IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Clinch Rain-Hit Thriller Against RCB – Wadhera, Chahal & Arshdeep Shine
IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Clinch Rain-Hit Thriller Against RCB – Wadhera, Chahal & Arshdeep Shine
In an electrifying, rain-shortened contest in Bengaluru, Punjab Kings pulled off a crucial 5-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 34 of the IPL 2025. Despite a spirited effort by Tim David and Josh Hazlewood, RCB fell short as Nehal Wadhera’s composed knock guided PBKS to victory.
Match Recap: RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025
The match was reduced to 14 overs per side due to rain. Batting first, RCB struggled to adapt to the tricky conditions. The top order collapsed under pressure, slumping to 42/7 at one stage. Tim David then stepped up with a fighting fifty – his first in the IPL – to take RCB to 95/9.
Punjab’s bowlers were relentless. Yuzvendra Chahal, Marco Jansen, and Arshdeep Singh made the most of the damp pitch, keeping the pressure tight and striking at regular intervals.
Punjab's Chase: Wadhera Holds His Nerve
Chasing 96, PBKS lost early wickets but never lost control of the match. Nehal Wadhera showcased maturity beyond his years, anchoring the innings when RCB’s bowlers, especially Hazlewood, tried to mount a comeback. His timely boundaries, including a six and a reverse sweep, ensured PBKS crossed the line with 11 balls to spare.
Marcus Stoinis finished things off with a towering six, sealing a dominant win for Punjab.
What Captains Said
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): “Delighted with the way our bowlers adapted. The talk with Chahal has always been about attacking, not defending. Glad Nehal could finish it off.”
Rajat Patidar (RCB): “It was a tough wicket and we didn’t build partnerships. We’ll take the positives and aim to bounce back in the next clash.”
Points Table Impact
With this win, Punjab Kings rise to second on the table while RCB slips to fourth. The teams are set to face off again soon in what promises to be another thrilling battle.
Quick Stats:
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Player of the Match: Tim David (RCB) – 50 runs in a losing cause
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Top PBKS Performers: Chahal (Wickets), Wadhera (Match-finishing innings), Arshdeep (Economy + wickets)
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