Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a 7-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Match 37 of IPL 2025. Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 73 and Devdutt Padikkal’s solid 61 made the chase look effortless after Krunal Pandya’s economical spell with the ball.
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RCB Dominates PBKS in IPL 2025 Clash at Mullanpur
In Match 37 of the Indian Premier League 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a commanding performance to outclass Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 7 wickets at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur.
Punjab Kings Struggle to Build Momentum
After being asked to bat first, Punjab Kings never quite found their rhythm. Prabhsimran Singh gave the innings an early spark with a quickfire 33 off 17 balls, but wickets at regular intervals kept the scoring under control.
Shashank Singh showed some resistance with an unbeaten 31, helping PBKS post a total of 157/6 in their 20 overs. RCB’s bowling unit was disciplined throughout, with Krunal Pandya standing out as he picked up 2 crucial wickets for just 25 runs.
Kohli-Padikkal Partnership Seals the Deal for RCB
Chasing a modest target of 158, RCB looked in complete control from the start. Devdutt Padikkal played a fluent knock of 61 runs, setting the tone early in the innings.
At the other end, Virat Kohli displayed his usual calm and class, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 73. Their 100+ partnership ensured there were no hiccups in the chase as RCB crossed the finish line in 18.5 overs with 7 wickets in hand.
Key Highlights of the Match
Virat Kohli: 73* (Match-winning anchor)
Devdutt Padikkal: 61 (Fluent strokeplay and solid support)
Krunal Pandya: 2/25 (Tight bowling and timely breakthroughs)
Prabhsimran Singh: 33 (Aggressive start for PBKS)
Shashank Singh: 31* (Held the innings together)
Match Summary
Venue: Mullanpur
Result: RCB won by 7 wickets
Punjab Kings: 157/6 (20 overs)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 159/3 (18.5 overs)
RCB's Road Ahead
This win boosts RCB’s campaign as they move further up the points table with growing momentum. With Virat Kohli in top form and their bowling unit finding rhythm, RCB is looking more balanced with each game.
