RCB Secures Final Spot with Dominant Victory Over Punjab Kings
In a decisive match at the Maharaja Yadavendra Singh Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore triumphed over Punjab Kings by 8 wickets, marking their first finals appearance in nine years. Punjab struggled with the bat, managing only 101 runs, while RCB chased down the target comfortably. Despite the loss, Punjab has another chance to qualify for the finals in the upcoming second qualifier. Key performances included Phil Salt's explosive innings and strong bowling from RCB's bowlers. Discover all the match details and player highlights in the full article.
| May 29, 2025, 22:41 IST
RCB Triumphs Over Punjab Kings in Crucial Match
In a thrilling encounter held at the Maharaja Yadavendra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated the Punjab Kings by 8 wickets. This victory marks RCB's return to the finals after a nine-year hiatus. Batting first, Punjab Kings struggled, losing all their wickets for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs. In response, RCB chased down the target, scoring 106 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in just 10 overs.
Despite this defeat, Punjab Kings still have a chance to reach the finals. They will compete in the second qualifier against either the Mumbai Indians or the Gujarat Titans. The eliminator match between Gujarat and Mumbai is scheduled for May 30.
While chasing a target of 102 runs, RCB faced an early setback in the fourth over when Virat Kohli was dismissed for 12 runs off 12 balls. Mayank Agarwal contributed 19 runs from 13 balls before being dismissed. However, Phil Salt shone with an impressive 56 runs off 27 balls, remaining not out, while captain Rajat Patidar added 15 runs from 8 balls.
Punjab Kings, batting first after losing the toss, had a disastrous start. They lost their first wicket in the second over when opener Priyansh Arya was out for 7 runs off 5 balls, caught by Krunal Pandya off Yash Dayal's bowling. Prabhsimran Singh followed shortly after, scoring 18 runs off 10 balls before being dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Josh Hazlewood then sent Punjab's captain Shreyas Iyer back to the pavilion after he managed only 2 runs from 3 balls.
Jos Inglis could only muster 4 runs from 7 balls, while Nehal Wadhera scored 8 runs off 10 balls before being dismissed by Yash Dayal. Mushir Khan failed to score, getting out LBW to SuYash. SuYash also took down Marcus Stoinis, further crippling Punjab's innings. Harpreet Brar added just 4 runs from 11 balls. For RCB, Josh Hazlewood and SuYash Sharma each took three wickets, while Yash Dayal claimed two. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Romario Shepherd each contributed with one wicket.
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