Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Punjab Kings by 7 wickets, securing their fifth win in IPL 2025. Chasing a target of 158, RCB got off to a rocky start when Phil Salt was dismissed for just 1 run in the first over. However, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal turned things around with a 103-run partnership, putting RCB on the path to victory.
Padikkal scored 61 off 35 balls, hitting five fours and four sixes. After RCB lost their second wicket at 109, captain Rajat Patidar couldn’t stay on for long, making 12 runs before being dismissed. Kohli remained unbeaten, scoring 73 off 54 balls to seal the win for his team.
RCB’s Fifth Win
This win marks RCB’s fifth in eight matches, propelling them to third place in the points table. Kohli’s knock was particularly significant as he became the player with the most fifties in IPL history.
Kohli’s Historic Fifty
Kohli’s achievement adds to his impressive record in the tournament. Punjab Kings had set a target of 158 after batting first, scoring 157. RCB achieved this target in the 19th over with seven wickets to spare. Kohli and Padikkal were the standout performers for RCB, with both scoring fifties.
Key Performances
- Virat Kohli: 73* off 54 balls
- Devdutt Padikkal: 61 off 35 balls
RCB’s win was largely thanks to their strong batting display, which saw them chase down the target with ease.