RCB Crush Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 to Enter the Finals in Style

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RCB Crush Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 to Enter the Finals in Style

The dream of an IPL trophy lives on for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as they stormed into the IPL 2025 finals with a resounding 8-wicket victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1, played at Mullanpur on May 29.



Punjab Kings Collapse Under Pressure

Batting first on what seemed like a decent surface, PBKS were rattled early by the disciplined and fiery RCB bowling attack. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma dismantled the top and middle order, leaving Punjab Kings reeling.

Top PBKS Scores:

  • No batsman crossed 25 runs.

  • PBKS were bowled out for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs, their lowest score this season.

RCB Bowling Highlights:

  • Josh Hazlewood: 3/21 (4 overs)

  • Suyash Sharma: 3/17 (4 overs)

RCB’s bowlers used the conditions perfectly, mixing pace and spin to create constant pressure and force mistakes from PBKS batters.

Phil Salt’s Fireworks Seal the Chase

In response, RCB openers came out all guns blazing. Phil Salt, in particular, took the attack to the PBKS bowlers, smashing a blistering 56 off 27 balls*, including 6 fours and 3 sixes.

RCB chased down the target of 102 in just 10 overs, losing only 2 wickets in the process.

Key Highlights:

  • Fastest fifty of the season for Phil Salt

  • RCB now into the IPL final for the first time since 2016

What This Means for RCB

This win places RCB just one step away from their maiden IPL title. With top form and momentum on their side, they are firm favorites heading into the final. The combination of world-class bowling and fearless batting has made them the team to beat.

What's Next?

  • RCB: Through to IPL 2025 Final

  • PBKS: Will play Qualifier 2 for another shot at the final

Final Word

RCB’s complete performance under pressure has sent a clear message to the remaining teams. With this momentum, they could finally end their title drought in IPL 2025.


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