By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | May 29, 2025
RCB crushed Punjab Kings by 8 wickets to reach their first IPL final since 2016 with a dominant Qualifier 1 win in Mullanpur.
Punjab Kings were bowled out for a mere 101 in 14.1 overs. Their ultra-aggressive batting approach backfired badly.
Suyash Sharma (3/17), Hazlewood (3/21), and Dayal (2/26) dismantled PBKS. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/17) struck early to keep pressure on.
Philip Salt smashed an unbeaten 56 off 27 balls. RCB chased down the target in just 10 overs.
Kyle Jamieson bowled a fiery wicket maiden, removing Virat Kohli. But it wasn’t enough to stop RCB’s charge.
RCB enters their fourth IPL final — and first since 2016. Still chasing their maiden IPL title.
Punjab Kings will face the winner of GT vs MI in Qualifier 2 on June 1. They still have a shot at making the final.
RCB await their opponent in the big finale at Narendra Modi Stadium. Can they finally break their title drought?
“We’ve lost the battle, not the war,” said PBKS skipper Iyer. Punjab will aim to bounce back in Qualifier 2.
PBKS – 101 all out (14.1 overs) RCB – 106/2 (10 overs) RCB won by 8 wickets