IPL 2025: KKR Bowlers Struggle as Punjab Kings Post Huge Total

In the ongoing match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Punjab Kings posted a commanding total after winning the toss and electing to bat first. By the end of the allotted 20 overs, Punjab Kings scored 201 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. The highlight of Punjab’s innings was the explosive performance by their openers.

Young cricketer Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave Punjab a stellar start, putting together a 120-run partnership for the first wicket. Both openers scored brisk half-centuries, delivering a punishing blow to Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling attack. The duo maintained relentless pressure, hitting a flurry of boundaries and sixes that kept the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace.

Prabhsimran Singh struck 83 runs off 49 balls, hitting 6 fours and 6 sixes. Priyansh Arya contributed 69 runs off just 35 balls, which included 8 fours and 4 sixes. Coming in at one-down, captain Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten with 25 runs off 16 balls. Glenn Maxwell scored 7 runs, Marco Jansen added 3, while Josh Inglis remained not out with 11 runs.

Among Kolkata’s bowlers, Vaibhav Arora claimed 2 wickets, while Varun Chakravarthy and Andre Russell picked up one wicket each.