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Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Result – 2nd Match

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2nd Match • Indian Premier League

Punjab Kings cricket team logo
PBKS
191/5 (20)
Kolkata Knight Riders cricket team logo
KKR
146/7 (16)
Punjab Kings won by 7 runs (DLS method)
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Player of the match: Arshdeep Singh

End of over 16 (10 runs)
Sunil Narine 7 (2)
Shardul Thakur 8 (3)
KKR 146/7
Arshdeep Singh 3-3-19-0
15.6
6
Arshdeep Singh to Sunil Narine, Six
15.5
1
Arshdeep Singh to Shardul Thakur, 1 run
15.4
1
Arshdeep Singh to Sunil Narine, 1 run
15.3
W
Arshdeep Singh to Venkatesh Iyer, Out! Caught by RD Chahar
15.2
1
Arshdeep Singh to Shardul Thakur, 1 run
15.1
1
Arshdeep Singh to Venkatesh Iyer, 1 run
End of over 15 (18 runs)
Shardul Thakur 6 (1)
Venkatesh Iyer 33 (26)
KKR 136/6
Sam Curran 3-1-38-0
14.6
6
Sam Curran to Shardul Thakur, Six
14.5
W
Sam Curran to Andre Russell, Out! Caught by Sikandar Raza
14.4
4
Sam Curran to Andre Russell, Four
14.3
6
Sam Curran to Andre Russell, Six
14.2
1
Sam Curran to Venkatesh Iyer, 1 run
14.1
1
Sam Curran to Andre Russell, 1 run
End of over 14 (18 runs)
Andre Russell 24 (15)
Venkatesh Iyer 32 (25)
KKR 118/5
Nathan Ellis 3-1-27-0
13.6
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Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, 1 run
13.5
0
Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, no run
13.4
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Nathan Ellis to Venkatesh Iyer, 1 run
13.4
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Nathan Ellis to Venkatesh Iyer, 7 no ball
13.4
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Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, 2 no ball
13.3
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Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, 2 runs
13.2
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Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, Four
13.1
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Nathan Ellis to Venkatesh Iyer, 1 run
End of over 13 (9 runs)
Andre Russell 16 (10)
Venkatesh Iyer 24 (22)
KKR 100/5
Rahul Chahar 2-1-12-0
12.6
0
Rahul Chahar to Andre Russell, no run
12.5
1
Rahul Chahar to Venkatesh Iyer, 1 run
12.4
1
Rahul Chahar to Andre Russell, 1 run
12.3
0
Rahul Chahar to Andre Russell, no run

Match Summary

Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders met in 2nd Match of Indian Premier League, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 15.6: Arshdeep Singh to Sunil Narine, Six | 15.3: Arshdeep Singh to Venkatesh Iyer, Out! Caught by RD Chahar | 14.6: Sam Curran to Shardul Thakur, Six. The turning point arrived at 15.3 when Arshdeep Singh to Venkatesh Iyer, Out! Caught by RD Chahar. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Punjab Kings won by 7 runs (DLS method)), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 15.6: Arshdeep Singh to Sunil Narine, Six
  • 15.3: Arshdeep Singh to Venkatesh Iyer, Out! Caught by RD Chahar
  • 14.6: Sam Curran to Shardul Thakur, Six
  • 14.5: Sam Curran to Andre Russell, Out! Caught by Sikandar Raza
  • 14.4: Sam Curran to Andre Russell, Four
  • 14.3: Sam Curran to Andre Russell, Six
  • 13.2: Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 15.3 when Arshdeep Singh to Venkatesh Iyer, Out! Caught by RD Chahar. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Punjab Kings won by 7 runs (DLS method). Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 15.6: Arshdeep Singh to Sunil Narine, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 16 (10 runs)
Sunil Narine 7 (2)
Shardul Thakur 8 (3)
KKR 146/7
Arshdeep Singh 3-3-19-0

15.6 6 Arshdeep Singh to Sunil Narine, Six

15.5 1 Arshdeep Singh to Shardul Thakur, 1 run

15.4 1 Arshdeep Singh to Sunil Narine, 1 run

15.3 W Arshdeep Singh to Venkatesh Iyer, Out! Caught by RD Chahar

15.2 1 Arshdeep Singh to Shardul Thakur, 1 run

15.1 1 Arshdeep Singh to Venkatesh Iyer, 1 run

End of over 15 (18 runs)
Shardul Thakur 6 (1)
Venkatesh Iyer 33 (26)
KKR 136/6
Sam Curran 3-1-38-0

14.6 6 Sam Curran to Shardul Thakur, Six

14.5 W Sam Curran to Andre Russell, Out! Caught by Sikandar Raza

14.4 4 Sam Curran to Andre Russell, Four

14.3 6 Sam Curran to Andre Russell, Six

14.2 1 Sam Curran to Venkatesh Iyer, 1 run

14.1 1 Sam Curran to Andre Russell, 1 run

End of over 14 (18 runs)
Andre Russell 24 (15)
Venkatesh Iyer 32 (25)
KKR 118/5
Nathan Ellis 3-1-27-0

13.6 1 Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, 1 run

13.5 0 Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, no run

13.4 1 Nathan Ellis to Venkatesh Iyer, 1 run

13.4 7N Nathan Ellis to Venkatesh Iyer, 7 no ball

13.4 2N Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, 2 no ball

13.3 2 Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, 2 runs

13.2 4 Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, Four

13.1 1 Nathan Ellis to Venkatesh Iyer, 1 run

End of over 13 (9 runs)
Andre Russell 16 (10)
Venkatesh Iyer 24 (22)
KKR 100/5
Rahul Chahar 2-1-12-0

12.6 0 Rahul Chahar to Andre Russell, no run

12.5 1 Rahul Chahar to Venkatesh Iyer, 1 run

12.4 1 Rahul Chahar to Andre Russell, 1 run

12.3 0 Rahul Chahar to Andre Russell, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders 2nd Match match?
Punjab Kings won by 7 runs (DLS method).

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