Welcome to RCB vs PBKS live coverage! After 36 exciting matches, it’s time for match number 37th of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League, which will be played between two of the top performers of the IPL 2025, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In the seven matches played, RCB lost two of them, while Punjab registered five victories in their seven matches.
RCB has successfully chased down the target! With Jitesh Sharma’s big six, RCB seal the win in style. Kohli, as always, played a pivotal role, and it looks like there’s some friendly banter going on between him and Shreyas Iyer. A great finish to a thrilling match!
RCB 150/3 after 17.6 overs – Kohli continues the charge
Virat Kohli now has 71 runs, while Jitesh Sharma is at 4. The pair took six singles during the over as RCB moves closer to their target. Harpreet Brar has bowled well, but the batsmen are accumulating runs steadily.
RCB 144/3 after 16.6 overs – Virat Kohli leads the charge
Virat Kohli has reached 68 and hit two powerful shots in the over: a six and a four. Rajat Patidar has been dismissed for 12, caught by Marco Jansen off Chahal’s bowling. Jitesh Sharma is the new batter at the crease with Kohli
RCB 132/2 after 15.6 overs – Kohli and Patidar in control
Virat Kohli moves to 57 with a four, and there’s a lucky escape when a run-out chance was missed during a mix-up with Rajat Patidar. Patidar is on 12 off 12, while Kohli continues to lead RCB’s chase with solid contributions.
RCB 122/2 after 14.6 overs – Virat Kohli reaches his 59th IPL fifty!
Kohli brings up his 50 with a well-placed single off Marco Jansen. It’s his 59th fifty in the IPL, making him a run machine. Rajat Patidar is on 9 off 9, contributing well in this partnership.
RCB 118/2 after 14 overs – Kohli and Patidar ticking along!
Rajat Patidar gets a glorious boundary, expertly lofting Chahal over long-off. He and Kohli are taking singles, keeping the scoreboard moving. Patidar is on 7 off 7, while Kohli is just 2 runs away from a half-century.
RCB 112/2 after 13 overs – Padikkal falls, but RCB still in control!
Padikkal departs for a well-made 61, caught at long-on off Harpreet Brar’s bowling. Rajat Patidar is the new man in, and Kohli is still going strong on 47 from 38 balls. Despite the loss of Padikkal, RCB’s run rate remains healthy, with 8 wickets in hand and plenty of batting to follow.
Padikkal c Nehal Wadhera b Harpreet Brar 61(35) [4s-5 6s-4]
RCB 108/1 after 12 overs – Padikkal and Kohli dominate!
Padikkal reaches 61 off 34 balls with a stunning six and a boundary off Stoinis, while the pair bring up a 100-run partnership. RCB’s total climbs quickly as the required run rate drops below 7. Kohli continues to build his innings, now on 45 off 35. The pair are in control, and the momentum is fully with RCB.
RCB 95/1 after 11 overs – Padikkal brings up fifty!
Devdutt Padikkal reaches his half-century with a quick single off Chahal, taking him to 51 off 31 balls. He becomes the first player this season to score a fifty. Kohli is also in good touch, adding singles and rotating the strike. They manage to get 7 runs off the over, keeping the momentum going.
RCB 88/1 after 10 overs – Padikkal Powers on
Xavier Bartlett returns to the attack, but Padikkal continues to shine. He starts with a yorker from Bartlett, which Padikkal defends to cover. He follows that up with a beautiful four, cutting a short ball over backward point. Then, Padikkal launches a short ball for a six over deep backward square leg, bringing up his 40s. Kohli continues to rotate the strike with singles, but Padikkal remains the main aggressor.
RCB 75/1 after 9 overs – Padikkal’s Boundary Lifts the Scoring
Harpreet Brar returns to the attack, and Padikkal finds the boundary with a well-timed pull shot to deep square leg, taking his total to 38 off 25. Kohli, on the other hand, gets a single after driving the ball to long-off. Brar remains tight with the ball, but Padikkal capitalizes with a boundary.
RCB 69/1 after 8 overs – Tight Over from Jansen
Marco Jansen keeps it tight this time, giving away just 4 runs including a wide. His lengths were spot-on, mixing yorkers and back-of-a-length deliveries. Both Kohli and Padikkal could only manage singles, with Padikkal struggling to find gaps.
RCB 65/1 after 7 overs – Padikkal Takes on Chahal!
Yuzi Chahal starts his spell but gets welcomed with a big six by Padikkal! He lofted a juicy full delivery over long-on to send a message. The rest of the over was calm, with both batters rotating strike smartly. Kohli and Padikkal continue to build a solid partnership.
RCB 54/1 after 6 overs – Kohli Shifts Gears Before Powerplay Ends!
Classic Virat Kohli stuff here! Starts the over watchfully, then switches to attack mode. Two boundaries off the backfoot – one edged over point, the other guided with finesse. A couple of twos as well, despite not timing one cleanly. RCB cross 50 and finish the powerplay strongly.
RCB 42/1 after 5 overs – Kohli & Padikkal Keep the Pressure On!
Kohli and Padikkal continue to push the tempo. Kohli starts the over with a classy lofted drive over cover and finishes it with a firm straight drive. Padikkal showcases quick hands to guide one past point for four despite Brar adjusting his line. RCB looking steady with smart rotation and the odd boundary.
RCB 31/1 after 4 overs – Padikkal Unleashes a Beauty!
Devdutt Padikkal takes charge with a glorious straight six off Bartlett—clean, elegant, and effortless! A couple more runs added with smart placement behind point. Slight mix-up between the wickets, but no harm done. Kohli continues to play second fiddle, rotating strike.
RCB 22/1 after 3 overs – Padikkal Finds His Groove!
Devdutt Padikkal shifts gears with a cheeky ramp over the keeper followed by a confident pull to deep mid-wicket. Arshdeep, after a solid first over, leaks a few as RCB start to pick up momentum. Kohli rotating strike nicely – the chase is well on track.
RCB 12/1 after 2 overs – Kohli Holds Firm, PBKS Lose Review!
Virat Kohli stands tall with a confident boundary and a couple, but Xavier Bartlett keeps things tidy. PBKS went for a review on an LBW appeal, but Hawkeye showed it was missing leg stump. A calm and composed Kohli is anchoring the chase as Padikkal joins him at the crease.
RCB Innings – After 1 Over: 6/1
Big Blow Early – Phil Salt is OUT!
Arshdeep Singh strikes in the very first over, getting rid of Phil Salt with a sharp delivery. Josh Inglis took a safe catch behind the stumps.
Phil Salt c Josh Inglis b Arshdeep Singh 1(3)
Final Score: PBKS 157/6 (20 Overs)
A solid final over from Josh Hazlewood until the very last ball — but Marco Jansen finishes in style with a six over long-off, lifting PBKS to a respectable total of 157. Despite tight death bowling, RCB let it slip a little in the end.
PBKS 147/6 after 19 overs – Bhuvneshwar Keeps It Tidy
Another quality over at the death, this time from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, conceding just 7 runs. He nailed multiple yorkers and almost had a wicket off the last ball, but Yash Dayal couldn’t hold onto a sharp chance at short third. Still, a tight over under pressure!
PBKS 140/6 after 18 overs – Hazlewood Keeps It Tight
Josh Hazlewood returns with a disciplined over at the death, mixing in yorkers and full tosses to restrict the batters. Just 6 runs came from it, with a couple of sharp singles and a well-run two at the end by Shashank Singh. RCB bowlers are finishing strong!
PBKS 134/6 after 17 overs – Tight over from Bhuvneshwar, just 5 runs conceded
Another tight over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, mixing up full tosses and slower deliveries smartly. Just 5 runs came off the over (including a wide). Marco Jansen and Shashank Singh tried rotating strike, but couldn’t find the boundary.
Impact Sub Alert: Devdutt Padikkal comes in for Suyash Sharma
PBKS 129/6 after 16 overs – Marco Jansen Launches One, But LSG Still On Top
Marco Jansen finally breaks loose, thumping a beautiful straight six off Suyash Sharma, who finishes his spell with impressive figures of 4-0-26-2. Shashank Singh keeps rotating strike but misses out on a juicy short ball that begged to be hit. PBKS gather 10 runs from the over, including a leg-bye, but with 4 overs left and only 4 wickets in hand, they need a big final push.
PBKS 119/6 after 15 overs – Yash Dayal Delivers a Tight Over with a Near-Miss Mix-Up!
Yash Dayal bowls a disciplined over, conceding just 5 runs while keeping a close eye on the action. Marco Jansen and Shashank Singh manage the strike well, with Jansen scoring 3 off 5 and Singh 17 off 18. A couple of well-taken runs, combined with a near mix-up on one delivery that almost resulted in a run out, kept the pressure on. PBKS are looking to regroup, but the clock is ticking as the required run rate climbs.
PBKS 114/6 after 14 overs – Suyash Sharma Strikes Twice!
Big trouble for Punjab Kings!
Suyash Sharma delivers a game-changing over, dismissing both Josh Inglis (29 off 17) and Marcus Stoinis (1 off 2) — both bowled. Inglis tried to carve one over extra cover but missed a sharp leg-break. Then Stoinis was completely outfoxed by a googly that rattled the stumps. PBKS, who looked to be recovering, have suddenly lost momentum again.
Stoinis b Suyash Sharma 1(2)
Josh Inglis b Suyash Sharma 29(17) [4s-2 6s-1]
PBKS 111/4 after 13 overs – Inglis Hits Big Six!
Josh Inglis is taking control with a massive six over long-on, sending Krunal Pandya out of the park. Shashank Singh continues to chip in with singles and a couple, and together, they’re pushing the total forward. PBKS is getting into a good rhythm after those early setbacks.
PBKS 100/4 after 12 overs – Inglis Unleashes with Back-to-Back Boundaries!
Josh Inglis is on fire as he smashes two boundaries in quick succession, including a clever reverse-scoop over short third. The 100-mark is up, and PBKS is starting to build some momentum. Shashank Singh continues to rotate the strike as they look to accelerate in the middle overs.
PBKS 87/4 after 11 overs – Shashank Finds a Boundary, Inglis Steady!
Shashank Singh gets a much-needed boundary off Suyash Sharma’s delivery, but the rest of the over was tight with just 8 runs scored. The pressure is mounting as PBKS continues to rebuild after a series of wickets. Inglis and Shashank now need to anchor the innings, but the run rate is creeping up!
PBKS 79/4 after 10 overs – Krunal Tightens the Screws, No Runs for Shashank!
Krunal Pandya continues to dominate with another tight over, conceding just 3 runs. PBKS are struggling to get going as Shashank Singh and Josh Inglis try to steady the ship. There was another mix-up, but Inglis sent Shashank back in time. The required run rate continues to climb with every passing over.
PBKS 76/4 after 9 overs – Run Out Drama, Wadhera Gone!
Disaster strikes for PBKS as Nehal Wadhera gets run out in a mix-up with Josh Inglis! The two batters ended up at the same end, and that’s the last thing PBKS needed. Suyash Sharma’s tight over yields a wicket and just 6 runs. The pressure is mounting as PBKS slip further behind!
PBKS 70/3 after 8 overs – Shepherd Joins the Party, Iyer Departs!
Romario Shepherd makes an immediate impact in his first over of the season, dismissing Shreyas Iyer with a brilliant catch from Krunal at long-on! The momentum continues to shift in RCB’s favour. Just 5 runs and a wicket from the over, plus a wide. PBKS started strong but now look shaky. Inglis and Wadhera need to rebuild quickly!
Shreyas Iyer c Krunal Pandya b Shepherd 6(10) [4s-1]
PBKS 65/2 after 7 overs – Krunal Strikes Twice, PBKS Lose Momentum!
Krunal Pandya turns the tide with a brilliant over! He removes both openers, including a dangerous Prabhsimran who fell for 33(17). Just 3 runs came off the over as Krunal’s sharp variations tied the batters down. PBKS started with a bang, registering the highest Powerplay score of the season against RCB (62/1), but now find themselves in a rebuild mode. Can Iyer and Inglis steady the ship from here?
Prabhsimran c Tim David b Krunal Pandya 33(17) [4s-5 6s-1]
End of Powerplay – PBKS 62/1 (6 Overs)
Prabhsimran is on fire! He scoops Hazlewood for a stunning six and continues to find boundaries with smart shot selection. Shreyas Iyer survives a close call but follows it up with a classy cover drive for four. PBKS finish the Powerplay strong despite losing Arya early.
PBKS 49/1 in 5 Overs – Krunal Strikes, Arya Falls!
Krunal Pandya breaks the opening stand with a smartly bowled delivery to Arya, who tries to slog across the line but mistimes it to mid-off. A well-timed four from Prabhsimran keeps the scoreboard ticking, but RCB will be happy with the breakthrough. Shreyas Iyer has joined Prabhsimran at the crease.
PBKS 41/0 in 4 Overs – Arya Keeps the Momentum Going!
Priyansh Arya is turning it on again! Two boundaries in the over–one lofted with intent and the other placed smartly to sweeper cover. Hazlewood tried his variations, but Arya looked confident despite a couple of mistimed pulls. PBKS’s openers continue to build a solid platform!
PBKS 31/0 in 3 Overs – Prabhsimran Turns On the Style!
Prabhsimran Singh is finding the gaps beautifully! Three crisp boundaries in the over, all with smart footwork and timing. Bhuvneshwar tried to keep it tight, but Prabhsimran’s creativity and fearless approach stole the show. Punjab off to a flying start with 31 on the board after just 3 overs!
PBKS 19/0 in 2 Overs – Priyansh Goes Big, Dayal Under Pressure!
A fiery over for Punjab Kings as Priyansh Arya unleashes! He smacks a six and two boundaries, showing intent and finding his timing perfectly. Prabhsimran chips in with a lucky edge for four. Yash Dayal’s first over proves expensive, conceding 17. The pitch may be slow, but PBKS’s start is brisk!
PBKS 2/0 in 1 Over – Bhuvneshwar Starts Tight!
A tidy start from the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar! Just 2 runs off the first over, with sharp line and clever variations keeping Priyansh Arya in check. A couple of field changes kept things interesting, and both Arya and Prabhsimran are taking their time to settle in. PBKS will be hoping to build a solid platform from here.
PBKS vs RCB: Key Player Battles
| Battle | Innings | Runs | Balls | SR | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devdutt Padikkal vs Arshdeep Singh | 6 | 49 | 32 | 153.12 | 3 |
| Prabhsimran Singh vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 6 | 46 | 28 | 164.28 | 3 |
| Virat Kohli vs Harpeet Brar | 6 | 62 | 55 | 112.72 | 2 |
| Jitesh Sharma vs Yuzvendra Chahal | 6 | 40 | 33 | 121.21 | 3 |
| Shreyas Iyer vs Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 5 | 16 | 31.25 | 3 |
Teams:
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Josh Inglis(w), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Punjab Kings Impact Subs: Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Glenn Maxwell, Praveen Dubey
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and have opted to field
Iyer: We also wanted to bowl. At the end of the day you always have to adapt according to the situation. Important to give ourselves some time, see how the ball is moving. It’s the first afternoon game for us. Hopefully we get a good total on the board. The support we got, especially in the last game in this stadium, was outstanding. Same team.
Patidar: We’re going to bowl first. Wicket looks decent, won’t change much. Batting second will give more clarity about the game and the wicket. We’re not looking at venues, just trying to play good cricket. Shepherd comes in for Livi.
Pitch Report by Varun Aaron and Graeme Swann:
One side of the ground has a short boundary at 63 meters, while the opposite side stretches to 70 meters. Straight down the ground measures 76 meters. There’s a noticeable breeze blowing in that direction as well. The pitch being used is wicket number three — the same one from the high-scoring PBKS vs CSK game that saw 420 runs scored. Although there are some cracks visible, a healthy covering of grass should hold the surface together nicely. Overall, it looks like a solid batting track with good pace and bounce, likely to favor the batters.
Team News:
Punjab Kings
Injury and Availability: Lockie Ferguson continues to be out with injury and is likely to be ruled out of the remainder of this season.
Probable XII: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis(wk), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Injury and availability: No injuries or availability concerns have been reported.
Probable XII: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
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