PBKS vs RCB HIGHLIGHTS: Rampant RCB Thwart PBKS By 8 Wickets To Storm Into IPL 2025 Final

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PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Live: Hello and welcome ot the live coverage of the IPL 2025 Playoffs, as the 'Final 4' battle it our for the supremacy in franchise T20 cricket of India.6 six out, 4 remain, and tonight, one of PBKS or RCB will realise their dream of being one step away from maiden title glory, as both teams face each other in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Sing International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, have finished on top of the points table with 9 wins, 4 losses, and 1 No Result. RCB, on the other hand, have the same record, but ended up finishing 2nd due to inferior Net Run Rate.Both sides have faced each other twice this season, and they sit at 1-1 after producing thrilling encounters in which both times the chasing side won.Rajat Patidar's side created history two nights ago, by chasing down the third highest total in league's history, and also becoming the first-ever franchise to win all their 7 away games in group stage in a single edition of IPL.Their hopes will be boosted by the return of legendary Josh Hazlewood, who has a dominant record against PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer.The H2H record between the two stands at 9 runs for Shreyas Iyer in 5 innings, whilst getting dismissed 3 times across all competitions.PBKS, RCB Squads For IPL 2025Punjab KingsShreyas Iyer (C), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (WK), Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Vaishak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Aaron Hardy, Vishnu Vinod, Kuldeep Sen, Suryansh Shegde, Mushir Khan, Harnoor Pannu, Xavier Bartlett, Palya Avinash, Praveen Dubey.Royal Challengers BengaluruVirat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt (Wk), Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungisani Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.

29/05/2025 22:09:57

PBKS vs RCB LIVE: PBKS Await Winner Of Eliminator 2

As GT & MI clash at the same venue tomorrow, the winner of the Eliminator will face PBKS in Qualifier 2, which will be held on Sunday, June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

29/05/2025 22:08:20

PBKS vs RCB LIVE: A Record-Breaking Win!

This is the biggest win for any IPL side in terms of balls remaining, as RCB needed exactly 60 balls to chase down the target of 102.

29/05/2025 22:05:04

PBKS vs RCB LIVE: SIX! RCB Win

Captain Rajat Patidar seals the deal with a huge six off Musheer Khan's bowling, as they win the Qualifier 1 by 8 wickets.

29/05/2025 21:59:27

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Four!

Phil Salt cuts Harpreet Brar's delivery for a four towards the third man region. RCB now need 10 runs to win, as the umpire calls for a Strategic Time-out.

29/05/2025 21:58:06

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: 50 For Salt!

Phil Salt reaches his half-century in 23 balls, his fastest-ever in IPL. RCB now need 15 runs to win.

29/05/2025 21:54:59

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: OUT! What A Surprising Wicket

Mayank Agarwal is so unlucky with his dismissal, and Musheer Khan grabs his maiden IPL wicket on his IPL debut. RCB are 84/2 after 7.5 overs.

29/05/2025 21:52:46

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Mayank Agarwal Gets Into The Act!

After Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal changes gears as well, as he smashed Musheer Khan for a six and a four, and RCB now need less than 20 to win.

29/05/2025 21:51:45

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Musheer Khan Into The Attack!

Impact Sub Musheer Khan, who flopped with the bat, now tries his hand on the ball, as PBKS are desperate for a wicket.

29/05/2025 21:50:41

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Six!

Phil Salt is in a hurry and running away with the contest, as Harpreet Brar gets smashed for a huge six.

29/05/2025 21:49:14

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Pressure Released!

After a wicket-maiden over, Kylie Jamieson now concedes 21 runs off his 3rd over, as Phil Salt shuts down all sorts of doors for PBKS's comeback.

29/05/2025 21:48:07

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Wicket Maiden!

Excellent from Kylie Jamieson! Mayank Agarwal survives close shaves, and RCB are all of a sudden feeling the heat.

29/05/2025 21:35:56

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: OUT! Virat Kohli Departs!

Virat Kohli manages merely 12 runs, as his short stint comes to an end. Kylie Jamieson once again scalps the Indian legend. RCB are 30/1 after 3.2 overs.

29/05/2025 21:33:36

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: RCB 30/0 After 3 Overs

Phil Salt and Virat Kohli are running away with this chase. PBKS are looking down and out.

29/05/2025 21:18:57

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: RCB 11/0 After 1st Over

Only 6 balls into the 2nd innings, and we already need less than 100 runs for RCB to win. PBKS need a miracle.

29/05/2025 21:17:45

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Virat Kohli On Fire!

First two balls, two fours. VIRAT KOHLI IS SHOWING AGGRESSIVE INTENT! Arshdeep Singh has not gotten off to a good start.

29/05/2025 21:00:02

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: A Flying Catch From Jitesh Sharma!

Be it the bowling, fielding, or energy, RCB have been top-notch in every department. What a performance from Rajat Patidar's side, who now need 102 runs to qualify for the IPL 2025 Final.

29/05/2025 20:54:18

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: OUT! PBKS ALL OUT

PBKS bundled out for 101. Josh Hazlewood grabs his third wicket of the night, and what a performance from RCB.

29/05/2025 20:48:11

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: PBKS Survive A Historic Failure

PBKS have gone past 87, which is the lowest-ever score by an IPL team in a Playoff fixture. The unwanted record was set by KKR in 2017, in Qualifier 2 against MI.

29/05/2025 20:45:35

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Strategic Time-Out!

PBKS are 92/8 After 13 overs.

29/05/2025 20:44:25

PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Live: PBKS 8 Down

Marcus Stoinis departs. PBKS are rattled. Suyash Sharma gets another 'bowled' dismissal as he has three for the night.

29/05/2025 20:28:10

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: 7! Man Oh Man, Suyash Is On Fire!

Suyash Sharma is pulling off a spectacular performance. He gets rid off Musheer Khan, who was making his IPL debut by coming on as an Impact Sub. 3 deliveries, 0 runs, a poor outing for the Mumbai-based batter.

29/05/2025 20:22:45

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: OUT! A DEBACLE OF A LIFETIME FROM PBKS

PBKS batters are reckless out there. Got no clue of the pitch, length, turn, pace, and whatnot. Just when the side needed a partnership, each batter played a rash shot and chipped away his wicket. Shashank Singh departs for 3 and PBKS are 60/6.

Strategic time-out has been called. PBKS Think-tank has to do a lot.

29/05/2025 20:17:16

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Finally A Bowling Change!

Suyash Sharma comes into the attack. First spin action of the night.

29/05/2025 20:15:18

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: PBKS Are 59/5 After 8 Overs

Josh Hazlewood bowls his third over of the night as RCB are going all-in to remove the last recognised batting pair of PBKS.

29/05/2025 20:10:56

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: BOWLED! PBKS Half-A-Side Down

Nehal Wadhera dismissed. Yash Dayal, into his third over, does the trick for RCB as he gets his 2nd wicket of the night.

29/05/2025 20:09:30

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Batting Powerplay Ends!

PBKS are 48/4 after 6 overs. Nehal Wadhera and Marcus Stoinis are at the crease.

29/05/2025 20:03:30

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: OH MY GOD! WHAT A HIT!

Well... Marcus Stoinis has launched this one from Mullanpur to Chandigarh! A gigantic six from the Aussie power-hitter.

29/05/2025 20:02:16

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Four!

A much-needed boundary for PBKS. An inside edge off Marcus Stoinis' bat, and the ball races behind for a four. The Australian all-rounder is off the mark.

29/05/2025 20:00:01

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: OUT! Inglis Gone!

Josh Hazlewood makes a terrific return from injury. PBKS are struggling big time as Josh Inglis departs too. They are now 38/4 after 5.1 overs.

29/05/2025 19:57:58

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: PBKS 38/3 After 5 Overs

Only 7 runs off Yash Dayal's 2nd over. RCB have rattled PBKS here in Mullanpur. Last over of the batting powerplay coming up.

29/05/2025 19:54:41

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: OUT! CAPTAIN DEPARTS!

Josh Hazlewood to Shreyas Iyer, and OUT...!!! Arguably one of the most lopsided H2H battles we have seen in a very long time. 6 innings, 11 runs, and 4 dismissals. 'The Hazlewood Ghost' haunts Shreyas Iyer yet again, and PBKS are now 30/3.

29/05/2025 19:51:55

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: OUT! Brilliant From Bhuvi

WHAT A RESPONSE FROM THE INDIAN LEGEND! Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowls a beautiful delivery that flies off the edge of Prabhsimran Singh. PBKS are now 27/2 after 3 overs.

29/05/2025 19:48:38

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Consecutive Fours!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been chipped by Prabhsimran Singh for two consecutive fours, one over mid on, and one over mid off region. PBKS are pacing their innings.

29/05/2025 19:47:23

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: SIX!

First maximum of the night, and it comes off the bat of Prabhsimran Singh. An eventful over from Yash Dayal comes to an end. PBKS are 18/1 after 2 overs.

29/05/2025 19:45:52

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Outstanding From Liam!

RCB are electrifying in the field. They have just saved 5 runs in a space of two balls, and PBKS are feeling the heat.

29/05/2025 19:44:37

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: OUT! Easy As You Like

Catching practice for Krunal Pandya at the covers! Yash Dayal scalps the first wicket of the night, as Priyansh Arya plays an untimely shot towards the covers region. PBKS are 8/1 after 1.2 overs.

29/05/2025 19:37:12

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: PBKS 8/0 After 1st Over

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's over ends, as PBKS are off to a steady start.

29/05/2025 19:34:34

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: FOUR!

First boundary of the match. Priyansh Arya cuts off Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a boundary at the third man region.

29/05/2025 19:33:15

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: First Runs On The Board!

Priyansh Arya takes a double on the first ball of the match.

29/05/2025 19:23:15

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Hazlewood IN, Thushara OUT!

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood

29/05/2025 19:22:39

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: Omarzai IN, Jansen OUT!

Punjab Kings Playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas lyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh

29/05/2025 19:02:58

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: RCB Win The Toss!

Rajat Patidar has won the coin toss and elected to bowl first against PBKS at Mullanpur.

29/05/2025 18:45:23

PBKS Vs RCB LIVE: RCB's Terrific Away Record!

RCB have not lost an away game this season, and won their last meeting against PBKS at the same venue.