IPL 2025: PBKS vs RCB – Punjab’s tremendous victory, also a blast in the points table|
PBKS defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a low scoring match on 18 April. Due to rain the match was of only 14 overs, but even in that PBKS restricted RCB to only 95/9. Tim David fought in the last overs and took RCB to 95/9. He also completed his half century.
The PBKS team came to bat and won the match and reached the number 2 position directly in the points table, PBKS has won 5 out of 7 matches and their point has become 10. This is RCB’s 3rd consecutive home defeat, all their wins have come away from home games.
Orange Cap Standings (Top Run Scorers):
1 Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – 357 runs in 7 matches
2 Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 329 runs
3 Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – 295 runs
4 Virat Kohli (RCB) – 249 runs
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Purple Cap Standings (Top Wicket – Takers):
1 Noor Ahmed (CSK) – 12 wickets in 7 matches
2 Josh Hazelwood (RCB) – 12 wickets
3 Kuldeep Yadav (DC) – 11 wickets in 6 matches
Right now the momentum of Punjab kings is full on, and if the performance continues like this then playoffs seem certain. And RCB will have to bring back the glory of home ground.
