​RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match 34 Highlights

In a rain-affected encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered their third consecutive home defeat, losing to Punjab Kings (PBKS) by five wickets in Match 34 of the IPL 2025 season.​ See the RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 match full score card on IPL official Website Click Here

Match Summary:

The match was curtailed to 14 overs per side due to persistent rain delays. PBKS won the toss and opted to field first, putting RCB under immediate pressure on a sticky pitch that offered assistance to bowlers.​

RCB Innings:

RCB’s decision to drop left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal in favor of leg-spinner Suyash Sharma raised eyebrows, especially as they were batting first. The innings got off to a shaky start, with Phil Salt dismissed in the first over. Virat Kohli and Liam Livingstone attempted to stabilize the innings but fell in quick succession, leaving RCB at 21/2. The middle order collapsed, and RCB found themselves reeling at 42/7.​

Tim David emerged as the lone warrior for RCB, scoring an unbeaten 50 off 26 balls, including 21 runs in the final over bowled by Harpreet Brar. His efforts helped RCB post a total of 95/9 in their allotted 14 overs. PBKS’s bowling attack was led by Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Harpreet Brar, each claiming two wickets. ​

PBKS Innings:

Chasing a modest target of 96, PBKS’s innings was not without hiccups. They lost early wickets, and RCB’s Josh Hazlewood intensified the pressure with a double strike in the eighth over. However, Nehal Wadhera played a composed innings, scoring an unbeaten 33 off 19 balls, guiding PBKS to victory in 12.1 overs with five wickets in hand. ​

Key Performances:

• Tim David (RCB): Unbeaten 50 off 26 balls; awarded Player of the Match.
  
• Nehal Wadhera (PBKS): Crucial unbeaten 33 off 19 balls, anchoring the chase.
  
• Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Impressive bowling figures of 3/14, providing RCB with a glimmer of hope.​
  

Match Highlights:

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Conclusion:

This victory propelled Punjab Kings to second place on the points table with 10 points from seven matches, while RCB remained in fourth place with eight points from the same number of games. The match highlighted the importance of strategic decisions and adaptability, especially in conditions affected by weather.​

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