Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru TATA IPL Qualifier 1 Match Scorecard

 

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru TATA IPL 2025 Match Overview

• Punjab Kings: 101 all out (14.1 overs)
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 106/2 (10.0 overs)
• Result: RCB won by 8 wickets

 

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru TATA IPL 2025 Detailed Match Analysis

Punjab Kings Batting Match Scorecard

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s
Priyansh Arya	c & b Yash Dayal	7	7	1	0
Prabhsimran Singh	c Kohli b Bhuvneshwar Kumar	18	13	2	1
Shreyas Iyer (C)	c Salt b Hazlewood	2	5	0	0
Josh Inglis	c Salt b Hazlewood	4	6	0	0
Nehal Wadhera	b Yash Dayal	8	8	1	0
Shashank Singh	c Livingstone b Suyash Sharma	3	7	0	0
Marcus Stoinis	b Suyash Sharma	26	22	2	2
Musheer Khan	lbw b Suyash Sharma	0	3	0	0
Azmatullah Omarzai	c Salt b Hazlewood	18	11	1	1
Harpreet Brar	c Salt b Romario Shepherd	4	11	0	0
Arshdeep Singh	Not out	1	1	0	0
Extras	–	10	–	–	–
Total	All out (14.1 overs)	101

 

Punjab Kings First Innings Match Scorecard Analysis

Punjab Kings, opting to bat after losing the toss, never got going. RCB’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding meant PBKS lost wickets at regular intervals. The aggressive approach from PBKS backfired, with their top order collapsing under pressure.

• Early Setbacks: Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh were dismissed inside the powerplay, setting the tone for the innings.
• Middle Order Collapse: Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis, and Nehal Wadhera could not steady the innings, falling to RCB’s pace attack.
• Brief Resistance: Marcus Stoinis and Azmatullah Omarzai tried to counter-attack but were dismissed before they could build a significant partnership.
• Tail-End Wickets: The lower order offered little resistance, and PBKS were bowled out for just 101 runs.

Key Bowling Performances:

• Josh Hazlewood: 3 wickets, including two crucial middle-order wickets and the final wicket.
• Yash Dayal and Suyash Sharma: 2 wickets each, breaking the backbone of PBKS’s batting.

 

RCB Bowling First Innings Match Scorecard

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	3	21	1	7.00
Yash Dayal	3	17	2	5.67
Josh Hazlewood	3.1	19	3	6.00
Suyash Sharma	3	22	2	7.33
Romario Shepherd	2	19	1	9.50

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Second Batting Innings Match Analysis 

Chasing a modest target, RCB’s openers started positively. Despite losing Virat Kohli early, Phil Salt’s aggressive batting ensured RCB were always ahead in the chase.

• Phil Salt’s Brilliance: Salt smashed an unbeaten 56 off just 27 balls, hitting 6 fours and 3 sixes, and was the clear star of the chase.
• Support from Mayank Agarwal and Rajat Patidar: Agarwal contributed a quick 19, and Patidar finished unbeaten on 15, ensuring there were no late hiccups.
• Clinical Finish: RCB chased down the target in just 10 overs, highlighting their dominance.

 

RCB Batting Match Scorecard

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Phil Salt	Not out	56	27	6	3	207.41
Virat Kohli	c Inglis b Jamieson	12	12	2	0	100.00
Mayank Agarwal	c Iyer b M Khan	19	13	2	1	146.15
Rajat Patidar	Not out	15	8	1	1	187.50
Extras	–	4	–	–	–
Total	2 wickets (10.0 overs)	106

 

Punjab Kings Bowling Match Scorecard

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Arshdeep Singh	2	20	0	10.00
Kyle Jamieson	3	27	1	9.00
Azmatullah Omarzai	1	10	0	10.00
Harpreet Brar	2	18	0	9.00
Musheer Khan	2	27	1	13.50

Key Moments

• RCB’s bowlers set the tone by taking early wickets and never letting PBKS settle.
• Phil Salt’s aggressive batting in the powerplay took the game away from PBKS.
• RCB’s fielding was sharp, supporting their bowlers with good catches and run-saving efforts.
• PBKS’s approach with the bat was too aggressive for the conditions, leading to their downfall.

 

Punjab Kings vs RCB Match Scorecard Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Who was the Player of the Match?
Phil Salt was awarded Player of the Match for his unbeaten 56 off 27 balls, which ensured a swift and dominant chase for RCB.

Q2: What was the turning point of the match?
The turning point was RCB’s opening burst with the ball, reducing PBKS to 50/5 inside seven overs. This early collapse put PBKS on the back foot and they never recovered.

Q3: How did RCB’s bowlers perform?
RCB’s bowlers were exceptional, with Josh Hazlewood leading the attack. They maintained tight lines, took wickets at regular intervals, and did not allow any PBKS batsman to settle.

Q4: How did Punjab Kings lose the match?
PBKS lost due to a combination of poor shot selection, aggressive batting that didn’t suit the pitch, and a lack of partnerships. Their total of 101 was never going to be enough against a strong RCB batting lineup.

Q5: What does this win mean for RCB?
RCB’s win means they advance directly to the IPL 2025 final, their first since 2016 and fourth overall. This gives them a chance to finally lift the IPL trophy.

Q6: What’s next for Punjab Kings?
Despite the loss, PBKS will have another chance to reach the final by playing in Qualifier 2 against the winner of the Eliminator match.

Q7: Where was the match played?
The match was played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur.

Q8: Who were the top scorers for both teams?
For PBKS, Marcus Stoinis was the top scorer with 26 runs. For RCB, Phil Salt led with an unbeaten 56.

Q9: How many overs did RCB take to chase the target?
RCB chased down the target in just 10 overs, showcasing their batting depth and intent.

Q10: How did the pitch behave?
The pitch offered good bounce and some assistance to the seamers early on, which RCB exploited. Batting became easier under lights, as seen during RCB’s chase.

 

Conclusion

RCB’s emphatic victory over PBKS in Qualifier 1 was a testament to their all-round strength and strategic execution. Their bowlers dismantled PBKS’s batting, and Phil Salt’s explosive knock ensured a quick and clinical chase. With this win, RCB have booked their place in the IPL 2025 final, while PBKS will look to regroup for one last shot at glory in Qualifier.