IPL 2025 – Match 37: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Outclass Punjab Kings by 7 Wickets
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh
Match Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by 7 wickets.
Toss & Decision:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision paid off as their bowlers put early pressure on Punjab Kings.
Punjab Kings Innings – 157/6 (20 Overs):
Punjab Kings got off to a patchy start, with both openers falling cheaply. Priyansh Arya was dismissed for 22 off 15, while Prabhsimran scored 33 off 17, showing some promise with his attacking intent. Captain Shreyas Iyer couldn’t anchor the innings and was dismissed for just 6 runs.
Josh Inglis added valuable runs in the middle overs, contributing 29 off 17 with three boundaries and a six. Shashank Singh’s 31* off 33 balls gave some respectability to the total. A late cameo from Marco Jansen (25* off 20) helped Punjab finish at 157 for 6 in their 20 overs.
Top Punjab Kings Scorers:
- Prabhsimran Singh – 33 (17)
- Shashank Singh – 31* (33)
- Josh Inglis – 29 (17)
Top RCB Bowlers:
- Krunal Pandya – 4-0-25-2
- Suyash Sharma – 4-0-26-2
- Romario Shepherd – 2-0-18-1
Fall of Wickets:
42/1 (Priyansh Arya, 4.2), 62/2 (Prabhsimran, 6.1), 68/3 (Shreyas Iyer, 7.4), 76/4 (Nehal Wadhera, 9), 112/5 (Josh Inglis, 13.2), 114/6 (Marcus Stoinis, 13.5)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings – 159/3 (18.5 Overs):
RCB started their chase cautiously, losing Philip Salt for just 1 run in the first over. But Virat Kohli led from the front, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 73 off 54 balls, hitting 7 boundaries and a six.
Devdutt Padikkal came in at No. 3 and was explosive, smashing 61 off just 35 deliveries with 5 fours and 4 sixes. The pair put on a solid 103-run partnership that set up the victory. Rajat Patidar contributed a quick 12, and Jitesh Sharma finished things off with a six, remaining not out on 11.
Top RCB Scorers:
- Virat Kohli – 73* (54)
- Devdutt Padikkal – 61 (35)
- Jitesh Sharma – 11* (8)
Top Punjab Kings Bowlers:
- Harpreet Brar – 4-0-27-1
- Arshdeep Singh – 3-0-26-1
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 4-0-36-1
Fall of Wickets:
6/1 (Philip Salt, 0.6), 109/2 (Devdutt Padikkal, 12.3), 143/3 (Rajat Patidar, 16.4)
Match Highlights:
- RCB’s bowlers kept Punjab’s batters in check with disciplined line and length.
- Kohli and Padikkal’s partnership dominated the chase.
- Punjab’s bowlers lacked penetration after the powerplay.
- RCB chased down the target with 7 wickets in hand and 7 balls to spare.
Match Officials:
- Umpires: Sai Darshan Kumar, Kaushik Gandhi
- Third Umpire: Nitin Menon
- Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
Final Result:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 7 wickets, continuing their momentum in the IPL 2025 season and keeping their playoff hopes alive
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