RCB chased down the target of 158 with seven deliveries to spare.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 37 of the IPL 2025 season in Chandigarh on Sunday (April 20).
Opting to bowl first, RCB restricted PBKS to 157/6 in 20 overs as the spin duo of Krunal Pandya (2/25) and Suyash Sharma (2/26) shared four wickets between them.
The hosts struggled to build momentum with RCB striking at regular intervals. Opener Prabhsimran Singh top-scored for Punjab with a 17-ball 33.
Chasing the target, RCB got over the line with seven deliveries to spare. Virat Kohli (73* off 54) and Devdutt Padikkal (61 off 35) shared a 103-run stand, which formed the backbone of the comprehensive win.
With this victory, RCB jumped to third spot in the team standings, with 10 points under their belt from 8 outings. On the other hand, PBKS slipped to the fourth position.
Cricket fraternity praised Kohli and Padikkal for their half-centuries, which helped RCB get back to winning ways after a recent slump.
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