IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 PBKS vs RCB Highlights: RCB triumph with convincing win, march into finals

Since the playoffs system began in 2011, every team finishing second in the league stage has made it to the final. Since RCB were holding the second spot, they’re well on track to continue this pattern.

RCB showed no signs of slipping up. Despite facing a tough, nearly unplayable over from Jamieson, Salt remained aggressive throughout. His powerful innings reminded fans of his stellar form from last season with KKR, the champions. Salt smashed a rapid 23-ball fifty—his quickest in IPL history—as RCB comfortably chased down the modest target of 102 runs.

A performance that screams statement! Royal Challengers Bangalore recorded the biggest win by balls remaining in IPL playoffs history, effortlessly brushing aside Punjab Kings. Chasing a modest target of 102, RCB reached their goal in just 10 overs, with eight wickets in hand. Phil Salt’s explosive 56* powered the innings, while captain Rajat Patidar’s steady knock ensured no hiccups.

RCB can dream again, inching closer to glory after nine long years. The team is heading to the title clash for the fourth time—not just on the strength of their powerful batting, but propelled by another stellar bowling performance.

At the end of over 9, RCB scored 7 runs to reach 92 for 2 wickets. The current run rate stands at 10.22, while the required run rate has dropped to 0.90, with 10 runs needed from 66 balls. Phil Salt is batting on 54 runs off 25 balls, hitting 6 fours and 3 sixes, while Rajat Patidar has contributed 3 runs from 4 balls. On the bowling side, Harpreet Brar has bowled 2 overs for 18 runs without taking a wicket, and Musheer K

Fired fuller down leg, Agarwal flicks but the ball pops up off Inglis’s pad. Iyer jogs in from slip, takes a sharp catch, and appeals. After a review, it’s confirmed — a clean edge, not a bump ball. Agarwal departs after a lively 19 off 13 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six.

Maiden IPL wicket for Musheer Khan, a proud moment for PBKS fans!

Languid six! Agarwal leans forward with a half-stride and sends the full ball soaring into the sight-screen.

Salt smashes Jamieson for a powerful six

Quick boundary off Jamieson’s bowling gives Salt four runs.

Virat Kohli falls early as Jamieson strikes; RCB lose a key wicket in the powerplay.

At the end of the second over, Royal Challengers Bangalore reached 17 without loss in their chase of 102. The over yielded six runs, keeping the required run rate well within control at just 4.72, while the current run rate stands at a healthy 8.50. Virat Kohli looked in good touch, scoring 10 off 8 balls with two crisp boundaries. Phil Salt is at the other end, steady on 3 off 4 deliveries. Kyle Jamieson conceded 6 runs in his over, while Arshdeep Singh gave away 7 in his opening over. With 85 runs needed from 108 balls, RCB have made a confident start.

Kohli drives Arshdeep’s ball beautifully for a boundary.

Quick single taken off Arshdeep’s delivery as Salt nudges the ball and completes a single.

The toss favored RCB, and everything on the field quickly went their way as PBKS kept losing wickets in quick succession. With just 102 runs needed for victory, RCB looks set to cruise into the final. Hazlewood’s impact highlights how crucial a quality bowler is in a T20 side—especially for RCB.

Punjab Kings were all out for 101 in 14.1 overs, struggling against a disciplined Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowling attack. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma took three wickets each, while Yash Dayal chipped in with two. RCB’s bowlers dominated, restricting PBKS to a low total in this intense IPL clash.

A fierce bouncer from Romario Shepherd forces Kyle Jamieson to duck quickly, but the ball glances off and races away for four leg byes, adding valuable runs to Punjab Kings’ total.

Harpreet Brar’s struggle ends as he drags a length delivery from Romario Shepherd back onto his stumps. The ball kept a tad low, and Brar, looking to punch off the back foot, got an inside edge. Punjab Kings lose their ninth wicket in the 14th over.

Shepherd bowls one outside off, and Azmatullah Omarzai throws his bat at it. A thick edge flies past the keeper and races to the third-man boundary. Fortune favours Punjab as they inch closer to 100.

Punjab Kings crawl to 92/8 after 13 overs, with the run rate hovering just above 7. Azmatullah Omarzai provided some relief with a six off Suyash Sharma, who has otherwise been exceptional, finishing his spell with figures of 3 for 17. Yash Dayal also ends a tidy spell with 2 wickets.

Short and asking to be hit! Azmatullah Omarzai clears his front leg and launches Suyash Sharma over deep midwicket for a huge six. Much-needed momentum for PBKS at this stage.

Yash Dayal goes short and wide, and Azmatullah Omarzai guides it off the outer half to deep third for a single. Just a gentle push to keep the innings moving.

Punjab Kings continue to tumble as RCB bowlers dominate in this high-stakes clash. Suyash Sharma leads the charge with figures of 3 for 8 in 2 overs, dismissing key batters including Marcus Stoinis. PBKS crawl to 78/8 after 11 overs, with Harpreet Brar and Azmatullah Omarzai at the crease.

Marcus Stoinis‘ counterattack comes to an end as he’s bowled by Suyash Sharma. The wrong’un does the trick, sneaking through and hitting timber. Stoinis departs after a brisk 26 off 17, including 2 fours and 2 sixes.

Suyash Sharma strays down leg, and it beats everyone—including the keeper—to race away for five wides. Crucial extras at this stage for Punjab Kings.

Krunal Pandya tosses it up, and Marcus Stoinis doesn’t hold back. He clears his front leg and goes high and long over the bowler’s head for a towering six. Clean swing, sweet timing!

Suyash Sharma continues his excellent spell, trapping Musheer Khan plumb in front. Bowling it shortish on middle, the ball skids on quickly. Musheer went down for a slog across the line but missed it completely, getting struck low on the pad. The umpire raised his finger immediately, and even the review couldn’t save him — three reds on the DRS confirmed the decision. PBKS lose both the batter and their review.

Suyash Sharma bowls a fuller delivery outside off stump. Musheer Khan squeezes the ball gently towards third man for no run.

Shashank Singh is dismissed for 3 runs off 5 balls, caught by the bowler Suyash Sharma. His strike rate was 60.00 as Punjab Kings lose another wicket.

At the end of the eighth over, Punjab Kings are 59 for 5, adding 7 runs in the latest over. The current run rate stands at 7.37. Marcus Stoinis is batting well on 16 runs off 10 balls, including two fours and one six, while Shashank Singh has scored 3 runs from 4 balls. On the bowling side, Josh Hazlewood has bowled 3 overs, conceding 21 runs and taking 2 wickets. Yash Dayal has also delivered 3 overs, giving away 21 runs with 2 wickets to his name.

Hazlewood bowls to Stoinis, who scores four runs with a well-timed shot.