In a pulsating encounter on April 20, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched a thrilling win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in what was another epic clash in the IPL 2025 season. The Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match scorecard reflected a nail-biting contest, keeping fans on the edge of their seats till the final over.
PBKS vs RCB 2025 Match Overview (punjab kings vs royal challengers bengaluru match scorecard)
The Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match lived up to its billing as one of the most awaited fixtures in the IPL 2025 calendar. With clear skies over Mullanpur Stadium, the toss was crucial. RCB won the toss and opted to bat first on what looked like a balanced pitch — as confirmed in the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium pitch report.
RCB Innings: Vintage RCB on Display
RCB posted a competitive total of 187/6 in 20 overs. Devdutt Padikkal, back in form, played a classy knock of 66 runs off 41 balls, anchoring the innings with precision. The top-order was well supported by Virat Kohli, who added a brisk 38 runs, taking his IPL 2025 run tally past the 300-run mark. Romario Shepherd provided the fireworks at the death with an unbeaten 25 off 11 balls.
PBKS vs RCB toss update: RCB chose to bat first, capitalizing on the fresh conditions.
PBKS Bowling: Krunal Pandya Shines
Among the Punjab bowlers, Krunal Pandya was the standout, taking 2 wickets for 29 runs. He controlled the middle overs well, preventing RCB from accelerating early.
PBKS Innings: Shashank Singh Shows Grit
Chasing 188, Punjab Kings got off to a rocky start, but Shashank Singh revived the innings with a blistering 58 off 34 balls. However, regular wickets hampered PBKS’s momentum. Youngster Suyash Sharma, turning heads with his variations, scalped 3 wickets, turning the tide in RCB’s favor.
Final Result: Who Won the Match Yesterday?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 12 runs, holding their nerve in the final overs. This crucial win boosts their position in the IPL 2024 points table, significantly affecting the Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru standings.
PBKS vs RCB Scorecard Highlights
RCB: 187/6 (Padikkal 66, Kohli 38, Shepherd 25* | Krunal 2/29)
PBKS: 175/9 (Shashank 58, Livingstone 30 | Suyash 3/28)
Where to Watch Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
For fans who missed the action, RCB vs PBKS match highlights and full PBKS vs RCB 2025 scorecard are available on JioCinema and Star Sports Network. You can also catch the RCB vs PBKS live score updates on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.
Mullanpur Weather & Stadium Buzz
The Mullanpur weather remained perfect for cricket with clear skies and a light breeze. The new Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh once again provided a great atmosphere with high energy from the crowd.
RCB Next Match
With this win, RCB builds momentum heading into their next match. Stay tuned for updates on the RCB next match 2025, where they face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Key Mentions from the PBKS vs RCB Timeline:
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Devdutt Padikkal shines with the bat
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Suyash Sharma rattles PBKS middle order
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Shashank Singh offers resistance for PBKS
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RCB vs PBKS live updates kept fans glued
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RCB vs Punjab match highlights trending post-match
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Weather at New Chandigarh stadium played no spoilsport
IPL Stats & Points Table Update
After this RCB versus PBKS showdown, RCB climbs to 4th in the IPL 2024 points table, while PBKS slide to 7th. The yesterday match winner was RCB, as confirmed by match officials and commentators.
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Stay tuned for the next RCB match today, and don’t miss updates on RCB versus Punjab Kings and more thrilling fixtures in IPL 2025.
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