Defending a modest total of 111, PBKS seemed headed for a heavy defeat as KKR cruised to 60 for 2 in just seven overs

Chahal turned the tide with a scintillating display of spin bowling, ripping through the middle order with figures of 4 for 28. His spell dismantled KKR's batting unit, which crumbled under pressure to be bowled out for 95 in just 15.1 overs, handing Punjab an unlikely yet exhilarating win

Earlier, it was a forgettable outing with the bat for Punjab. After a promising start, where openers Priyansh Arya (22) and Prabhsimran Singh (30) gave them a steady platform, the innings unraveled dramatically

Chasing a modest total, KKR looked in control, especially with young Angkrish Raghuvanshi anchoring the innings with a composed 37. But once Chahal was introduced into the attack, the momentum shifted sharply. Supported by Marco Jansen’s sharp spell of 3 for 17 and Arshdeep Singh’s tight 1 for 11, Punjab mounted a relentless attack that saw Kolkata lose eight wickets for just 35 runs

The 111-run total registered by PBKS was among the lowest by any team this season, yet it proved just enough in a contest where bowlers dominated proceedings. Chahal’s brilliance earned him the Player of the Match, as he proved once again why he remains one of the most lethal spinners in the format