Harbhajan Singh sparks reactions as Punjab Kings successfully defend 111-run target against KKR in IPL 2025.

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a stunning victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match No.31 of the IPL 2025, bowling out KKR for a mere 95 runs in the second innings. In a nail-biting, low-scoring contest, PBKS successfully defended their first innings total of 111/10, clinching the win by 16 runs.

Harbhajan Singh sparks reactions as Punjab Kings successfully defend 111-run target against KKR in IPL 2025.

This remarkable victory saw PBKS defend the lowest-ever total in IPL history. Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal played a pivotal role, claiming a brilliant four-wicket haul to dismantle the KKR batting lineup. Marco Jansen, the pace spearhead, provided excellent support with a three-wicket performance. Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, and Glenn Maxwell also contributed with a wicket each.

Earlier, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat first. After openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh were dismissed for 22 and 30 respectively, PBKS’ batting lineup crumbled under pressure, with no other batter managing to score more than 20 runs.

Harbhajan Singh praises Punjab Kings on X following remarkable bowling performance against KKR

After their impressive win, former cricketer and commentator Harbhajan Singh took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to commend Shreyas Iyer and his team. “Punjabiyaaa di Shaan wakhri @realpreityzinta,” he tweeted. Check out the tweet below.

PBKS fans took to X to celebrate their team’s incredible victory, flooding social media with countless tweets. The hashtags “PBKS vs KKR” and “What a Match” quickly trended on the platform. Check out some of the tweets below.

After Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) dramatic batting collapse in the first innings, many IPL fans took to social media to express their frustration. They heavily criticized Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, questioning his leadership decisions. Fans also ridiculed Glenn Maxwell for his continuing poor performances in IPL 2025, as he struggled to make an impact with the bat. The criticism grew louder as PBKS failed to put up a competitive score, with supporters voicing their disappointment over the team’s inconsistent form and the underwhelming contributions of key players like Maxwell, adding to the growing frustration surrounding the franchise.. Interestingly, PBKS had previously delivered a disappointing bowling performance, failing to defend a massive total of 246/5 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

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