IPL 2025 NEWS: Punjab Kings (PBKS) clinched a convincing five-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a rain-curtailed Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Friday. The match, delayed by evening showers, was reduced to 14 overs per side.
Batting first, RCB managed 95 for nine, thanks to a counter-attacking innings from Tim David, who struck a brisk 50 off 26 balls. Despite Josh Hazlewood’s impressive spell of 3/14, RCB struggled to build momentum against a disciplined PBKS bowling attack.
In response, PBKS made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 12.1 overs. Nehal Wadhera anchored the innings with a composed knock, ensuring Punjab’s dominance and sealing the win with 11 balls to spare.
scored for Punjab with a brisk 33 off 19 deliveries.
Despite the loss, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar had a personal milestone to celebrate. He became the second-fastest Indian to reach 1000 runs in IPL history, showcasing his consistency and growing stature in the league. Patidar’s achievement adds a silver lining to an otherwise tough outing for Bengaluru.
Despite the loss, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar reached a significant personal milestone by becoming the second-fastest Indian to score 1000 runs in IPL history. He achieved the feat in just 30 innings, trailing only Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan, who accomplished it in 25 innings. In doing so, Patidar moved ahead of legendary names like Sachin Tendulkar and Ruturaj Gaikwad (both reached the mark in 31 innings), as well as Tilak Varma (33 innings), underlining his rapid rise in the tournament’s batting elite.
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Notably, Patidar also became the first Indian batter in IPL history to reach 1000 runs with an average above 35 and a strike rate exceeding 19.
Following the result, RCB slipped to fourth in the points table, with four wins and three losses from seven matches. On the other hand, Punjab Kings climbed to second place with 10 points, having secured their fifth win in seven games.
Looking ahead, RCB will have the chance to bounce back as they face Punjab Kings once again in the reverse fixture, scheduled for Sunday in Mullanpur.
