The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) clashed in a high-octane IPL 2025 encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, delivering a match that will be etched in fans’ memories for years. While Virat Kohli’s majestic century lit up the first innings, PBKS’s young gun Rishi Dhawan emerged as the unexpected hero, sealing a last-ball victory for Punjab. Below is the detailed scorecard, key moments, and analysis of this epic showdown.
Match Details
- Date: April 12, 2025
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Toss: PBKS won, elected to field
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 4 wickets (2 balls to spare)
- Player of the Match: Rishi Dhawan (PBKS) – 78* off 39 balls
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings: 218/5 (20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Kohli | 112 | 62 | 14 | 5 | 180.64 |
| F du Plessis | 45 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 160.71 |
| G Maxwell | 22 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 220.00 |
| Extras | 12 | (lb 4, w 8) | |||
| Total | 218/5 |
PBKS Bowling Highlights:
- Arshdeep Singh: 3/42 (4 overs) – Dismissed Maxwell, Rawat, and Lomror.
- Kagiso Rabada: 1/50 (4 overs) – Claimed crucial wicket of du Plessis.
- Rahul Chahar: 0/34 (3 overs) – Economical spell under pressure.
Powerplay: RCB 68/0 (Kohli 48, du Plessis 20)
Key Moment: Kohli’s 62-ball century, his 9th in IPL history, included a 24-run over against Sam Curran.
Punjab Kings Innings: 222/6 (19.5 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Dhawan | 38 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 172.72 |
| J Bairstow | 29 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 161.11 |
| R Dhawan | 78* | 39 | 7 | 6 | 200.00 |
| L Livingstone | 34 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 212.50 |
| Extras | 15 | (nb 1, w 14) | |||
| Total | 222/6 |
RCB Bowling Highlights:
- Mohammed Siraj: 2/38 (4 overs) – Removed Bairstow and Livingstone.
- Wanindu Hasaranga: 1/29 (3.5 overs) – Dismissed Curran but leaked runs in the death.
- Josh Hazlewood: 1/45 (4 overs) – Expensive despite early wicket of Dhawan.
Powerplay: PBKS 72/2 (Bairstow 29, Dhawan 38)
Turning Point: Rishi Dhawan’s 28-run onslaught against Harshal Patel in the 18th over (6,4,6,6,0,6).
Match Summary & Key Highlights
- Kohli’s Masterclass: The RCB stalwart smashed his first century of IPL 2025, dominating PBKS’s pace attack. His 112 included a jaw-dropping six over cover against Rabada.
- PBKS’s Chase Strategy: Despite losing Shikhar Dhawan early, PBKS banked on Rishi Dhawan’s fearless hitting. His partnership with Livingstone (68 runs off 28 balls) shifted momentum.
- Final Over Drama: Needing 15 off 6 balls, Rishi smashed Hazlewood for 6,4,4,1, and a winning single off the last ball, sparking wild celebrations.
- Fielding Blunders: RCB dropped Rishi twice (on 12 and 44), costing them the match.
Post-Match Reactions
- Virat Kohli (RCB): “Proud of my knock, but credit to Rishi. We need to improve our death bowling.”
- Rishi Dhawan (PBKS): “I just backed my instincts. Beating RCB at Chinnaswamy is surreal!”
- Sanjay Bangar (RCB Coach): “Those dropped catches hurt. We’ll bounce back stronger.”
Impact on IPL 2025 Points Table
- PBKS: Jumps to 3rd place with 4 wins in 6 games.
- RCB: Slips to 6th with 2 wins in 5 matches.
What’s Next?
- RCB vs Chennai Super Kings (April 15, Bengaluru).
- PBKS vs Mumbai Indians (April 16, Mohali).
Stat Alert:
- Highest successful chase at Chinnaswamy Stadium (previous: 213 by RCB vs SRH in 2024).
- Rishi Dhawan’s 78* is the highest score by an uncapped Indian player in IPL 2025.
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