The IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 witnessed a dominant performance by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). They secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS), propelling them into the tournament final. This match, held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh, showcased RCB's prowess in both bowling and batting.
Match Summary
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Date: May 29, 2025
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Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh
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Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 8 wickets
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Player of the Match: Phil Salt Punjab Kings + 2 Reuters + 2 Reuters + 2
Punjab Kings Innings: A Struggle Against RCB's Bowling Attack
Punjab Kings faced a formidable RCB bowling lineup that dismantled their batting order, restricting them to 101 runs in 14.1 overs. This total marked one of the lowest in IPL playoff history.Top Performers
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Marcus Stoinis: 26 runs (22 balls)
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Josh Inglis: 4 runs (6 balls)
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Shreyas Iyer: 2 runs (5 balls)
RCB's Bowling Highlights
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Josh Hazlewood: 3 wickets for 21 runs
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Suyash Sharma: 3 wickets for 17 runs
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Yash Dayal: 2 wickets for 20 runs
RCB's bowlers, led by Hazlewood and Sharma, exploited the pitch conditions effectively, causing early setbacks for PBKS. The pressure mounted as wickets fell at regular intervals, preventing any significant partnerships from forming.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings: A Swift Chase
Chasing a modest target of 102, RCB's batting lineup approached the task with confidence and aggression, achieving the goal in just 10 overs with eight wickets in hand.
Key Contributors
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Phil Salt: 56* runs (28 balls)
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Virat Kohli: 12 runs (10 balls)
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Faf du Plessis: 15 runs (12 balls)
Phil Salt's unbeaten half-century was instrumental in RCB's swift chase, providing stability and momentum at the top of the order. His aggressive stroke play ensured that PBKS had little opportunity to mount a comeback.
Match Scorecard
Punjab Kings Batting
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | 26 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| Josh Inglis | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Others | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 101 | 14.1 overs |
RCB Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 21 | 3 |
| Suyash Sharma | 3.1 | 17 | 3 |
| Yash Dayal | 3 | 20 | 2 |
| Others | - | - | - |
RCB Batting
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | 56* | 28 | 7 | 2 |
| Virat Kohli | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Faf du Plessis | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Others | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 102/2 | 10 overs |
PBKS Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 25 | 1 |
| Sam Curran | 2 | 30 | 1 |
| Others | - | - | - |
Key Takeaways
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RCB's Bowling Dominance: The disciplined and aggressive bowling attack set the tone for the match, dismantling PBKS's batting lineup early.
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Phil Salt's Match-Winning Knock: His unbeaten 56 provided the backbone for RCB's successful chase.
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Momentum into the Final: This comprehensive victory boosts RCB's confidence as they head into the IPL 2025 final.
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru advance to the IPL 2025 final, seeking their maiden title. Punjab Kings, despite the loss, have another opportunity to reach the final through Qualifier 2. Fans eagerly await the upcoming matches to see who will emerge as the champion of this thrilling season.
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