Delhi: The 37th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is being played between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) today. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), headed by Rajat Patidar, won the toss and decided to bowl first and invited Punjab Kings (PBKS) to bat. In response, Punjab Kings scored 157 runs losing 6 wickets in 20 overs.
Pbks shift
Punjab started a great start, from the beginning, both opener young batsman Priyansh Arya (22 runs, 15 balls) and Prabhasimran Singh (33 runs, 17 balls) gave a fast start. But first Krunal Pandya dismissed Priyansh and then Prabhasimran also returned to the pavilion in the 7th over of the innings. However, captain Shreyas Iyer (6 runs) and Nehal Vadhera (5 runs) were dismissed cheaply.
Wicketkeeper Josh English played a fast innings of 29 runs, but as soon as his wicket fell, Punjab’s run slowed down. Shashank Singh (31) tickled the run to the end and took the team to a respectable score (157) in association with Marco Yanson (25).
RCB bowlers performance
RCB bowlers bowled in full match. Suyash Sharma took 2 wickets for just 26 runs in 4 overs, while Krunal Pandya also got 2 successes. Both Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazelwood did not get wickets but they bowled brilliantly in the end over. Now Royal Challengers Bangalore a target of 158 runs.
RCB’s innings
RCB started poorly and Philip Soult was dismissed for just 1 run. However, after this, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal handled the innings. Kohli played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 73 runs in 54 balls which included 7 fours and 1 six. For this, he was also chosen as Player of the Match. Padikal scored 61 runs in 35 balls. Captain Rajat Patidar also scored 12 runs. In the end, Jitesh Sharma scored an unbeaten 11 and won the team.
For Punjab, Arshdeep, Chahal and Harpreet took 1-1 wickets. However, the lack of edge in bowling was clearly visible.
With this victory, RCB has now finished third in the points table. The team has recorded some spectacular victories this season. However, if they want to make a place in the playoffs, then you will have to win on the home ground as well. At the same time, PBKS is in fourth place after winning 5 out of 8 matches.
Playing XI of both teams
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Punjab kings |
|---|---|
| Phil salt | Priyansh Arya |
| Virat Kohli | Nehal Vadhera |
| Silver (Captain) | Shreyas Iyer (Captain) |
| Roomario shepherd | Shashank Singh |
| Jitesh Sharma (wicket keeper) | Josh english (wicket keeper) |
| Tim david | Marcus Stoinis |
| Swapnil Singh | Marco Johnson |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Harpreet Brar |
| Josh Hazlewood | Xavier Bartlett |
| Suyash Sharma | Arshdeep Singh |
| Yash Dayal | Yuzvendra Chahal |
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