In the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the sixth match took place on Monday, March 25, between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore showcased an impressive bowling performance, led by Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell, which prevented Punjab Kings from building substantial partnerships. As a result, Punjab Kings could only manage to score 176/6 in their allotted 20 overs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Despite a sluggish start, Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh provided some stability for the Punjab Kings, reaching 40/1 after the powerplay. However, timely breakthroughs by the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers, including Maxwell and Alzarri Joseph, kept the pressure on Punjab Kings.
A late surge by Shashank Singh helped the Punjab Kings reach a competitive total of 176/6. Siraj and Maxwell were the standout performers for Royal Challengers Bangalore, each claiming two wickets.
The match concluded with Punjab Kings setting a target of 177 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore to chase.
Remarkable moment of the day
Additionally, In a remarkable feat, Virat Kohli, the star batsman of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), achieved his 100th T20 fifty-plus score, making him the first Indian player and the third overall to accomplish this milestone.
Kohli reached this landmark during RCB’s Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.