Chahal Helps PBKS Seal a Stunning Comeback Win

KKR were cruising to victory but collapsed from 72/3 to 79/8 to hand hosts a big win

- Shalini Gupta

MULLANPUR: In a thrilling clash, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal turned the match around with a remarkable spell of bowling, taking four crucial wickets, to help Punjab Kings (PBKS) earn an unbelievable 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here.

Chahal, who had just two wickets this season before this match, proved his mettle by claiming 4/28 and in the process assisted his team in defending the lowest ever total in IPL history. Chasing a meagre 112, KKR stumbled from 72/3 after 9 overs to 95 all out in 15.1 overs.

The manner of the collapse left most KKR fans shaking their heads. The shot selection was poor and the match awareness was poorer still. They were well ahead of the asking rate and could have won the game in singles but kept losing one wicket after another.