PBKS vs RCB – TATA IPL 2025, Match 71 (Qualifier 1) Summary

• Date & Venue: May 29, 2025, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, India
• Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won by 8 wickets, advancing to the IPL 2025 final.

Match Summary:

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Innings:

• PBKS batted first but were bundled out for a low total of 101 runs in 14.1 overs.
• Top-scorer: Marcus Stoinis with 26 runs.
• The PBKS batting lineup struggled, with many dismissals coming cheaply due to disciplined bowling.
• The innings collapsed under pressure from RCB’s bowling attack.

RCB Bowling Highlights:

• Suyash Sharma was the star performer with 3 wickets for 17 runs.
• Josh Hazlewood took 3 wickets for 21 runs, making a strong comeback.
• Yash Dayal claimed 2 wickets for 26 runs.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar chipped in with 1 wicket for 17 runs.
• The bowling unit was relentless, packing off PBKS quickly and efficiently.

RCB Chase:

• RCB chased down the target comfortably, scoring 106 runs for 2 wickets in 10 overs.
• Phil Salt was the standout batsman, scoring a quickfire 56 runs off 27 balls, including aggressive boundaries and sixes.
• Rajat Patidar finished the match with a six, sealing the victory.
• RCB’s openers gave a solid start, and the middle order finished the chase with ease.

Key Takeaways:

• RCB’s bowling dominated, restricting PBKS to a very low total.
• The disciplined bowling and sharp fielding put immense pressure on PBKS’s batting.
• Phil Salt’s explosive batting ensured a swift and comfortable chase.
• With this win, RCB reached the IPL final for the first time since 2016.
• PBKS will get another chance to qualify for the final through Qualifier 2.

Final Scorecard Snapshot:

This dominant performance by RCB in Qualifier 1 sets up an exciting final showdown, while PBKS look ahead to their next opportunity in Qualifier 2.