RCB Enters IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) delivered a spectacular all-round performance to storm into the IPL 2025 final, crushing Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1. This commanding win has brought RCB just one step away from clinching their long-awaited maiden IPL title. The match, held in Mullanpur on May 29, was a complete showcase of RCB’s dominance, both with the ball and the bat.
RCB Enters IPL 2025 Final
After winning the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar made a bold decision to bowl first. His strategy paid off handsomely as RCB’s bowling unit dismantled Punjab’s batting lineup, bundling them out for a paltry 101 runs in just 14.1 overs. The bowling attack was led by Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma, who claimed three wickets each, while Yash Dayal chipped in with two crucial scalps. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Romario Shepherd picked up one wicket apiece, making it a collective bowling masterclass.
Punjab Kings had no answers to RCB’s relentless pace and spin. Their innings never got going, with top-order batters falling in quick succession. Yash Dayal removed Priyansh Arya early, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Prabhsimran Singh soon after. Hazlewood then produced a stunning double strike, removing captain Shreyas Iyer and Josh Inglis in a single over. Nehal Wadhera’s cheap dismissal further dented Punjab’s hopes, leaving them at 60 for 6.
Suyash Sharma tightened the screws in the middle overs, trapping Shashank Singh and Mushir Khan in the same over before dismissing Punjab’s top-scorer Marcus Stoinis for 26. Hazlewood returned to wrap up the innings by taking out Azmatullah Omarzai, as Punjab folded for just 101 – one of their lowest totals ever in IPL playoffs history.
In reply, RCB’s chase was nothing short of clinical. Opener Phil Salt smashed a blistering 56 off just 27 balls, turning the target into a mere formality. His aggressive strokeplay dismantled the Punjab bowling unit and ensured there were no hiccups during the chase. RCB reached the target in just 10 overs with 8 wickets in hand and 60 balls to spare – one of the most dominant playoff chases in IPL history.
This victory marks the fourth time RCB has reached the IPL final. With momentum on their side and a team firing on all cylinders, they now stand on the brink of glory. The long wait for their maiden title could finally come to an end if they can maintain this form in the summit clash.
RCB fans across the globe are now eagerly awaiting the final showdown, hoping that 2025 is finally the year their team lifts the coveted trophy. With such a commanding performance in the Qualifier, RCB has undoubtedly emerged as the team to beat in the IPL 2025 final.
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match scorecard
Punjab Kings Innings – 101 all out (14.1 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 | c Krunal Pandya b Yash Dayal |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 18 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 180.00 | c Jitesh Sharma 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 Sharma b Hazlewood |
| Nehal Wadhera | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 | b Yash Dayal |
| Marcus Stoinis | 26 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 152.94 | b Suyash Sharma |
| Shashank Singh | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | b Suyash Sharma |
| Musheer Khan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | lbw b Suyash Sharma |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 18 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 | c Jitesh Sharma b Hazlewood |
| Harpreet Brar | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 | b Romario Shepherd |
| Kyle Jamieson | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Not Out |
| Extras | 11 (lb 5, w 5, nb 1) | |||||
| Total | 101 | All out in 14.1 overs |
Fall of Wickets:
9-1, 27-2, 30-3, 38-4, 50-5, 60-6, 60-7, 78-8, 97-9, 101-10
RCB Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Yash Dayal | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 3.1 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 6.63 |
| Suyash Sharma | 3 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 5.70 |
| Krunal Pandya | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5.00 |
RCB Innings – 106/2 (10 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | 56 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 207.41 | Not Out |
| Virat Kohli | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 | c Josh Inglis b Jamieson |
| Mayank Agarwal | 19 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 146.15 | c Shreyas Iyer b Musheer Khan |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 187.50 | Not Out |
| Extras | 4 (lb 4) | |||||
| Total | 106 | 2 wickets in 10 overs |
Fall of Wickets:
30-1 (Virat Kohli), 84-2 (Mayank Agarwal)
Punjab Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Harpreet Brar | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Musheer Khan | 2 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 13.50 |
Match Info
- Match: IPL 2025 – Qualifier 1
- Date: May 29, 2025
- Venue: Mullanpur
- Result: RCB won by 8 wickets
- RCB Qualified for Final
More Stories
PM Modi Meets Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Patna Airport
England vs West Indies: Jacob Bethell’s Blazing Knock Lifts England to 400 in High-Scoring Clash Against West Indies
IPL 2025: Suyash Sharma Destroys Punjab Kings in Qualifier with Stunning 3-Wicket Spell