Mullanpur, May 29, 2025, RCB vs PBKS Qualifier 1 IPL 2025 — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 8 wickets with a whopping 10 overs to spare in Qualifier 1 of the TATA IPL 2025, storming into their fourth IPL final in dominant fashion. 🔥
After a brilliant bowling display that dismissed PBKS for a mere 101, RCB’s chase was powered by Phil Salt’s blazing 56 off 27 balls*, which included a 23-ball fifty, and a stylish finish from skipper Rajat Patidar.
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RCB vs PBKS Qualifier 1 IPL 2025 – Match Summary
| 📍 Venue | New Chandigarh Stadium, Mullanpur |
|---|---|
| 🗓 Date | May 29, 2025 |
| 🏆 Result | RCB won by 8 wickets |
| 🥇 Player of the Match | Phil Salt (56* off 27) |
First Innings: PBKS Crumble for 101
Opting to bowl first, RCB struck early and hard. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma both picked up 3 wickets each, while the PBKS batters struggled to find rhythm.
Key Highlights from PBKS Innings:
- Top Scorer: Shreyas Iyer – 21 (17)
- Total: 101 all out in 14.1 overs
- RCB Bowling Stars:
- Josh Hazlewood: 3 wickets
- Suyash Sharma: 3 wickets
- Tight fielding and clinical execution
Second Innings: Phil Salt Unleashed
RCB lost Virat Kohli early (12 off 12), but Phil Salt exploded in style, smashing boundaries all over the park.
Key Batting Performances:
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt 🧨 | 56* (27) | 6 | 3 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 19 (13) | 2 | 1 |
| Rajat Patidar 🧢 | 15* (8) | 1 | 1 |
💥 The winning shot? A slog-sweep six by captain Patidar to finish it off in just 10 overs!
📊 Quick Match Stats
| Stat | RCB | PBKS |
|---|---|---|
| Total Score | 106/2 (10) | 101 all out (14.1) |
| Fours | 11 | 9 |
| Sixes | 5 | 2 |
| Fall of Wickets | 2 | All out |
Top Moments:
- Phil Salt’s explosive 23-ball fifty
- Hazlewood & Suyash ripping through PBKS
- Patidar finishing it with a six
- RCB qualifying for their 4th IPL final
What’s Next?
- RCB: March into IPL 2025 Final as the first team
- PBKS: Will face the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2 on June 1
Can RCB finally lift their maiden IPL trophy? 🔥 Stay tuned for all the updates only on Taaza Wire!
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Final Thoughts
RCB’s performance was clinical from start to finish. With their bowlers firing and the top order in explosive form, they look like strong title contenders. PBKS, meanwhile, will hope to bounce back in Qualifier 2.
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