IPL 2025 Final Highlights, RCB vs PBKS Cricket Score: Kohli & Co. secure championship with stunning win against PBKS

Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivers a tight spell with 2 wickets for 38 runs in 4 overs as PBKS inch closer to the target.

Powerful strike from Bhuvneshwar Kumar sends the ball flying over the boundary, boosting Punjab Kings’ chase.

Yash Dayal strikes with a clever slower-ball to dismiss Azmatullah Omarzai. The back-of-the-hand delivery deceives the batsman, who tries to loft it but ends up edging it thickly outside off. The substitute fielder Bhandage takes a sharp catch at backward point, much to the delight of ABD in the commentary box. PBKS are losing wickets in quick succession and struggling to maintain their chase.

Bhuvneshwar strikes back as Marcus Stoinis falls for a quickfire 6. After smashing a six, Stoinis was caught by Yash Dayal off Kumar’s bowling. Six and out it is, with Stoinis slamming the turf in frustration.

Marcus Stoinis displayed some powerful hitting as he caressed Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s delivery over the boundary for a six. The shot came off a well-pitched ball, showcasing Stoinis’ timing and strength. This boundary injects some momentum back into the PBKS innings at a crucial stage of the chase.

Nehal Wadhera’s resistance came to an end as Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck with a sharp delivery. Wadhera was caught by Krunal Pandya after scoring 15 off 18 balls, including one six. Despite his efforts to steady the innings, the wicket breaks the partnership and adds pressure on PBKS as they chase the target.

Josh Hazlewood bowled a rare loose ball, which Shashank Singh didn’t hesitate to punish. The batter sent it soaring over the boundary for a six, injecting vital energy into the PBKS innings at a crucial juncture. This big hit comes as Hazlewood’s disciplined line wavered momentarily, allowing PBKS to close the gap.

Josh Hazlewood was dispatched for a towering six by Shashank Singh, who displayed some big-hitting intent to keep Punjab Kings’ chase alive. This massive strike over the boundary has added crucial momentum to the innings as PBKS edge closer to their target with fewer balls remaining.

Punjab Kings put together a strong 13-run over as they move to 119 for 4 after 15 overs. Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera continue their steady partnership, scoring 9 and 13 runs respectively, with Nehal finding the big hit once again. The required run rate climbs to 14.40, as the chase tightens with 72 needed off just 30 balls. Romario Shepherd and Suyash Sharma keep the pressure on with tidy spells, but PBKS remain in the hunt.

Romario Shepherd bowls an overpitched delivery to Shashank Singh, who capitalizes with a confident drive over the bowler, adding four crucial runs to PBKS’s tally. This boundary helps ease some pressure as Punjab Kings continue their chase.

At the end of the 13th over, Punjab Kings are 101 for 4, struggling to keep pace with the required run rate. Krunal Pandya and Romario Shepherd have each picked up important wickets, restricting PBKS to just 3 runs in the over. Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera are at the crease, but the pressure is mounting with 90 runs needed off 42 balls. The chase is on the edge as RCB look to close in on victory.

Krunal Pandya came through with a vital breakthrough for RCB, dismissing Josh Inglis with a sharp catch by Liam Livingstone. Inglis had been in devastating form, smashing 39 runs off just 23 deliveries, including four sixes and a boundary. His dismissal puts pressure back on PBKS as the chase intensifies.

Josh Inglis continued his aggressive form, sending another towering six over deep midwicket off Romario Shepherd. The effortless strike further boosted PBKS’s run chase, putting pressure on the RCB bowling attack. Inglis looks in fine touch, determined to accelerate the innings.

Krunal Pandya wasted no time in launching an assault on the bowling, sending a short delivery from Yash Dayal flying flat and high over midwicket for a massive six. The powerful strike showcased Pandya’s intent to keep the momentum alive for PBKS in this chase.

Romario Shepherd made an immediate impact with the ball, claiming the wicket of Shreyas Iyer. The PBKS captain was caught behind by Jitesh Sharma for just 1 run off 2 balls. This early breakthrough puts pressure on Punjab Kings as they chase the target set by RCB.

Romario Shepherd entered the attack for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and immediately made an impact. Josh Inglis greeted him with a crisp cut that raced away for four runs, giving Punjab Kings a much-needed boundary. The fresh bowling change aims to break the growing partnership as PBKS chase 191.

Krunal Pandya provided Royal Challengers Bengaluru a much-needed breakthrough as he dismissed Prabhsimran Singh for 26. Attempting to break the shackles, Prabhsimran miscued a shot and was caught by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. His 22-ball stay included two sixes, but the lack of boundaries put pressure on the batter. With two wickets down, RCB now have an opening to tighten their grip on the match.

Prabhsimran joins the party! He dances down the track and launches Suyash Sharma over long-off for a towering six. Clean strike, and PBKS are keeping the chase on track with aggressive intent.

Josh Inglis wastes no time! He steps out and lofts Suyash Sharma straight down the ground for a clean six. That’s his second of the innings and a clear sign that PBKS aren’t letting the pressure build.

Krunal Pandya comes into the attack and delivers a tidy over, conceding just 3 runs. After the early aggression, RCB have managed to pull things back slightly. Prabhsimran Singh is steady at one end with 17 off 16, while Josh Inglis has already shown intent with a six. PBKS now need 136 from 78 balls with the required run rate creeping up to 10.46.

Josh Inglis wastes no time settling in as he greets Yash Dayal with a powerful six. The ball sat up nicely and Inglis picked the length early, sending it soaring over deep midwicket. PBKS continue to keep up with the required rate, showing positive intent in the chase.

Just when PBKS looked to be cruising, Josh Hazlewood strikes with the help of a stunning catch from Phil Salt behind the stumps. Priyansh Arya, who was looking solid with four boundaries to his name, edges one while attempting to push forward. Salt dives full-length to his right to complete a sharp take. RCB break through at a crucial time, removing Arya for 24 off 19 balls.

Priyansh Arya adds to his tally with a neatly timed boundary off Josh Hazlewood. The shot, played with precision, pierced the off-side field and raced to the rope. Arya’s strokeplay is helping PBKS keep up with the asking rate as they continue their strong start in the powerplay.

Only four runs came off the fourth over as Kumar applied the brakes with a disciplined line. Despite the slowdown, PBKS still look comfortable at 32 for no loss after 4 overs. Both openers, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, have looked confident at the crease and are setting up a solid platform for the chase of 191.

Bhuvneshwar drops one on a good length outside off, and Prabhsimran guides it softly past point. Quick running between the wickets allows them to come back for two. Smart cricket as PBKS continue to build a solid foundation.

Hazlewood bowls to Prabhsimran, who manages to sneak a single despite a crucial drop at deep backward square leg. The fielder’s miss gave PBKS a lifeline early in their innings, allowing Prabhsimran to continue building his momentum. It was a costly error that could prove significant as the chase progresses.

Yash Dayal bowled a delivery that got past the batsman and the wicketkeeper, allowing Priyansh Arya to take four leg byes. The ball raced away to the boundary, adding extras to PBKS’s total.

Priyansh Arya punished Yash Dayal with a crisp four, slicing the ball past the short third region. The shot was well-timed, racing away to the boundary and adding valuable runs to PBKS’s total early in the innings.

Prabhsimran launches it high into the air, clearing a leaping Phil Salt at deep third with ease. The ball sails over the boundary for a huge six, giving PBKS a flying start.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar starts the innings for PBKS with a looser delivery on a length down the leg side. Priyansh Arya cleverly nudges the ball fine towards the vacant fine leg fence, earning his team four runs and getting off to a positive start.