Indian Premier League 2025 Points Table Update After KKR vs PBKS: Punjab Kings Move to Top 4 with Historic Win
In a thrilling encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), Punjab secured a historic victory in the 31st match of IPL 2025. Despite batting failure, where everyone expected Punjab to lose after a poor start, the team managed to defend the lowest total in IPL history, with a score of just 111 runs. The bowlers, particularly Yuzvendra Chahal, played a pivotal role in ensuring Punjab’s remarkable victory, with Chahal’s return to form being key. This win has propelled Punjab from the 6th to the 4th spot in the IPL 2025 points table, giving a boost to their campaign. KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, suffered a crushing defeat and remains in the middle of the points table.
IPL 2025 Points Table After KKR vs PBKS:
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Net Run Rate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Gujarat Titans | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1.081 | 8 |
| 2. Delhi Capitals | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0.899 | 8 |
| 3. Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0.672 | 8 |
| 4. Punjab Kings | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0.172 | 8 |
| 5. Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0.086 | 8 |
| 6. Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0.547 | 6 |
| 7. Mumbai Indians | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0.104 | 4 |
| 8. Rajasthan Royals | 6 | 2 | 4 | -0.838 | 4 |
| 9. Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 | 2 | 4 | -1.245 | 4 |
| 10. Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 2 | 5 | -1.276 | 4 |
Match Highlights:
Punjab’s batting struggled to put up a strong score with Prabhsimran Singh (30) and Priyansh Arya (22) adding a quick partnership. However, KKR bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana (3/25) brought KKR back into the game. Despite a strong fightback from KKR, Punjab’s bowlers, led by Chahal’s brilliant spell (4/28), ensured a historic win by restricting KKR to just 95 runs.
