PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 Match 44 Highlights - Match Called Off due to Rain

Punjab Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Match 44: 1st Innings Summary

Openers Prabhsimran Singh (83 off 49) and Priyansh Arya (69 off 35) gave Punjab Kings a flying start with a massive 120-run partnership for the first wicket. Priyansh Arya smashed 8 fours and 4 sixes before falling to Andre Russell. Prabhsimran accelerated brilliantly after a slow start, hitting 6 fours and 6 sixes, but missed out on a well-deserved century, caught off Vaibhav Arora. In the middle overs, PBKS lost a few wickets — Maxwell (7) and Marco Jansen (3) both fell cheaply. 

Shreyas Iyer (steady cameo) and Josh Inglis (quick late runs) added useful contributions at the death. Vaibhav Arora and Russell bowled good spells at the end, especially Russell who nailed his yorkers brilliantly. Final total: Punjab Kings finished at 201 runs, setting a strong target for KKR.

KKR’s bowlers had a mixed day, with Andre Russell shining in the death overs. His pinpoint yorkers curbed PBKS’s scoring rate and earned him the key wicket of Priyansh Arya. Vaibhav Arora chipped in with wickets but proved costly, leaking runs under the onslaught of PBKS’s openers. Varun Chakaravarthy bowled tidily, dismissing Maxwell and offering some control in the middle overs. However, KKR’s efforts were overshadowed by the brilliance of PBKS’s top order.

Punjab Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Match 44: Called off Due to Rain

Relentless rain turned the contest into a frustrating washout. With Punjab Kings posting a formidable total close to 200, thanks to the fireworks of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, KKR faced a daunting chase that never materialised. The downpour arrived right after PBKS’s innings, and despite efforts to salvage the match, the persistent showers forced officials to abandon play, leaving fans disappointed and both teams settling for a shared point in the IPL 2025 Points Table. The no-result outcome halted what could have been a defining moment in the tournament, but it keeps the race for the playoffs alive, with PBKS and KKR eager to make their mark in upcoming fixtures. For the latest updates on the IPL standings, check out CricOpinion.