PBKS vs RCB – Match 34 Overview | IPL 2025
On a rainy evening at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, IPL 2025 witnessed a thrilling battle between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Due to a heavy downpour, the match was reduced to 14 overs per side, and the drama that followed kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Toss & Conditions
Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first under overcast skies. The pitch offered early swing and bounce, and with rain around, chasing was the safer option.
RCB Innings – 95/9 in 14 Overs
RCB faced a turbulent start as Arshdeep Singh dismissed both openers – Phil Salt and Virat Kohli – in quick succession. The top-order collapsed, with wickets tumbling at regular intervals.
But amidst the chaos, Tim David stood tall and smashed a brilliant 50 off just 28 balls*, including 2 sixes in the final over. His knock lifted RCB to a fighting total of 95/9.
Top RCB Scorers:
Tim David – 50* (28)
Rajat Patidar – 23 (17)
Top PBKS Bowlers:
Arshdeep Singh – 2/15
Marco Jansen – 2/20
Yuzvendra Chahal – 2/16
PBKS Innings – 98/5 in 12.1 Overs
Chasing 96, PBKS had a shaky start as Josh Hazlewood struck twice in his first two overs. But it was Nehal Wadhera who turned the tide with a calm and calculated unbeaten 33 off 19 balls.
He built partnerships in the middle overs and guided Punjab to a comfortable victory with 11 balls to spare, finishing the game with a boundary.
Top PBKS Batters:
Nehal Wadhera – 33* (19)
Shashank Singh – 18 (10)
Top RCB Bowlers:
Josh Hazlewood – 3/21
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 2/14
Match Summary:
Result: Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets Player of the Match: Nehal Wadhera – 33* (19)
Turning Point of the Match:
Tim David’s late fireworks gave RCB some hope, but the clinical finish by Nehal Wadhera under pressure proved to be the game-changer. PBKS’s bowlers set up the match early, and the batters finished it with confidence.
Pitch Report & Conditions
The Chinnaswamy pitch was sticky due to rain, offering movement for pacers in the powerplay. Spinners also got some grip. The short boundaries helped stroke-making once the ball got wet.
What’s Next?
Punjab Kings will gain confidence as they move up the points table, while RCB needs to regroup after yet another middle-order collapse. The next few games will be crucial for both teams to stay in playoff contention.
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