IPL 2025: Nortje, Inglis & Bartlett Make Debuts in Intense PBKS vs KKR Clash


IPL 2025: Nortje, Inglis & Bartlett Make Debuts in Intense PBKS vs KKR Clash

The Indian Premier League 2025 is heating up with intense matchups and surprise team changes. Match 31 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Mullanpur brought in fresh faces and dramatic moments, especially with debutants like Anrich Nortje, Josh Inglis, and Xavier Bartlett making headlines.

Nortje Joins KKR Squad

South African pacer Anrich Nortje finally made his on-field debut for KKR, replacing Moeen Ali in the XI. Despite having been with the franchise earlier in his IPL journey, this marked Nortje’s first game for Kolkata. He brought pace and control back to the attack, showing no signs of rust after returning from an injury layoff.

Inglis Replaces Stoinis for PBKS

Josh Inglis, the dynamic Australian batter, stepped into the PBKS playing XI, filling the spot of Marcus Stoinis, who was left out unexpectedly after his match-winning performance in the previous game. PBKS fans had high hopes for Inglis, but the KKR bowlers didn’t give him much breathing room.

Xavier Bartlett’s Fielding Blunder Goes Viral

One of the most talked-about moments of the match was a comical yet costly error from PBKS’ new addition Xavier Bartlett. Positioned at fine-leg, Bartlett misjudged a routine throw that slipped through his hands and rolled to the boundary. As bizarre as it was, KKR were awarded five runs for the mishap — four for the boundary and one for the completed run. Social media didn’t hold back, with fans comparing the moment to a school-level mistake.

PBKS’ Batting Collapse

PBKS opted to bat first but were dismantled by KKR’s sharp bowling. Despite a brisk start from Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, wickets tumbled rapidly. Harshit Rana led the charge with 3 wickets, while Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy spun a web around the middle-order. PBKS were bowled out for a modest 111 in just 15.3 overs.

KKR's Chase Cut Short

Although KKR seemed in control, Punjab’s bowlers pulled off a remarkable defense, skittling KKR out for just 95, handing PBKS a stunning 16-run win — one of the season’s lowest totals defended successfully.

Match Summary

  • Venue: Mullanpur

  • PBKS: 111 (15.3 overs)

  • KKR: 95 (15.1 overs)

  • Result: PBKS won by 16 runs

  • Player of the Match: Harshit Rana (3/25)

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