Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) On Thursday, 29 May, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh gave a major performance to defeat the Punjab Kings (PBK) at Uttempt 1 at the International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh and became the first team to enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 finals. PBK will get a second chance to qualify for the final when he plays qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 1 June.
talking points
1. RCB bowlers shattered PBK to laminate
RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted for the first field. His decision immediately paid as the RCB bowlers destroyed the PBKS batting line-up. Yash Dayal hit quickly to start collapse, and the rest of the bowling unit chased with excellent precision. The standout artist was young leg-spinner Suyash Sharma, who claimed 3 wickets for just 17 runs. Josh Hazelwood also took three wickets under his belt, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed that Dayal also took two houses with the prized wicket of In-Form Prabasimran Singh. Romario Shepherd served the last nail in the coffin to burn PBKS for just 101 in 14.1 overs.
2. Pbks batsmen stagge under pressure
PBKS batting order fell under pressure showing the lack of patience and awareness. He did not focus on stabilizing the innings after early failures, with most batsmen continuing poor shots. The aggressive and careless approach was also a backfire, resulting in a scam total, which left a little to his bowlers in all important matches.
3. Royal Challengers Board Motera Flight
RCB was chasing the target of 102 and did a mild job of run chase. They reached the clan with 60 balls. RCB opener Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 56 off just 27 balls to RCB for a comfortable win and in his final presence since 2016, while winning a match. He will now play the final at the Vishal Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is with Qualifier 2.
who said what?
Shreyas Iyer, PBKS (losing captain)
Not forgetting, but we have to go to the drawing board. We had lost a lot of wickets. Something to go back and study. My decisions are not doubted in terms of plan. Outside the ground, it was at the point. Could not execute, cannot blame our bowlers. It was such a low clan. On this wicket, we got to work on our batting. In all sports here, the variable has been bounced. Can not give such reasons because we are professionals and we have to live it. We have lost the battle but not war.
Silver Patidar, RCB (winning captain)
We were very clear in our plans and how we have to bowl. Fast bowlers used the surface well, Suyash pasted well. He bowls in the line of stumps, which is his strength. I do not give him a lot of thoughts, do not want to confuse him. We practiced a lot throughout the tournament. One day of non-exercise will not harm you. Whatsoever way [Salt] Every match is batting, the way he is starting us, it is a cure. I am a big fan of him. Always thank RCB fans, wherever we go, we think it is our home ground. Another game, let's celebrate together!
Match player Suyash Sharma
I have performed, that's why people should be happy! My role is to hit stumps – it is with googly or legspine or flipper. Googly is my stock ball, there was some help from the surface. We will celebrate 3 [June],
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