Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turned the tables on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 37 of the TATA IPL 2025, securing a convincing seven-wicket victory in New Chandigarh.
RCB’s chase was nothing short of a masterclass, orchestrated by the experience of Virat Kohli and the flamboyance of Devdutt Padikkal.
Key Moments of The RCB Vs PBKS
- Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal helped RCB win easily against Punjab Kings.
- Kohli played an amazing inning, scoring 80+ runs.
- Padikkal also contributed with a quick 50.
- Their partnership set a strong total for RCB.
- Punjab Kings couldn’t chase the big target and lost by a large margin.
- RCB’s bowlers did a great job, stopping Punjab’s batsmen.
- This win helped RCB stay strong in the tournament.
PBKS Blaze Early, but Fizzle After Powerplay
Punjab’s innings began like a rocket launch, but it nosedived swiftly after liftoff.
Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh launched a fiery start, hammering 62/1 by the end of the powerplay—the highest powerplay score conceded by RCB this season. However, their momentum was derailed by Krunal Pandya, who dismissed both openers with cunning spin.
Middle-Order Meltdown Wrecks Punjab’s Plans
Like dominoes falling in a line, PBKS’s middle-order crumbled. Romario Shepherd marked his RCB debut with impact, removing skipper Shreyas Iyer thanks to a fine outfield catch by Krunal.
A comical run-out followed, leaving Nehal Wadhera stranded. Suyash Sharma then delivered the knockout punches, clean bowling Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis in the same over. Despite some resistance from Shashank Singh (31*) and Marco Jansen (25*), PBKS limped to 157/6—a total that looked increasingly inadequate.
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Salt Falls Early, but RCB Cruise Smoothly
Phil Salt’s early dismissal by Arshdeep Singh put pressure on RCB, but Kohli and Padikkal steadied the chase. But Kohli and Padikkal weren’t here to repeat history—they were here to rewrite it. Like sculptors carving out a masterpiece, they built their innings with composure and command.
Kohli and Padikkal’s Clinical Chase
Their 103-run partnership was the heartbeat of RCB’s chase. Padikkal played with the flair of a street artist painting with bold strokes, registering his first fifty of the season. His knock of 61 off 35 balls set the pace. Kohli, on the other hand, was the anchor in a shower—solid, assured, and determined.
He brought up his 67th IPL 50+ score and remained unbeaten on 73, calmly guiding RCB to victory in 18.5 overs.
Turning the Tide: RCB’s Redemption Arc
Having lost to PBKS just days earlier, this was more than a win—it was a statement.
RCB’s bowlers executed their techniques with accuracy, particularly in the death overs, conceding just 29 runs in the last four overs. Their batting comeback was equally ruthless. The side now looks balanced for a playoff push with restored momentum.
Scorecard Summary
Let’s see PBKS vs RCB match’s scorecard:
RCB Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s | S/R | Dismissal Info |
| Phil Salt | 4 (4) | 1 | 0 | 100 | c Josh Inglis b Arshdeep Singh |
| Virat Kohli | 73* (54) | 8 | 1 | 135.19 | not out |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 61 (35) | 7 | 2 | 174.29 | c Nehal Wadhera b Harpreet Brar |
| Rajat Patidar | 9 (11) | 1 | 0 | 81.82 | b Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Tim David | 5* (3) | 1 | 0 | 166.67 | not out |
| Extras | 7 | ||||
| Total | 159/3 (18.5) |
PBKS Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s | Dismissal Info |
| Priyansh Arya | 22 (15) | 3 | 1 | c Tim David b Krunal Pandya |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 33 (17) | 4 | 2 | c Tim David b Krunal Pandya |
| Shreyas Iyer | 12 (15) | 1 | 0 | c & b Suyash Sharma |
| Josh Inglis | 19 (18) | 2 | 0 | run out (Virat Kohli/Jitesh Sharma) |
| Nehal Wadhera | 5 (7) | 0 | 0 | run out (Virat Kohli/Jitesh Sharma) |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1 (3) | 0 | 0 | b Suyash Sharma |
| Shashank Singh | 32* (28) | 3 | 0 | not out |
| Marco Jansen | 26* (17) | 1 | 1 | not out |
| Extras | 7 (b 0, lb 1, w 6, nb 0) |
PBKS Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.67 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
| Harpreet Brar | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 0.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 10.8 |
RCB Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs (O) | Maidens (M) | Runs (R) | Wickets (W) | Economy (Econ) |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Yash Dayal | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Romario Shepherd | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
Top Performers:
- Virat Kohli: 73* (54)
- Devdutt Padikkal: 61 (35)
- Suyash Sharma: 2/24
- Krunal Pandya: 2/25
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