going to be an extremely hot evening in Ahmedabad with the temperature likely to hover around 42 degrees Celsius. However, there are no chances of rain and the match will go ahead without any rain interruptions. PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2021: Live Streaming Details TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network. Online Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar ALSO READ: KKR's Pat Cummins donates $50,000 to PM Cares Fund for oxygen supplies, urges IPL players to contribute PBKS vs KKR: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Pitch Report In the series between India and England, the Narendra Modi Stadium’s pitch was on the slower side. However, with 11 strips available to use, it would be interesting to see how the pitch curators prepare the track for IPL 2021 matches. However, with longer boundaries, singles and doubles will be crucial in the game. The dew could also play a major role. The team batting first should target a score above 180 to keep themselves in the game. PBKS vs KKR Head-to-Head In 27 matches played between Punjab and Kolkata, the latter have won 18 times with PBKS coming victorious only nine times. PBKS vs KKR: Probable Playing XIs Punjab Kings: KL Rahul (c/wk), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Moises Henriques, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson/Riley Meredith, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi. Kolkata Knight Riders: Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (C), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Harbhajan Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Mavi.

PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2021: Narendra Modi Stadium pitch report, likely playing XIs, Ahmedabad weather forecast - All you need to know