In a commanding performance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a seven-wicket win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) during the 37th match of IPL 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on April 20. This victory marked RCB’s fifth consecutive away win, propelling them to third place on the points table with 10 points from eight matches.
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IPL 2025 PBKS vs RCB: Match Summary & Highlights
Opting to bowl first, RCB restricted PBKS to 157/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a brisk start by PBKS openers Prabhsimran Singh (33 off 17) and Priyansh Arya (22 off 15), RCB’s spinners Krunal Pandya (2/25) and Suyash Sharma (2/26) applied pressure, leading to regular wickets. Josh Inglis contributed 29 runs, while Shashank Singh remained unbeaten on 31, helping PBKS reach a modest total.
In response, RCB’s chase began shakily with the early dismissal of Phil Salt for 1. However, a formidable 103-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal steadied the innings. Padikkal’s aggressive 61 off 35 balls, featuring five fours and four sixes, complemented Kohli’s unbeaten 73 off 54 balls. RCB achieved the target in 18.5 overs, finishing at 159/3.
Key Performances
- Virat Kohli: Anchored the innings with an unbeaten 73, marking his fourth fifty of the season.
- Devdutt Padikkal: Scored a quickfire 61, providing momentum to the chase.
- Krunal Pandya & Suyash Sharma: Each took two wickets, effectively curbing PBKS’s scoring.
What This Win Means for RCB
This win not only avenged RCB’s earlier loss to PBKS but also reinforced their position in the top four, enhancing their playoff prospects. Conversely, PBKS, now fourth with the same win-loss record, will need to regroup to maintain their playoff contention.