RCB IPL 2025 Final dreams came true as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their first final spot since 2016 with a dominant win over Punjab Kings. The eight-wicket victory was built on disciplined bowling and a power-packed knock from Phil Salt.
Clinical Bowling Pushes RCB Closer to IPL 2025 Title
RCB’s bowlers set the tone early on a pitch offering seam and extra bounce. Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, and Yash Dayal shared eight wickets between them. PBKS collapsed for just 101, struggling to read the variations and length.
Before the conditions were fully understood, PBKS had already lost key batters. Hazlewood struck twice with steep bounce, removing Shreyas Iyer and Josh Inglis. Leg-spinner Suyash Sharma then took over, dismissing three more as Punjab failed to read his wrong’uns.
RCB storms into the Final with 8-wicket win!
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PBKS Crumble Under Pressure in IPL 2025 Qualifier
Despite the tricky surface, PBKS chose to maintain an attacking approach. That decision proved costly, especially against a red-hot RCB bowling attack. The top order folded quickly, and middle-order batters played rash shots without adjusting to the pitch.
Musheer Khan, brought in for this game, failed to impress. Marcus Stoinis, who showed some composure, also misjudged a googly from Suyash. Hazlewood returned later to clean up the tail, ensuring Punjab finished with a below-par total.
Phil Salt Powers RCB Into IPL 2025 Final
Chasing 102, RCB lost Virat Kohli early, but Salt ensured a swift finish. He reached his fastest IPL fifty in just 23 balls, smashing boundaries across the park. Even as the ball moved around, his confident strokeplay never let PBKS settle.
Jamieson’s second over was punished severely. Salt’s aggressive cut, pull, and cover drive took the game away in minutes. Rajat Patidar finished the match with a big six, confirming RCB’s place in the RCB IPL 2025 Final.
RCB storms into the finals after dominating PBKS in Qualifier 1!
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RCB Set for Historic IPL 2025 Final Showdown
With this emphatic win, RCB IPL 2025 Final dreams are now reality. The team’s balanced performance has positioned them perfectly for their best shot at a maiden IPL trophy.
