RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 highlights: Game 34 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Punjab Kings. Both sides lock horns at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and both teams will be hoping for a good performances after excellent showings in their last game.
Punjab Kings have defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The side has chased down 95 runs, and have won the game by five wickets!
Shashank Singh departs on a score of one run here! Handing an easy catch to Phil Salt. PBKS now 81-5.
After 11 overs, PBKS' score reads 80-4. The side needs 16 runs in 18 deliveries to win here.
Josh Hazlewood takes his third wicket! What a turnaround for RCB!! Josh Inglis is the next batter to walk on score of 14 runs. PBKS now 53-4.
Shreyas Iyer has been caught behind! Iyer departs on a score of seven runs in 10 deliveries. PBKS lose their third wicket on a score of 52 runs.
After 7 overs, Punjab Kings have lost two wickets and have scored 50 runs to their name. Inglish and Iyer are on the crease.
Tim David takes another catch as Priyansh Arya departs! PBKS lose their second wicket on a score of 32 runs. Arya departs for 16.
Tim David takes a brilliant catch as RCB draw first blood! Prabhsimran Singh just as he started to look in good touch, PBKS now 22-1.
RCB bowlers will have to be at the top of their game if they are looking to defend a target of 96 runs. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh will kick off the run chase for Punjab Kings.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have posted a total of 95 runs in the first innings of the game. A ray of shining hope in an otherwise horrid show by the batters.
Brar with another! Takes his second wicket on his fifth delivery! Yash Dayal has been dismissed on a golden duck. RCB now 63-9.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the latest victim! RCB lose their 8th wicket on a score of 63 runs.
After 10 overs, RCB are in a perplexing position here. The score reads 47-7. Tim David and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are at the crease.
Punjab Kings are on fire here! RCB have witnessed a collapse here. The score reads 42-7! Jansen takes his second wicket.
Yuzvendra Chahal takes the crucial wicket of Rajat Patidar. The skipper departs on a score of 23 runs. RCB now 41-6.
It just keeps getting worse for RCB! Krunal Pandya departs now on a score of one run. RCB now 33-5.
Jitesh Sharma departs as Yuzvendra Chahal continues his red-hot form. RCB now 32-4.
RCB have lost their third wicket in the powerplay! Liam Livingstone lifts the ball straight in the air as Priyansh Arya takes a comfortable catch. Xavier Bartlett takes his first wicket, RCB now 26-3.
Arshdeep Singh takes another wicket! Virat Kohli walks, handing a catch to Marco Jansen. RCB now 21-2.
Arshdeep Singh has struck in the very first over! Phil Salt has handed an easy catch to Josh Inglis! RCB now 4-1.
Phil Salt and Virat Kohli are out in the middle! The covers have been removed. The game is finally set to begin here.
The slight bit of drizzle has returned. The covers are back on the pitch, right after the toss.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Brilliant news for the fans as the covers are coming off. The fourth umpire had a chat with the groundsmen a few minutes ago. Hopefully, we get some good news soon.
It is interesting to note that for a 5 over game to be possible, toss needs to be done by 10:41 pm. We have less than two hours left to that deadline.
We have officially started to lose overs here. The drizzle has intensified as well.
Still raining. The wait continues..
There is no good update for the fans as of yet, the drizzle is still there in Bengaluru. The game can start as late as 10.54 pm for a 5-over-a-side match. With a light drizzle, the rain should subside soon.
Ater a few minutes of relief, the drizzle has returned at the Chinnaswamy Stadium! The officials have went back into the dressing room.
With a few minutes left to the toss, the covers are still on in the ground. There is a steady drizzle as the fans wait in anticipation to let the rain gods show some mercy.
There is a slight drizzle at the venue currently. Many have opined that it looks like a passing shower. Only time can tell from here on out.
The stage is set for game 34 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. RCB takes on PBKS at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and with the toss upcoming, both teams will hope for a good game.
