Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm into IPL 2025 final with record 10-over playoff win

RCB crushed Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1, bowling PBKS out for 101 and chasing it in just 10 overs. Suyash Sharma's 3/17 and Phil Salt's explosive 56 powered RCB's biggest IPL playoff victory by balls remaining, securing their first final berth since 2016.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stormed into the IPL 2025 final with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 at New Chandigarh.
RCB chased down the modest target of 102 in just 10 overs, marking the biggest IPL playoff win in terms of balls remaining, with a record 10 overs to spare.

Phil Salt’s explosive 27-ball 56 was the cornerstone of the chase, unleashing his quickest IPL fifty off 23 balls and ensuring a swift finish despite some resistance from PBKS bowler Kyle Jamieson.

On the bowling front, Suyash Sharma’s leg-spin was a game-changer. The young spinner took 3 wickets for 17 runs, dismantling PBKS’s batting lineup with his deadly googly, including key scalps of Shashank Singh, Musheer Khan, and Marcus Stoinis.

Josh Hazlewood’s return bolstered RCB’s bowling attack, as he picked up 3 wickets for 21 runs, exploiting the pitch conditions perfectly.

This victory marks RCB’s first IPL final appearance since 2016 and their first top-two finish in nine years, while PBKS made the playoffs for the first time in 11 years but suffered a crushing defeat.

RCB captain Rajat Patidar emphasized simplicity and sticking to strengths: “We’ve kept the messaging simple. Stick to your strengths, bowl stump to stump.”

Cricket analyst Aakash Chopra noted, “RCB have the momentum and they will capitalize on it. They can’t take the remaining teams lightly. Bengaluru players will have to give their 100 percent in the final.”

The win was a collective team effort, with RCB’s bowling unit delivering a masterclass and the batting lineup firing in unison to seal a dominant playoff victory.

Meanwhile, PBKS’s aggressive batting approach faltered under pressure, leading to a collapse that was compounded by RCB’s disciplined bowling.

The match also drew emotional attention off the field, with RJ Mahvash, rumored to be dating PBKS spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, visibly upset in the stands as her team suffered the heavy loss.

RCB now look forward to the final with confidence, hoping to make it their fourth IPL title.
Sources: EspncricinfoSportstarRoyalchallengers
Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL 2025 final with a record-breaking 10-over playoff win over Punjab Kings, securing an eight-wicket victory. Phil Salt’s 27-ball 56 and Suyash Sharma’s 3/17 bowling spell led RCB to their first final since 2016, ending PBKS’s playoff run after 11 years.
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The Headline

RCB dominate PBKS to reach IPL 2025 final with record 10-over win

We’ve kept the messaging simple. Stick to your strengths, bowl stump to stump.
RCB captain Rajat Patidar
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Key Facts
  • Punjab Kings (PBKS) made the playoffs for the first time in 11 years in IPL 2025, marking a significant milestone for the team.Espncricinfo
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) welcomed back captain Rajat Patidar to full fitness and into the playing XI, with Patidar winning the toss and opting to bowl first in Qualifier 1 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on May 29, 2025.EspncricinfoSportstarIndiatoday
  • Punjab Kings collapsed under pressure due to poor shot selection and were bowled out for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs.Sportstar
  • Josh Hazlewood returned to RCB's bowling attack and took 3 wickets for 21 runs, playing a key role in dismantling PBKS.EspncricinfoSportstar
  • RCB's leg-spinner Suyash Sharma delivered a game-changing spell of 3/17, dismantling PBKS with his deadly googly and earning the Player of the Match award.Royalchallengers2
  • Phil Salt scored a rapid 27-ball 56, helping RCB chase down the target in just 10 overs with 8 wickets in hand.RoyalchallengersEspncricinfo
  • RCB secured their first IPL final berth since 2016 with the biggest victory in IPL playoffs by balls remaining, winning with 10 overs to spare.EspncricinfoSportstarRoyalchallengers
Key Stats at a Glance
Punjab Kings total runs scored
101 runs
Overs taken by Punjab Kings to get bowled out
14.1 overs
Josh Hazlewood wickets taken
3 wickets
Josh Hazlewood runs conceded
21 runs
Suyash Sharma runs conceded
17 runs
Phil Salt runs scored
56 runs
Phil Salt balls faced
27 balls
Overs taken by RCB to chase target
10 overs
Wickets in hand at win
8 wickets
Years since RCB last IPL final
9 years

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Emotional reactions and Suyash Sharma’s inspiring journey

He is a great and the most caring person you’ll ever find. He is so available for his people, so I would steal his nature.
RJ Mahvash
Times of India
Key Facts
  • RJ Mahvash, rumoured to be dating PBKS spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, was seen visibly upset in the stands as PBKS suffered a heavy defeat.Times of India
  • Actor Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, showed emotional reactions to the heavy defeat, with numerous pictures of her at the stadium going viral.Indiatoday
  • RCB’s leg-spinner Suyash Sharma had been playing through the pain of hernia in three places for nearly two years and was sent to London for surgery ahead of the season.1
  • A pivotal figure in Suyash Sharma’s journey was the late coach Suresh Batra, who mentored him during his early years.1
Key Stats at a Glance
Duration of Suyash Sharma's hernia pain
2 years
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Background Context

RCB's fitness, momentum, and PBKS playoff milestone

We are a team on a mission. Impossible is possible now. I don’t think they would think about the past results. You can’t think about a mistake committed in the third standard in college days. The past finals have no relevance now. RCB have the momentum and they will capitalize on it.
Aakash Chopra
cricket analyst
Crictoday
RCB will have to give their best performance in one more game. They can’t take the remaining teams lightly. Bengaluru players will have to give their 100 percent in the final.
Aakash Chopra
cricket analyst
Crictoday
Key Facts
  • Rajat Patidar's return to full fitness was pivotal for RCB, as he resumed captaincy duties and led the team to a commanding win.EspncricinfoSportstar
  • Punjab Kings' playoff qualification after 11 years marked a significant achievement, highlighting their progress despite the heavy defeat.Espncricinfo
  • RCB's momentum is strong heading into the final, with cricket analyst Aakash Chopra emphasizing the team's mission mindset and the irrelevance of past finals.Crictoday
  • Aakash Chopra advised that RCB must give their best performance in the final and not take any remaining teams lightly.Crictoday
Key Stats at a Glance
Years since PBKS last made playoffs
11 years
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