Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard
The Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match delivered thrilling cricket action, electrifying fans with every ball bowled and shot played. For those who missed the live broadcast, here’s a detailed scorecard breakdown, rich with highlights, top performances, and key turning points from the encounter.
Match Overview – PBKS vs RCB Latest Scorecard
The highly anticipated clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was hosted at a packed stadium, where fans from both sides cheered tirelessly. Batting first, RCB posted a competitive total, thanks to a solid start and some powerful late hitting.
🏏 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings
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Total Scored: 187/6 in 20 Overs
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Top Scorer: Virat Kohli – 65 (45)
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Support Act: Faf du Plessis – 43 (31)
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Finisher Firepower: Dinesh Karthik – 28 (13)*
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Best Bowler (PBKS): Kagiso Rabada – 2/31
RCB’s innings was built around Kohli’s class and du Plessis’ aggression. Punjab’s bowlers applied pressure in patches, but missed breakthroughs at key moments.
🏏 Punjab Kings Innings
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Total Scored: 178/9 in 20 Overs
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Top Scorer: Shikhar Dhawan – 52 (36)
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Middle Order Collapse: 3 wickets in 2 overs
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RCB’s Bowling Star: Mohammed Siraj – 3/27
The chase began with confidence, but PBKS lost quick wickets after the powerplay. Dhawan fought hard, but RCB’s disciplined bowling turned the game.
🔍 Match Result
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 runs.
The match was close till the final overs, but the pressure was too much for PBKS. The defeat was disappointing, yet the match thrilled viewers with its dramatic swings.
Key Highlights of PBKS vs RCB
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Virat Kohli's anchor knock laid a solid base.
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Siraj’s yorkers and pace broke Punjab’s middle order.
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Dhawan’s fighting fifty gave PBKS a chance.
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Fielding brilliance by RCB saved 10+ runs.
Man of the Match
🏅 Virat Kohli – for his match-winning 65 under pressure.
Final Thoughts
The PBKS vs RCB scorecard tells only part of the story. The game was full of energy, excitement, and elite skill. Both teams showed strengths, but RCB’s consistency sealed the win. With the tournament heating up, fans can expect more high-stakes drama in the coming matches.
