RCB vs PBKS LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings clinched victory over Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. Chasing a modest target of 96, PBKS found themselves in early trouble before Nehal Wadhera’s crucial 19-ball 33-run cameo steadied the chase. Josh Hazlewood starred with the ball for RCB, picking up three key wickets.
Earlier, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first. Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a dramatic collapse, slipping to 42/7 before Tim David stepped up with a gritty half-century, guiding RCB to a modest total of 95/9. Punjab’s bowling unit fired in unison, with Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marco Jansen, and Harpreet Brar claiming two wickets apiece to dismantle the hosts.
With this victory, Punjab Kings climb to second place on the IPL 2025 points table with 10 points, having won five out of their seven matches. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru drop to fourth, holding eight points from four wins in seven games.
Indian Premier League, 2025 – Match 34
Match |
IPL 2025 – Match 34 |
|---|---|
Date |
April 18, 2025 |
Venue |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
Teams |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings |
RCB Score |
95/9 in 14 overs |
PBKS Score |
98/5 in 12.1 overs |
Result |
Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets |
Player of the Match |
Nehal Wadhera – 33 (19 balls) |
Top Performer (RCB) |
Tim David – 50* (rebuilding innings) |
Top Bowler (PBKS) |
Arshdeep, Chahal, Jansen, Brar – 2 wickets each |
RCB Standings After Match |
4th place – 8 points (4 wins in 7 matches) |
PBKS Standings After Match |
2nd place – 10 points (5 wins in 7 matches) |
RCB vs PBKS LIVE Cricket Score: Punjab Kings defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 5 wickets
And it’s all over! Marcus Stoinis finishes things off in style with a towering six, sealing a memorable win for Punjab Kings. It was a nervy chase at one point, but Nehal Wadhera’s explosive 33 off 19 balls turned the tide with a crucial cameo.
Earlier, Tim David’s resilient 50 helped RCB recover from a dramatic collapse, guiding them to 95/9 in their 14 overs. The bowlers gave it everything, with Josh Hazlewood standing out once again, unsettling Punjab during the middle overs with sharp pace and accuracy.
Despite the fightback, PBKS held their nerve and crossed the line, notching another impressive win in IPL 2025. That’s all from us for today—join us again tomorrow afternoon for more live action and drama from the Indian Premier League!
