In a thrilling encounter in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, Punjab Kings faced off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. It was a highly anticipated match as both teams had shown their strength throughout the tournament, finishing in the top two spots.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first against Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings. The decision seemed to pay off early as Josh Hazlewood made a crucial breakthrough by picking off Jos Inglis, leaving Punjab Kings struggling at 38/4.
Bengaluru, known for their all-around strong performances, had the added advantage of winning all seven of their away games this season. However, their bowling had been a concern as they had given away high scores in recent matches leading up to the playoffs.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, had shown their strength throughout the campaign but had faced some inconsistencies with their batting and bowling at times. As they entered this crucial game, they were hoping for a complete team performance to secure a spot in the final.
The playing XI for both teams included some key players such as Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, and Marcus Stoinis for Punjab Kings, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru featured the likes of Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Josh Hazlewood.
As the match unfolded, fans eagerly followed the live scores and updates to see which team would emerge victorious in this high-stakes encounter. Stay tuned for more updates on the PBKS vs RCB clash in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1.
