In a match that will be remembered as one of the most dramatic turnarounds in IPL history, Yuzvendra Chahal led the Punjab Kings to a stunning victory over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. On a day when Punjab’s batting crumbled, managing just 111 runs in 15.3 overs, it was Chahal’s masterclass in leg-spin that turned an almost certain defeat into a remarkable win.
Kolkata, seemingly on course to a comfortable chase at 62 for 2, lost their way spectacularly as Chahal dismantled the middle and lower order with figures of 4 for 28. The collapse was rapid and absolute, with the entire team bowled out for 95 in just 15.1 overs at the Mullanpur ground near Chandigarh. The dramatic win marked the lowest total ever defended in a 20-over IPL match, eclipsing Chennai Super Kings’ defence of 116 against Punjab (then Kings XI Punjab) in 2009.
Yuzvendra Chahal performance sparked widespread appreciation from fans and cricket personalities alike. Among them was RJ Mahvash, who took to Instagram to share a picture with the spinner. Alongside the image, she wrote, “What a talented man! Highest wicket-taker of IPL for a reason! Asambhav!”
It was a night where Chahal not only reminded everyone why he is the highest wicket-taker in IPL history but also proved that in cricket, even the smallest totals can become monumental hurdles with the right kind of brilliance.
