RCB Final | 4th time enter in final, one step away from the award,
Chandigarh: Indian premier league in 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore have entered the final of the Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket tournament after registering a convincing eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the first qualifier match held on Thursday.They will now compete in the finals to be held in Ahmedabad on June 3.In the match held in Chandigarh, Punjab lost all their wickets for 101 runs in 14.1 overs, reeling under the lethal attack of RCB bowlers including Josh Hazlewood (3 for 21), Suyash Sharma (3 for 17), and Yash Dayal (2 for 26).
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Romario Shepherd took one wicket each.
Marcus Stoinis top-scored for Punjab with 26 runs. Priyansh Arya (7), Prabhasimran (18), Josh Inglis (4), captain Shreyas Iyer (2), Nehal Wadhera (8) and Shashank Singh (3) were the other bowlers who failed to score.Chasing this easy target, RCB reached the target in just 10 overs with the help of Phil Salt's blistering half-century (56*). Salt remained unbeaten on 56 runs off 27 balls with the help of six fours and three sixes. Virat Kohli (12), Mayank Agarwal (19) and captain Rajat Patidar (15*) made useful contributions.
RCB reaches final for the 4th time...
RCB has never won the IPL Cup. But it has reached the finals for the fourth time. It had also reached the finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016. But it was the runner-up three times. Now, in the 18th edition of the IPL, it has entered the finals once again, and the expectations of the title are skyrocketing.Another chance for Punjab.Despite this defeat, the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings will have another chance to enter the final. Punjab will face the winner of the Eliminator match on Friday in the second qualifier. The second qualifier will be played on Sunday (June 1).Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will face off in the Eliminator today (Friday).
Big win...
This is the biggest win (in terms of balls) in an IPL play-off. RCB had 60 balls to spare when they won. KKR had won against SRH with 57 balls to spare in the 2024 final.RCB also holds the record for the fastest chase of 100 or more runs. They chased down KKR's 112-run target in 9.4 overs in a match played in Bengaluru in 2015.Punjab all out in 14.1 overs.Punjab, reeling under RCB's attack, were all out for 101 in 14.1 overs, the third lowest total in an IPL play-off. Deccan Chargers were bowled out for 82 against RCB in the third-place play-off in 2010.RCB also holds the distinction of being the first team to bowl out an opposing team in under 15 overs in an IPL play-off.Success brought by Yash, Josh, Suyash: RCB is one step away from being crowned champions Yash, Josh and Suyash..These three names are now on the lips of Royal Challengers Bangalore fans. It is because of these three bowlers that RCB easily entered the final stage of the Indian Premier League cricket tournament after nine years. RCB, who have been runners-up three times, have entered the final for the first time since 2016. Now there is one step left for the team to achieve its maiden title victory. The silver team will compete in the final to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3.
In what was seen as a battle of evenly matched teams, Rajat Patidar's team emerged victorious. The hosts Punjab Kings lost by 8 wickets. Rajat won the toss and elected to field at the Maharaja Yadavendra Singh International Cricket Stadium. His decision was justified by the bowlers. Thanks to the accurate attack of Yash Dayal (2 for 26), Josh Hazlewood (3 for 21) and spinner Suyash Sharma (3 for 17), Punjab were all out for 101 in 14.1 overs. RCB crossed this easy total for the loss of 2 wickets in 10 overs. Opener Philip Salt (56 not out; 276, 4x6, 6x3) took the team to the brink of victory.Punjab lost 4 wickets for 38 runs in the powerplay phase before a precise attack from pacers Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1 for 17).Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal opened the account with the wicket of Priyansh Arya in his first over. The pitch, which had been soaked by the scorching sun all day, had a slightly more bouncy feel than the batsmen had expected. Even the most experienced batsmen found it difficult to predict the length of the ball. The bowlers took advantage of this and prevailed.
Australian pacer Hazlewood,
who had been out of action for about 25 days due to injury, returned to the field for RCB.RCB benefited from the return ofAustralian pacer Hazlewood, who had been out of action for about 25 days due to injury, taking the wickets of Josh Inglis and captain Shreyas Iyer.
Suyash Sharma,
who came into the field, took the wickets of Shashank Singh and Mushir Khan in his single over (9th over). The middle order collapsed. On the other hand, Marcus Soanis (26 runs) was trying to increase the runs. Suyash's enthusiasm was over when he got his wicket in the 11th over. During this, a 'war of eyes' and a verbal exchange took place between Marcus and Suyash.Hazlewood took the wicket of Azjatullah in the 15th over.Challengers captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and elected to bowl.The bowlers, who organized a disciplined attack to justify the captain's decision, restricted the opposition to just 101 runs in 14.1 overs.This is the fourth lowest total scored in an innings in an IPL play-off match.Here is a list of the five minimum totals in the play-off stage.
Deccan Chargers 82 runs vs Royal Challengers Bangalore 2010
Delhi Daredevils 87 runs vs Rajasthan Royals – 2008 Hazlewood opened the innings himself with the wicket of Azjatullah in the 15th over.Wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma shone with three brilliant catches.The joint guidance of captain Rajat and veteran Virat was outstanding.
🏏 Match Summary
Punjab Kings (PBKS): 101 all out in 14.1 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 106/2 in 10 overs
Result: RCB won by 8 wickets
Player of the Match: Suyash Sharma (RCB) – 3 wickets for 17 runs in 3 overs
📉 Fall of Wickets
Punjab Kings (PBKS) – 101 all out
1. Priyansh Arya – 7 (c Krunal Pandya b Yash Dayal)
2. Prabhsimran Singh – 8 (b Josh Hazlewood)
3. Shreyas Iyer – 2 (b Josh Hazlewood)
4. Josh Inglis – 4 (b Suyash Sharma)
5. Nehal Wadhera – 5 (b Suyash Sharma)
6. Shashank Singh – 6 (b Suyash Sharma)
7. Marcus Stoinis – 26 (b Yash Dayal)
8. Azmatullah Omarzai – 9 (b Bhuvneshwar Kumar)
9. Harpreet Brar – 3 (b Josh Hazlewood)
10. Kyle Jamieson – 2 (b Suyash Sharma)
11. Arshdeep Singh – 0 (not out)
PBKS's innings was derailed early, losing four key wickets—Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, and Josh Inglis—within the Powerplay overs, leading to a collapse that left them at 78 for 8 in just 11 overs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – 106/2
1. Virat Kohli – 12 (c Josh Inglis b Kyle Jamieson)
2. Mayank Agarwal – 19 (c Shreyas Iyer b Musheer Khan)
RCB's chase was anchored by opener Phil Salt, who scored an unbeaten 56 off 27 balls, guiding the team to victory in just 10 overs.
🔥 Bowling Highlights
RCB:
Josh Hazlewood: 3 wickets for 21 runs
Suyash Sharma: 3 wickets for 17 runs
Yash Dayal: 2 wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 1 wicket
PBKS:
Kyle Jamieson: 1 wicket
Musheer Khan: 1 wicket
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