PBKS VS RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Highlights: Salt’s Fifty And Three Wickets Each From Suyash And Hazlewood Power RCB Into The IPL 2025 Final.

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PBKS VS RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 8 wickets and storm into the finals of the Indian Premier League 2025. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) crushed Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1, bundling them out for 101 in just 14.1 overs — the third-lowest total in IPL playoff history. RCB pacers dominated, with Josh Hazlewood (3/21), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal (2/26), and Suyash Sharma (3/17) dismantling PBKS's batting. Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar also top this season’s powerplay bowling charts with nine and eight wickets, respectively. PBKS were reduced to 48/4 in the Powerplay, and despite brief resistance from Stoinis (26) and Omarzai (18), they couldn’t recover. Hazlewood is RCB’s top wicket-taker with 21 wickets in 11 games at an average of 15.80.

Squads:

Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Tim Seifert, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Blessing Muzarabani, Tim David, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh

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29 May 2025

21:55 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: RCB Win By 8 Wickets

 Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 8 wickets and stormed into the finals of the Indian Premier League after 9 years. 

RCB: 106/2 (10)

21:34 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Mayank Agarwal Departs

 UltraEdge shows a spike when the ball is close to the bat. Clear inside edge and the ball definitely bounced before hitting the bat. So, it's not a bump ball either. And, finally, the catch is clean. The ball lobbed up off the keeper's pad and Shreyas Iyer moved to his left from first slip to catch it. 

RCB: 85/2 (8)

20:59 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Virat Kohli Departs 

Kohli stands tall to chop it and nicks off. Jamieson delivered it with the seam pointing towards the first slip. Gentle movement but he was done in by the extra bounce.

RCB: 30/1 (4)

20:38 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: RCB Need 102 Runs To Win

RCB's bowlers have shown some exceptional performance today, and now they are one step closer. 85 balls of sheer class from RCB and they'll be chasing 102 for a confirmed ticket to the final on June 3rd.

Live Score: PBKS 101 (14.1)

20:27 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Marcus Stoinis Goes 

The only hope of the Punjab Kings, Marcus Stoinis, goes, and the team is 8 down. It's another wrong 'un and it's another horrible swipe from Stoinis, was shaping to swing with the spin, misses it completely and the leg-stump takes a beating. RCB is right on top in Mullanpur at the moment.

Live Score: PBKS 78/8 (11)

20:27 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Marcus Stoinis Goes 

The only hope of the Punjab Kings, Marcus Stoinis, goes, and the team is 8 down. It's another wrong 'un and it's another horrible swipe from Stoinis, was shaping to swing with the spin, misses it completely and the leg-stump takes a beating. RCB is right on top in Mullanpur at the moment.

Live Score: PBKS 78/8 (11)

20:19 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Musheer Khan Departs

Two wickets in the over, and Suyash is on a roll. The impact substitute fails to make an impact, and they're in serious trouble now. Punjab Kings lose their 7th wicket in the form of Musheer Khan. 

Live Score: 61/7 (9)

20:09 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Suyash Removes Shashank

A clean bold by Suyash Sharma and Punjab Kings lose their 6th wicket in the form of Shashank Singh. Punjab Kings are in deep trouble as their batting line-up has devasted under 100 runs. 

Live Score: PBKS 60/6 (8.2)

20:01 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Nehal Wadhera Departs 

Half of the Punjab Kings are in the pavilion, and Punjab Kings lose the 5th wicket in the form of Nehal Wadhera. Yash Dayal cleans bolds Nehal Wadhera. 

Live Score: PBKS 52/5 (7) 

19:54 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Hazlewood Removes Josh Inglish 

Wickets keep tumbling in Mullanpur, RCB firmly on top now - banged in short by Hazlewood, it's the effort ball and Inglis is undone by the extra bounce, he's in no control over the pull. 

Live Score: 38/4 (5.1)

19:48 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Shreyas Iyer Departs 

Josh Hazlewood marks his comeback and removes Captain Shreyas Iyer. Punjab Kings are in deep trouble now, they lost their top 3 in just 31 runs, and now the crucial partnership awaits for their big total. 

Live Score: PBKS 31/3 (4)

19:41 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Prabhsimran Singh Departs

Prabhsimran was in form and was giving a good start to Punjab, but Bhuvnehswar had different plans and dismissed him in his second over. Punjab Kings 2 down

Live Score: PBKS 27/2 (3)

19:19 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Priyansh Arya Departs 

Yash Dayal strikes in his second ball and removes Punjab's young sensation Priyansh Arya. Australian wicket-keeper Josh Inglish walks in and joins Prabhsimran Singh. 

Live Score: PBKS 18/0 (2)

19:09 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Impact Subs

Punjab Kings Impact Subs: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Xavier Bartlet.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Subs: Mayank Agarawal, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh.

19:07 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Playing XI, Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

19:04 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Playing XI, Punjab Kings 

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson

18:46 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Toss Update 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and decided to bowl first against Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh. 

18:39 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Arshdeep Singh vs RCB's Opener Duo

Arshdeep Singh vs RCB openers could be a face-off on tenterhooks. The left-armer has conceded just 25 off 34 balls to Phil Salt while having dismissed him four times in the process. Kohli however, has taken the bowler apart in this format, hitting 93 off 51 deliveries.

18:30 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Azmatullah Omarzai To Replace Jansen?

 Marco Jansen has returned home to prepare for the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia, starting on June 11 in London. Azmatullah Omarzai should take his spot in the first qualifier.

18:04 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: What to expect

A hot evening, and an inclination to bat first? The average first innings score at the venue this year has been 173, with three of the four games won by the team setting the target.

18:01 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Rule

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has dismissed Prabhsimran Singh four times in 46 balls in all T20s, and will be trusted to do it one more time. He also has favourable numbers against Shreyas Iyer - 45 runs off 50 balls, 3 dismissals. 

17:51 IST

PBKS vs RCB Today Qualifier 1 Live: Hazlewood’s Return A Boost for RCB

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is fit and returns to the XI after missing several games. With 13 wickets in 8 matches, his ability to bowl tight lines in the powerplay and at the death could be decisive.

17:36 IST

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Live: Tim David Ruled Out for RCB, Livingstone Set to Step In

Big-hitting finisher Tim David is unavailable due to a hamstring injury. Liam Livingstone, despite poor form, will likely take his spot. Can the Englishman finally fire when it matters most?

17:26 IST

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Live: Predicted XI 

Predicted XIs Confirm Key Changes

PBKS XI: Prabhsimran, Arya, Iyer (C), Inglis (WK), Wadhera, Shashank, Stoinis, Omarzai, Brar, Jamieson, Arshdeep
Impact Sub: Chahal (for Jamieson or Prabhsimran)

RCB XI: Kohli, Salt, Patidar (C), Agarwal, Livingstone, Jitesh (WK), Shepherd, Krunal, Bhuvneshwar, Dayal, Hazlewood
Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma

16:47 IST

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Live: Weather And Pitch Report

It’ll be a hot and dry evening in Mullanpur with no threat of rain. The pitch hasn’t been a run-fest only three 200+ totals in eight innings and batting first has been slightly more successful. Expect a fresh surface, though, with some assistance for batters.

16:31 IST

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Match Live: Head-to-Head

Out of 35 encounters, PBKS lead RCB 18-17. In IPL 2025, they’ve shared the spoils with one win apiece. Interestingly, RCB beat PBKS earlier this season at this very venue, chasing down 158 comfortably.

16:19 IST

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Live, Qualifier 1: Key Battle Between Arshdeep vs Kohli

With Jansen missing, Arshdeep Singh becomes PBKS’s pace spearhead. His early spell against Kohli and Salt will be vital in dictating the tone of the match.

16:11 IST

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Live: One Step To The Final

Winner of this match directly qualifies for the IPL 2025 Final. The loser gets another shot in Qualifier 2, but with tougher opposition and shorter turnaround time.

15:33 IST

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Live: Toss Could Dictate Impact Sub Usage

With Chahal likely to play as an Impact Sub, PBKS might opt to bowl first to bring him in for the second innings. For RCB, Suyash Sharma’s leg-spin offers a middle-overs wicket-taking threat if they defend a total.

15:07 IST

PBKS vs RCB Live Score, IPL Qualifier 2025: Hello

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