"I Am 50, Don't Need More Games Like This": Ricky Ponting's Epic Take On PBKS' Historic Win vs KKR

In what could be remembered as one of the most thrilling matches in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting hailed his team's incredible spirit and resilience after they pulled off an improbable 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), successfully defending the lowest total ever in IPL history. Defending 112, PBKS bowled out the defending champions for 95 in 15.1 overs at Mullanpur. A phenomenal bowling effort, led by Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen, turned the tables after a poor batting performance.

"The heart rate is still up there. I'm 50 years now and don't need more games like these," Ponting admitted after the match.

"Defending 112, with 16 runs up our sleeves. We actually said to the guys at the halfway mark that these really small chases, like these, are sometimes the hardest," he added.

Ponting acknowledged the nature of the wicket, which made run-scoring difficult throughout the game.

"The wicket wasn't easy, as you can see that right through the game, it was definitely holding up," he said.

"But what about Chahal tonight? How good a spell of bowling was that!" he added.

He revealed that Chahal was battling a shoulder injury ahead of the match and had to pass a fitness test before being cleared to play.

"He actually had a fitness test before the game today with his shoulder injury he picked up in the last game, and I grabbed him out of the warm-up and looked him in the eye and said, 'Mate, are you okay?' He said, 'Coach, I am 100 per cent right, let me out there.' Yeah, what a spell of bowling!" Ponting noted.

Despite their struggles with the bat, Ponting emphasised the pride he felt watching the team fight back with the ball.

"Even if we had lost that game, I