RCB restricts Punjab Kings to 157/6 in IPL 2025

In their IPL 2025 encounter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) produced a disciplined bowling display to restrict Punjab Kings (PBKS) to 157/6, despite PBKS's aggressive start in the powerplay with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh providing early momentum. The turning point came when spinners Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma took two wickets each in the middle overs, stalling PBKS's progress and keeping their run rate in check. Krunal's introduction in the fifth over proved crucial, as he dismissed Arya and later Prabhsimran, while Suyash struck twice as PBKS lost wickets at regular intervals. Further setbacks included a mix-up leading to Nehal Wadhera's run-out and quick dismissals of key batters like Shreyas Iyer and Josh Inglis. A late stand from Shashank Singh (31*) and Marco Jansen (25*) pushed PBKS past the 150-mark, but tight death-over bowling, including multiple yorkers by RCB's pacers, ensured PBKS couldn't accelerate further. RCB, buoyed by their effective bowling strategy and home crowd, now look to chase the modest target to build momentum in their campaign.