PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Match Highlights of Indian Premier League 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a clinical show to thrash Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, RCB’s strategy proved to be crucial as their bowlers created havoc, reducing PBKS to a mere 101 in 14.1 overs. So Let’s take a look at PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Match Highlights of IPL 2025.
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Highlights
Hazlewood, Suyash Lead RCB Bowling Masterclass
PBKS started poorly, losing Priyansh Arya early for only 7. Prabhsimran Singh and captain Shreyas Iyer made a brief attempt to stabilize the innings, but Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar delivered important blows in the powerplay.
Hazlewood was quite effective, with 3 wickets for 21 runs, and Suyash Sharma was also economical and added with 3 wickets to rattle the middle order.
Stoinis attempted to counter-attack with a prompt 26 off 17, but wickets kept falling. None of the batsmen was able to play a long innings, and PBKS fell from 60/6 to 101 all out. The tight bowling attack, spearheaded by Hazlewood and helped by Yash Dayal and Suyash Sharma, made RCB chase a modest total.
RCB Thrash PBKS with 8-Wicket Win in Just 10 Overs
In reply, RCB put the chase to rest with ease. Opener Philip Salt demonstrated his class with a scorching 56* off 27 deliveries, 6 fours, and 3 sixes. He held fort with keen intent from the beginning, never letting PBKS bowlers get settled. Even though Virat Kohli got out for 12, and Mayank Agarwal scored a brisk 19, Salt’s superiority helped the target be achieved in merely 10 overs. Rajat Patidar remained unbeaten on 15 as RCB finished at 106/2.
RCB Rolls Into Final with Fire
The dominant win accentuated RCB’s balance and depth, and they went to the final with momentum heavily in their favor. PBKS, on the other hand, will have to battle Qualifier 2 in order to retain their hopes for the championship title. RCB’s bowlers laid the foundation, and the batters finished with determination, a grand all-round display on the big stage.
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