RCB vs PBKS Highlights: PBKS clinch clinical win over RCB despite Hazlewood’s heroics

Marcus Stoinis wastes no time! Facing his first delivery, he clears his front leg and slams Yash Dayal over wide long-on for a flat six. PBKS now need just 11 from 17 balls, with the momentum firmly back in their court.

Just when it looked like Punjab Kings were cruising, Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes again. Shashank Singh mistimes a lofted shot straight to long-on where Phil Salt takes a comfortable catch. Shashank departs for just 1 off 5 balls, and PBKS are now 80 for 5, still needing 17 from 17 balls. The pressure swings back slightly in RCB’s favour.

Suyash Sharma tosses it up, and Wadhera doesn't hold back—launching it straight over long-off for a towering six into the first tier. A much-needed blow to relieve pressure on PBKS.

Nehal Wadhera clears the ropes with a powerful hit, sending Suyash Sharma's delivery for a six.

Josh Inglis departs for 14, caught by Suyash Sharma off Hazlewood's bowling, leaving PBKS struggling at 50/4 in their chase.

RCB vs PBKS Live, IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer and Josh Inglis continue to build a solid partnership, with PBKS in need of 47 runs to win the match in IPL 2025.

RCB vs PBKS Live, IPL 2025: At the end of over 5, PBKS is at 36/2, with a current run rate of 7.20. The required run rate is 6.77, meaning they need 61 runs from 54 balls. Josh Inglis has scored 2 runs off 7 balls, while Shreyas Iyer has made 3 runs off 3 balls. Yash Dayal has bowled 2 overs for 12 runs but hasn't taken a wicket, while Josh Hazlewood has bowled 1 over for 10 runs and taken 1 wicket.

RCB vs PBKS Live, IPL 2025: After a solid start from Prabhsimran Singh and Arya, PBKS lost two quick wickets. Shreyas Iyer and Josh Inglis were at the crease, trying to rebuild as the required run rate climbed to 6.40. Hazlewood picked up a crucial wicket, dismissing Arya for 16, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar also contributed with an early breakthrough. PBKS now needs 64 runs from 60 balls to chase down RCB's 95 in this 14-over game.

Arya gets fortunate as he top edges a delivery from Hazlewood, sending the ball high into the air. The ball sails over the boundary for six, a lucky but valuable shot for PBKS.

Prabhsimran Singh's strong start comes to an end as he picks out Tim David in the deep off Bhuvneshwar Kumar. After hitting two quick boundaries, Prabhsimran is dismissed for 13 from 9 balls, caught at deep square leg. This wicket gives RCB a crucial breakthrough as PBKS lose their first wicket.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowls an outswinger outside off, tempting Prabhsimran to swing across the line. The ball goes high in the air towards deep square leg, but lands safely as Yash Dayal at deep backward square can't cover ground in time. A lucky two runs for Prabhsimran, who continues to take his chances early.

Yash Dayal nearly provides RCB their first breakthrough with an inswinger on the pads that catches Prabhsimran’s leading edge. The ball lobs over the umpire and lands safely in no man's land. Just a single, but a lucky escape for the PBKS opener.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar starts the proceedings for RCB, angling a length delivery across Priyansh Arya. The batter attempts a pull shot but only manages an inside edge, sending it toward deep backward square for a single. PBKS are off the mark as the chase begins cautiously.

Tim David played a lone hand for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, smashing a crucial 50* off 26 balls to help his team recover from a disastrous 42/7 to a respectable 95/9 in the allotted 14 overs. His knock, which included 5 fours and 3 sixes, came at a time when RCB were staring at a sub-50 total.

David's late surge included 21 runs off the final over bowled by Harpreet Brar, slightly denting Punjab Kings’ dominance. Earlier, the pitch played slow, and RCB’s top and middle order perished while trying to force the pace from the outset. Only Rajat Patidar, who made 23, managed to support briefly, while the rest failed to get going.

Despite threatening to bowl RCB out for under 50, PBKS let the game slip slightly at the end and will hope their batters can handle the surface better during the chase.

Harpreet Brar oversteps, and Tim David makes the most of it — slashing a full delivery over cover for a flat six. RCB inch closer to 92 in a 14-over game, with David waging a lone battle.