Punjab Kings sealed a thrilling 5-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a rain-shortened match that was reduced to 14 overs a side. The match got off to a flying start with Arshdeep Singh dismissing Phil Salt for just 4 runs in the first over. What made the wicket even more special was the stunning catch taken by wicketkeeper Josh Inglis, who covered an impressive 26 meters in just over 5 seconds to grab the ball.
A Match of Ups and Downs
Royal Challengers Bangalore were in trouble early on, losing 7 wickets for just 42 runs. However, a brilliant cameo from Tim David, who scored an unbeaten 50 off 26 balls, helped RCB post a competitive total of 95/7 in 14 overs. David’s knock included 3 sixes and 5 fours and was instrumental in giving RCB a fighting chance.
Punjab Kings’ Thrilling Chase
In response, Punjab Kings also struggled at one point, losing 4 wickets for 53 runs. However, Nehal Wadhera stepped up with a crucial knock, scoring an unbeaten 33 off 19 balls, including 3 sixes and 3 fours. His innings helped Punjab Kings chase down the target with 11 balls to spare.
Tim David’s impressive performance earned him the Man of the Match award, despite RCB’s loss. The match was marked by some exceptional individual efforts, including Inglis’s remarkable catch and Wadhera’s match-winning knock. As Star Sports tweeted, “That’s how you make a statement!” – a fitting summary of the thrilling contest between the two teams.
That’s how you make a statement! 🔥#ArshdeepSingh takes out Phil Salt in 1st over and becomes the leading wicket taker for Punjab.
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 18, 2025