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Yuzvendra Chahal Breaks Sunil Narine's All-Time IPL Record With KKR Heroics

Punjab Kings (PBKS) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal tied with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) legend Sunil Narine for most four-wicket hauls in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chahal achieved this milestone during his side's match against KKR at Mullanpur on Tuesday. During the match, Chahal delivered a game-changing spell of 4/28 in four overs, getting wickets of Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh that made KKR collapse from 62/2 to 95 all out while chasing 112 runs.

Ricky Ponting Calls Reporter's Shreyas Iyer Question Career Threatening: "If I Want To Stay..."

After Punjab Kings thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders to claim a historic win, their head coach Ricky Ponting was asked to move skipper Shreyas Iyer from number 3, in order to push Glenn Maxwell up the order. Maxwell, who was roped in by PBKS for Rs 4.2 crore, has been struggling for runs. Maxwell has managed to score only 41 runs after six games. Iyer, on the other hand, has been a true leader for PBKS at No.3 as he hammered 250 runs in six matches.

KKR Star Sunil Narine, Stopped By Umpire, Fails 'Bat Size' Check. Video Stumps All

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine has a world-renowned reputation of being an explosive hitter of the cricket ball. However, the West Indian had to face embarrassment during the match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday when he failed the customary bat check. The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council has introduced random bat checks during games to prevent players from gaining an unfair advantage in games. When Narine's bat was checked as he was preparing to walk out, it was found to be breaching the acceptable limit.

"Kya Faaltu Batting...": Ajinkya Rahane's Chat With Shreyas Iyer Stumps Internet

What a difference one year makes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). From becoming the team to chase down the highest target in IPL history in 2024, Punjab Kings became the side to defend the lowest total in the league this year, incidentally, against the same side - Kolkata Knight Riders. The Ajinkya Rahane-led Knight Riders fell short of reaching the target of 112 runs despite brave efforts by Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Andre Russell. In the end, it was the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab who triumphed, thanks to Yuzvendra Chahal's 4-wicket haul.

"Always Had Self-Belief": Yuzvendra Chahal's First Reaction After Historic Win vs KKR

Punjab Kings' (PBKS) leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal once again proved why he remains one of the most impactful bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL), delivering a match-winning performance as PBKS pulled off a stunning 16-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Defending 111 runs, the lowest total ever successfully defended in IPL history, Punjab bowled out KKR for 95, thanks largely to Chahal's magical spell of 4/28 in four overs. Awarded the Player of the Match, Chahal credited the entire team for the effort but highlighted the importance of staying positive despite the low score on the board.

Ajinkya Rahane Breaks Silence On DRS Blunder That Cost KKR The Game, Blames...

Would the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) if Ajinkya Rahane had reviewed his LBW decision? Probably yes, but the end result was in the favourof Shreyas Iyer's side, which secured a victory for the ages. It isn't often that you see the captain of a side, being a batter, letting go of a review, especially when the team is in a crisis situation. But, Rahane thought that it's better to save the DRS call in that moment. Unfortunately, the decision came back to haunt him.

"...In Front Of Their Faces": Shreyas Iyer Reveals How He Stumped Ajinkya Rahane's KKR

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer told his troops to stay humble after their historic 16-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Opting to bat first, Punjab's batting debacle bundled them to 111 in 15.3 overs as Harshit Rana snared three scalps while Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine bagged two wickets apiece. In reply, Yuzvendra Chahal returned with career-best tournament figures of 4-28, while pacer Marco Jansen picked three scalps to script a thrilling win for the home side. It was the lowest successfully defended total in IPL's history.

"High Time Ajinkya Rahane Becomes Selfish": KKR Skipper Called Out For Match-Changing Blunder

The Indian Premier League (IPL) witnessed an all-time thriller on Tuesday as the Punjab Kings (PBKS) edged the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a low-scoring contest. Punjab only managed to put 111 runs on the board on a tricky pitch that offered a lot to the bowlers. In response, Kolkata were bundled out for just 95, hence losing the contest by 16 runs. Rahane's dismissal, on the bowling of Yuzvendra Chahal, turned out to be the game-changing point for the Knight Riders as the team simply failed to recover after the skipper's loss.

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Yuzvendra Chahal Breaks Sunil Narine's All-Time IPL Record With KKR Heroics

Ricky Ponting Calls Reporter's Shreyas Iyer Question Career Threatening: "If I Want To Stay..."

KKR Star Sunil Narine, Stopped By Umpire, Fails 'Bat Size' Check. Video Stumps All

"Kya Faaltu Batting...": Ajinkya Rahane's Chat With Shreyas Iyer Stumps Internet

"Always Had Self-Belief": Yuzvendra Chahal's First Reaction After Historic Win vs KKR

Ajinkya Rahane Breaks Silence On DRS Blunder That Cost KKR The Game, Blames...

"...In Front Of Their Faces": Shreyas Iyer Reveals How He Stumped Ajinkya Rahane's KKR

"High Time Ajinkya Rahane Becomes Selfish": KKR Skipper Called Out For Match-Changing Blunder