RCB Beats PBKS in IPL 2025: Kohli and Padikkal Star Again
The revenge match for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turns into a fantastic win. That’s five at the trot away from home in IPL 2025! On a crisp afternoon in Mullanpur, RCB turned the heat on Punjab Kings (PBKS), sealing a powerful seven-wicket win and stepping right away to the third place in the points table with 10 points.
This wasn’t only a win. It became a statement.
Kohli’s Chase Code: Crack, Calm, Conquer!
When it involves chasing, there’s no person quite like Virat Kohli. The guy has chasing down totals right down to a science. With 67 fifty-plus IPL scores, Kohli has now officially overtaken each batter in the records of the league. And what a way to do it!
Kohli’s unbeaten 73 off 54 balls became vintage Virat. His calculated aggression blended with ice-cold composure is something nobody can miss. He started with 5 boundaries in the powerplay. Then he got here to rebuild. For the next 24 balls, he didn’t discover the fence once — simply singles, doubles, and lots of smart cricket.
It became a masterclass. He knew the chase of 158 was conceivable, and in no way looked flustered. Once his fifty came up in forty three balls, Kohli saw another gear, extra boundaries and a towering six sealed the deal. With seven balls left, he walked off positive, unbeaten, and as composed as ever. This led him to be the player of the match.
He currently stands as the second highest Indian player in IPL to receive POM. His humbleness was shown when he was awarded this title asking why he was chosen? He preferred Padikkal to be the best option as he was the one who set the tone and made it possible.
Padikkal Wakes Up the Willow – First Fifty Since 2023!
Devdutt Padikkal had been trying to find form all season. And whilst it mattered, he delivered. His 35-ball sixty one wasn’t just fluent, it changed into fearless. Facing Arshdeep Singh’s pace and swing, he changed into an overwhelmed situation at the beginning. But then the next ball, he cracked a boundary over the keeper. That set the tone. What he observed changed into a combination of grace and aggression.
He smacked Harpreet Brar and Yuzvendra Chahal for sixes and boundaries. His 30-ball fifty was his first considering IPL 2023 — once more, surprisingly against PBKS. With a strong 103-run partnership with Kohli, Padikkal gave RCB the early momentum and ensured the scoreboard pressure stayed off.
Dot Ball Drama: RCB Bowlers Put PBKS in a Chokehold
RCB’s bowlers came in with reason. Despite PBKS smashing 62 inside the powerplay, the team didn’t panic. Instead, they implemented the middle-over pressure— and it came to perfection. The spin Twins turned the game. Krunal Pandya (2/25) and Suyash Sharma (2/26) have been without a doubt perfectly aiming for wickets in this match.
After a fiery beginning through PBKS, RCB’s spinners grew to take the game on their head. Prabhsimran Singh’s dismissal right after the powerplay started a slide PBKS never recovered from. Shreyas Iyer’s inconsistency continued, another sub-ten scoring. Then Suyash sent back Inglis and Stoinis in a single over. Suddenly, PBKS were reeling at 114 for six after 14 overs.
Powerplay Pop, Then A Collapse
PBKS started out like a rocket. Prabhsimran and debutant Priyansh Arya attacked from ball one. Arya drove Yash Dayal with authority, at the same time as Prabhsimran carved barriers at will. They took 23 off Hazlewood’s first overs. At sixty two for 1 after six, PBKS seemed like they had been heading for one hundred eighty and above. But cricket’s a game that cannot be predicted just like football. RCB clawed again. The momentum flipped. And PBKS in no way truly recovered.
Death-Bowling Masterclass via Hazlewood & Bhuvi
If there had been any hopes of a PBKS flourish at the death, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar overwhelmed them. With clever variations, 8 pinpoint yorkers, and tight lines, they conceded just 28 runs in the final four overs. PBKS didn’t lose a wicket in that period — but the scoreboard hardly moved.
Marco Jansen and Shashank Singh attempted, however couldn’t smash unfastened. Hazlewood’s control and Bhuvi’s swing had been just too good. That very last six at the ultimate ball turned into the simplest boundary in that extent.
RCB’s Travel Diaries: Five Trips, Five Triumphs!
What’s unique about this RCB squad? Consistency on the street. Five matches away from home. Five wins. That’s a large feat in the IPL. Whether it’s the bowling combinations, fielding depth, or the calmness of their senior players, some thing’s clicked. Kohli looks hungry. The bowlers are ruthless. And with Padikkal firing once more, RCB’s top order looks sharper than ever.
Punjab Kings Lose the Beat – Rhythm Missing Again
For Punjab Kings, it’s back to the drawing board. Despite a stable powerplay, the middle overs continue to hang-out them. Their batting collapses, frequent below-ten scores, and shortage of explosive finishes have stored them off the winning song.
Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran were the brilliant spots, however the middle wished to fire. With Iyer suffering for consistency and the overseas stars yet to click on, PBKS want solutions speedy. This loss has pushed them to 4th position. Though within the top 4, the batting lineup should improve else it would be hard to sustain.
Takeaways from the Clash
- Kohli isn’t accomplished. He’s just getting started.
- Padikkal’s increased shape is a blessing for RCB.
- RCB’s bowling depth is global-magnificence.
- PBKS want middle-over magic.
- Hazlewood and Bhuvi are death-bowling royalty.
- PBKS stopped a boundary but Kohli and Padikkal ended up running 4 runs, happening for the second time in IPL.
Playoffs Almost Locked, Title in Their Sights – RCB March On
With 10 points and developing momentum, RCB are peaking at the right time. Kohli is mainly from the front. The bowling unit is looking in packs. And most significantly, they’re triumphing away, which is not an easy mission in the IPL. Don’t want to miss the upcoming matches? Then watch it live on Spinmatch. Why worry when you have spinmatch for your support.
Watch out, the Royal Challengers are charging forward, and that they’re doing it in style
