Electrifying clash at Eden Gardens saw Punjab Kings dominate Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh unleashed batting carnage, rewriting records and setting daunting 201-run target. Match left cricket fans in awe with explosive performances.
Punjab Kings won toss, opted to bat, decision proving masterstroke. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh dismantled Kolkata’s bowling attack from outset, setting aggressive tone. Eden Gardens witnessed relentless assault as Punjab posted 200/5 in 20 overs.
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Key Moment: Priyansh Arya’s 27-ball fifty and Prabhsimran Singh’s 83-run knock powered Punjab to massive total.
Punjab’s Batting Dominance
- Priyansh Arya: Scored 69 runs off 35 balls, including 8 fours and 4 sixes. Blistering 27-ball fifty broke records, outshining Kolkata’s bowlers.
- Prabhsimran Singh: Smashed 83 runs, narrowly missing century. His aggressive 50 off quick balls kept pressure on Kolkata.
- Partnership: Dynamic 121-run opening stand set foundation for Punjab’s towering score.
Support from Shreyas Iyer (unbeaten) and Josh Inglis pushed Punjab past 200. Kolkata’s bowlers struggled, with only Andre Russell and Vaibhav Arora claiming key wickets.
Kolkata’s Bowling Struggles
Kolkata’s bowlers faced relentless attack. Vaibhav Arora and Andre Russell managed breakthroughs, dismissing Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, respectively. Varun Chakravarthy’s tight 6th over (2 runs) offered brief respite, but Punjab’s batsmen dominated.
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- Vaibhav Arora: Took 2 wickets, including Prabhsimran Singh’s crucial scalp.
- Andre Russell: Broke 121-run opening stand by dismissing Arya.
- Chetan Sakariya and Harshit Rana leaked runs, with Sakariya conceding 18 in single over.
Key Turning Points
- Powerplay Dominance: Punjab raced to 56/0 in 6 overs, with Arya and Prabhsimran Singh hammering boundaries.
- Arya’s Exit: Russell’s dismissal of Arya in 12th over slowed Punjab’s momentum briefly.
- Prabhsimran Singh’s Fifty: His rapid 50, followed by aggressive 83, kept Punjab on course for 200+ total.
- Late Collapse: Kolkata claimed 3 quick wickets (Maxwell, Jansen, Prabhsimran Singh), but Shreyas Iyer’s late sixes ensured strong finish.
Final Scorecard
Punjab Kings: 200/5 (20 overs)
- Prabhsimran Singh: 83 (caught, Vaibhav Arora)
- Priyansh Arya: 69 (caught, Andre Russell)
- Shreyas Iyer: Unbeaten, key late contribution
- Glen Maxwell: 7 (caught, Varun Chakravarthy)
- Marco Jansen: Out late, minimal impact
Post-Match Buzz
Cricket fans flooded social media, praising Arya and Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive batting. Debate rages over which batsman proved more dangerous. Punjab’s commanding performance has sparked discussions about their IPL 2025 title chances.
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What’s Next?
Punjab Kings’ massive total sets challenging chase for Kolkata Knight Riders. Can KKR’s batting lineup rise to occasion, or will Punjab’s bowlers seal victory? Stay tuned for updates.