“Asambhav!”: RJ Mahvash’s Shout-Out to Yuzvendra Chahal Goes Viral After Historic Win for Punjab Kings

Chahal’s magical 4/28 seals lowest total ever defended in IPL history as Punjab stuns Kolkata; RJ Mahvash calls him a “talented man”

Mullanpur, April 16, 2025 – Yuzvendra Chahal once again proved why he’s IPL’s top wicket-taker, delivering a match-winning 4/28 to help Punjab Kings defend the lowest total in IPL history — 111 runs — against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders.

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While the cricketing world erupted in praise, it was radio jockey and influencer RJ Mahvash’s Instagram story that caught the internet’s attention. She posted a picture with Chahal captioned,

“What a talented man! Highest wicket-taker of IPL for a reason! Asambhav!”

Match Recap: Punjab Turn the Tables in a Thriller

Despite being bowled out for 111 in just 15.3 overs, Punjab’s bowlers pulled off an unbelievable comeback at Mullanpur. Kolkata seemed on track at 62/2, before Chahal’s spin masterclass flipped the script.

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• Chahal’s breakthrough came when he dismissed KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane LBW — a ball that ball-tracking later showed was missing off-stump.
• He followed it up with Raghuvanshi (37), then claimed two wickets in two balls: Rinku Singh stumped and Ramandeep Singh for a golden duck.
• Though Andre Russell tried a late comeback with two sixes and a four off Chahal, Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh sealed the win.

Ricky Ponting Calls It His “Best IPL Win”

Punjab coach Ricky Ponting hailed the win as possibly the best he’s seen in the IPL. “I’ve coached a lot of games in the IPL and that might just be about the best win I ever had,” he said.

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The win took Punjab Kings to the top four on the points table, registering their fourth win in six games.

Rahane Takes Responsibility

Ajinkya Rahane accepted blame for KKR’s collapse:

“Pretty disappointed with the effort. I’ll take the blame, played the wrong shot.”

Chahal Overcomes Injury to Shine

Interestingly, Chahal had undergone a fitness test for a shoulder injury before the match. But once cleared, he delivered one of his finest spells under pressure — reinforcing his status as a game-changer.

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