The Qualifier 1 match of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was a one-sided thriller! Played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, RCB demolished PBKS by 8 wickets to secure their spot in the IPL 2025 Final. The PBKS vs RCB highlights showcased RCB’s dominant bowling attack and explosive batting, making it a memorable night for their fans.
Match Summary
- Match: PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1, IPL 2025
- Date: May 29, 2025
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur
- Result: RCB won by 8 wickets
- PBKS collapsed for just 101 runs, with Josh Hazlewood (3/21) and Suyash Sharma (3/17) destroying their batting lineup.
- RCB chased the target in just 10 overs, thanks to *Philip Salt’s explosive 56 (27 balls)**.
Toss Update
RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first. This decision proved spot-on as their bowlers dismantled PBKS for just 101 runs.
Punjab Kings Innings: 101/10 (14.1 Overs)
PBKS never got going after the early loss of Priyansh Arya. Despite small cameos from Stoinis and Azmatullah, they collapsed under pressure. Hazlewood and Suyash were excellent, taking five wickets between them. PBKS were bowled out for just 101 in 14.1 overs.
Punjab Kings : PBKS Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| Priyansh Arya | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 | c Krunal b Dayal |
| Prabhsimran | 18 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 180 | c Jitesh b Bhuvneshwar |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | c Bhuvneshwar b Hazlewood |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | c Jitesh b Hazlewood |
| Nehal Wadhera | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80 | b Dayal |
| Marcus Stoinis | 26 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 152.94 | b Suyash Sharma |
| Shashank Singh | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | b Suyash Sharma |
| Musheer Khan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | lbw b Suyash Sharma |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 18 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 150 | c Jitesh b Hazlewood |
| Harpreet Brar | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 | b Shepherd |
| Kyle Jamieson | 0* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not Out |
Fall of Wickets:
- 9-1 (Arya, 1.2)
- 27-2 (Prabhsimran, 2.6)
- 30-3 (Iyer, 3.4)
- 38-4 (Inglis, 5.1)
- 50-5 (Wadhera, 6.3)
- 60-6 (Shashank, 8.2)
- 60-7 (Musheer, 8.5)
- 78-8 (Stoinis, 10.3)
- 97-9 (Brar, 13.3)
- 101-10 (Azmatullah, 14.1)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru : RCB Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Over | Run | Wicket | Econ |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 2 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Yash Dayal | 4 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 3.1 | 21 | 3 | 6.6 |
| Suyash Sharma | 3 | 17 | 2 | 5.7 |
| Krunal Pandya | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings: 106/2 (10 Overs)
Philip Salt was on fire as he smashed a quick half-century. He was well-supported by Kohli, Agarawal, and Patidar. RCB chased the target in just 10 overs, making the PBKS vs RCB Highlights all about dominance by the Bengaluru side.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru : RCB Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Run | Balles | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Philip Salt | 56* | 27 | 6 | 3 | 207.41 |
| Virat Kohli | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Mayank Agarawal | 19 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 146.15 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | 15* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 187.5 |
Fall of Wickets:
- 30-1 (Kohli, 3.2)
- 84-2 (Agarwal, 7.5)
Punjab Kings : PBKS Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 3 | 27 | 1 | 9 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Harpreet Brar | 2 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Musheer Khan | 2 | 27 | 1 | 13.5 |
Key Moments of the Match (PBKS vs RCB Highlights)
1. PBKS’s Batting Collapse (101 All Out)
PBKS lost wickets quickly, with Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma taking 3 wickets each. Only Marcus Stoinis (26 off 17) showed some fight.
2. RCB’s Bowling Masterclass
RCB’s bowlers were unstoppable! Hazlewood (3/13), Suyash Sharma (3/17), and Bhuvneshwar (1/10) dismantled PBKS’s batting.
*3. Philip Salt’s Blazing 56* (27 Balls)*
Salt smashed 5 fours and 3 sixes, ensuring RCB chased the target in just 10 overs without breaking a sweat.
4. Turning Point: PBKS’s Early Wickets
PBKS lost 4 wickets in the powerplay (38/4), which completely shifted momentum in RCB’s favor.
5. RCB’s Clinical Chase
With Salt and Mayank Agarwal (19 off 13), RCB raced to victory in just 60 balls, making it one of the fastest chases in IPL playoffs.
Best Performances of the Match
Top 3 Batters – Match 71
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
| Philip Salt | RCB | 56* | 27 | 207.41 |
| Marcus Stoinis | PBKS | 26 | 17 | 152.94 |
| Mayank Agarwal | RCB | 19 | 13 | 146.15 |
Top 3 Bowlers – PBKS vs RCB
| Player | Team | Wickets | Runs | Economy |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 3 | 21 | 4.2 |
| Suyash Sharma | RCB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 |
| Yash Dayal | RCB | 2 | 26 | 6.5 |
Best Partnership
- Philip Salt & Mayank Agarawal – 54 runs in 27 balls
This stand killed the game. Their fearless hitting took RCB within touching distance of the target inside 7 overs.
Turning Point of the Match
PBKS’s collapse in the powerplay was the turning point. Losing 4 wickets in the first 6 overs left them with no momentum. This allowed RCB’s bowlers to dominate and kept the target well below par, which their batters chased comfortably.
What Went Wrong for Punjab Kings?
PBKS had a rough outing. Their top order couldn’t handle the pressure and the middle order failed to recover. The bowlers looked tired and couldn’t stop the flow of runs. This poor performance ended their IPL 2025 campaign in disappointment.
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Final Thoughts
The PBKS vs RCB Highlights tell the story of RCB’s dominance in every department. From Hazlewood’s brilliant spells to Salt’s brutal hitting, this was one of the most one-sided knockout games in IPL 2025. As fans cheered for RCB’s maiden title, the wait for the big final just got more exciting.