PBKS vs RCB – IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Match Results

updated：Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 8 wickets.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are back in the IPL Final game after a nine-year wait, and they did it in absolute style! Blasting past Punjab Kings by eight wickets and with 10 overs to spare, RCB barely broke a sweat. The match was pretty much over before the innings break, thanks to their bowlers tearing through PBKS for just 101. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma both bagged three wickets each, with some smart captaincy from Rajat Patidar and a ridiculous one-handed grab from keeper Jitesh Sharma to wrap things up. PBKS’s ultra-aggressive approach backfired big time, and their middle order collapsed like a house of cards.

They hunt in pairs ⚡

A ruthless show on display tonight by the #RCB bowlers 👏#TATAIPL | #PBKSvRCB | #Qualifier1 | #TheLastMile | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/mPJpw4F3ed

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2025

Chasing 102, RCB came out swinging. Phil Salt was in beast mode, hammering 56 off just 27 balls and turning the chase into a formality. Even Kohli’s early exit didn’t slow things down — Salt and Mayank kept the scoreboard racing, and though Musheer Khan picked up a late wicket, the damage was already done. Fittingly, the returning regular captain finished the game with a glorious six in the 10th over. With a four-day breather ahead, RCB now wait to see who’ll face them in the final, while PBKS have to pick up the pieces and prep for one more shot in the second qualifier.

𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝘃 𝗣𝗕𝗞𝗦 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝟭: 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

“When I was ill, I felt so sorry for myself. I was gutted. Everyday I wake up without a headache or fever or cough, I feel grateful for life to be honest”: Phil Salt

“The celebration meant,… pic.twitter.com/hbxFdGg2UT

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 30, 2025

PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025 Qualifier1 – Will PBKS hold their fortress, or will RCB’s road streak roll on?

The first IPL playoff of the season is just around the corner, featuring a thrilling clash between PBKS and RCB at PBKS’ home ground, the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. PBKS have been in great nick here this season, boasting a solid win rate of around 60%. They also smashed the venue record with a massive 219/6 against CSK on April 8th – truly firing on all cylinders.

But don’t count out RCB just yet. The visitors come into this contest with fantastic momentum, riding an impressive unbeaten streak of 7 away wins. In fact, RCB have won four of the last five meetings against PBKS, making this playoff an intriguing battle.

So, who do you think will come out on top and book their ticket to the IPL final? Check out our IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Prediction: Can PBKS Defend Their Fortress? for a detailed breakdown.

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PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025 Qualifier1 Key Players to Watch

Punjab Kings (PBKS’s) Key Players to Watch

• Shreyas Iyer – The middle-order stalwart has been PBKS’ most consistent batter against RCB, with his 52-run knock this season complementing his career strike rate of 138 against them. His last 5 innings include 3 scores of 40+, showing remarkable consistency. Notably, he averages 48 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where his ability to handle both pace and spin makes him doubly dangerous.
• Jasprit Bumrah – The yorker specialist has taken 14 wickets in his last 7 encounters with RCB, maintaining an unbelievable economy of 5.9 in death overs against them. His 3/14 earlier this season included the crucial wickets of Kohli and Maxwell. With 8 wickets in his last 3 matches (economy 6.2), he’s peaking at the perfect time for playoffs.
• Arshdeep Singh – The left-arm pacer has taken 7 wickets in his last 4 games against RCB, including a match-winning 3/22 in their previous meeting. His ability to swing the new ball (4 powerplay wickets vs RCB this season) and nail yorkers (85% accuracy in last 3 games) makes him invaluable. His economy of 7.1 in death overs against RCB is best among PBKS bowlers.
• Harpreet Brar – The spin weapon has RCB’s number with 6 wickets in last 4 encounters at 5.9 economy. Dismissed Kohli twice this season. Recent form shows 5 wickets in last 3 games at 6.2 economy, making him crucial against RCB’s spin-weak middle order.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB’s) Key Players to Watch

• Virat Kohli – The run machine has demolished PBKS bowling throughout his career, averaging 48.6 against them with 8 fifties. This season alone he smashed 92 (47 balls) against them, and comes in hot with 3 consecutive 40+ scores in last matches. His ability to anchor while accelerating makes him RCB’s backbone.
• Rajat Patidar – PBKS’ nightmare with 2 fifties in last 3 encounters, including a blistering 55 (23 balls) this season. Maintains a staggering strike rate of 182 against PBKS spinners. His last 5 innings show 3 scores of 50+ at 164 SR, perfect for playoff pressure.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – The swing master owns PBKS top order, taking 12 wickets in last 8 meetings including 3/22 this season. His powerplay economy of 5.3 against PBKS is tournament-best. Recent form shows 6 wickets in last 3 games at 6.8 economy.
• Romario Shepherd – The explosive finisher hammered 39* (15) against PBKS earlier this season. His death over strike rate of 218 versus PBKS complements his recent form – 86 runs in last 3 innings at 190 SR. His medium pace also claimed 4 wickets in last 5 games.

PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025 Qualifier1 – Possible Squad List

PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025 Qualifier1 – Preview & Match Details:

Match Name: IPL 2025 Qualifier1

Match Date: 29th May 2025

Match Time: 07:30 PM IST

Competing Teams: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PBKS vs RCB)

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins

PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025 Qualifier1 Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium

Stadium Capacity: Approximately 38,000 spectators

Stadium Address: DLF Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Tira, Punjab 140901, India

Stadium Features: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Punjab, India. It is a relatively young stadium, officially inaugurated in 2021, with a construction cost of INR 2.3 billion. The stadium meets international standards and was designated as the home ground for the Punjab Kings in the IPL starting in 2024.

IPL 2025 Next Match:

GT vs MI IPL 2025 Eliminator on May 30 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh