RCB's Bowlers Shine in IPL Qualifier 1, Dismantling PBKS

RCB's Bold Decision Pays Off

Following the toss in Qualifier 1 at Mullanpur, RCB captain Rajat Patidar faced criticism for opting to bowl first against PBKS. Historically, teams batting first had triumphed in three out of four IPL 2025 matches at this venue. Nevertheless, the Bengaluru bowlers had a different strategy in mind.

PBKS Struggles with Batting

PBKS was bowled out for a mere 101 runs, marking one of the lowest scores in IPL playoff history. The standout performances came from a rejuvenated bowling attack featuring Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, and leg spinner Suyash Sharma, who delivered an exceptional performance with figures of 3/17.

Suyash Sharma's Game-Changing Performance

SUYASH SHARMA - THE GAME CHANGER FOR RCB. 🥶pic.twitter.com/R19OVQfqTw

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 29, 2025

Suyash Sharma, who had only taken five wickets in his previous 12 matches, showcased his skills by delivering sharp lines and spinning the ball effectively, causing significant trouble for the batters. He claimed two wickets in his opening over and ultimately took down Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, and Musheer Khan, finishing with three wickets.

A Remarkable Turnaround

This performance marked a significant turnaround for Suyash, who had only managed one wicket in his last five outings. While he had shown variation, his inability to maintain good lengths had hindered his effectiveness. In this match, he finally found his rhythm and reaped the rewards of his efforts.

Hazlewood matched Suyash's impressive spell with three wickets, while Dayal contributed two and Bhuvneshwar added one by dismissing an opening batter.