Mullanpur, April 15 -- In what could be remembered as one of the most thrilling matches in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting hailed his team's incredible spirit and resilience after they pulled off an improbable 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), successfully defending the lowest total ever in IPL history.

Defending 112, PBKS bowled out the defending champions for 95 in 15.1 overs at Mullanpur. A phenomenal bowling effort, led by Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen, turned the tables after a poor batting performance.

"The heart rate is still up there. I'm 50 years now and don't need more games like these," Ponting admitted after the match.

"Defending 112, with 16 runs up our sleev...