Last night’s IPL action? Absolute madness.
Yuzvendra Chahal didn’t just silence the critics—he straight-up dropped the mic with a masterclass against KKR that reminded everyone why he’s one of the league’s most lethal spinners.
Heading into this game, Chahal’s season was looking rough. Just two wickets from five matches, often not even completing his spell. And after getting smacked for 14 an over in his last outing vs SRH, people were this close to writing him off. But Chahal? He was just waiting to flip the script.
His comeback began with a slice of fortune—Ajinkya Rahane opted not to review an LBW call, handing Chahal the opening he needed. What came next was pure wizardry. He spun a trap that took down Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, and Ramandeep Singh in quick succession. From 62/2 to 76/7, KKR’s innings imploded, all thanks to Chahal’s spell of 4/28—his 8th four-wicket haul in IPL history and third against KKR, the most any bowler has taken against a single team.
He didn’t just stop there. With 33 wickets against them, Chahal is now the top wicket-taker ever versus KKR. And here's the kicker—he almost didn’t play. A shoulder niggle from the last game had his participation in doubt, but he passed the fitness test just in time to create this iconic moment.
Talk about a bounce-back.
And let’s not ignore how wild the PBKS vs KKR rivalry has become. Last season, Punjab chased down a record 262 against them. This year? They flipped the script again by defending the lowest total after failing to defend 246 just one match ago.
Chahal’s return to form. A spicy north-south rivalry. Unpredictable scorelines. This isn’t just cricket—it’s drama, redemption, and legacy-building all rolled into one.
Yuzi isn’t just back—he’s better
