Punjab Kings Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Qualifier 1 Turns Nightmare for PBKS
In Qualifier 1 showdown of IPL 2025, the much-anticipated clash Punjab Kings Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned into a dramatic collapse for PBKS. Royal Challengers Bengaluru opt to bowl and the PBKS, batting first, found themselves in scores at 92/8 midway through the innings, stunning bowling performance by RCB pace attack led by the returning Josh Hazlewood.
Early Drama: Priyansh Arya Falls for 7
The match began with early fireworks—but not the kind PBKS fans hoped for. Priyansh Arya, who was expected to anchor the innings, perished for just 7 runs out of 5 balls hits 1 four, giving RCB an immediate edge. His departure set the tone for a batting collapse that never really stopped.
Hazlewood Returns, Rips Through the Top Order
Josh Hazlewood made a sensational return to the RCB playing XI, instantly shifting the momentum. He scalped two crucial wickets Shreyas Iyer (2 runs off 3 balls) and Josh Inglis (4 runs off 7 balls) in quick succession. Iyer’s abysmal record against RCB this season worsened with yet another single-digit score.
⚡Josh Hazlewood 3️⃣-2️⃣1️⃣
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 29, 2025
⚡Suyash Sharma 3️⃣-1️⃣7️⃣
⚡Yash Dayal 2️⃣-2️⃣6️⃣
Punjab Kings have been bowled out for 101 in 14.1 overs in Qualifier 1 🤯🤯🤯#joshhazlewood #rcb #IPL2025 #IPLPlayoffs #PBKSvRCB pic.twitter.com/liPdqNRnpy
Josh Hazlewood: 3 – 21, Suyash Sharma: 3 – 17, Yash Dayal: 2 – 26
Shreyas Iyer Vs RCB in IPL 2025
- 7(10), 6(10), 2(3) — a nightmare run.
RCB’s bowling figures tell a grim tale for Punjab
Punjab Kings Fall of wickets
- 9/1
- 27/2
- 30/3
- 38/4
- 50/5
- 60/6
- 60/7
- 78/8
- 97/9
- 101/10
Musheer Khan’s Debut Ends in Disappointment
Punjab tried to pull something out of the hat by introducing Musheer Khan as an Impact Substitute, handing him his IPL debut under immense pressure. However, the youngster couldn’t withstand the heat and departed for a 3-ball duck, adding salt to Punjab’s already gaping wounds.
At the 14.1 – over mark, the scoreboard read an almost unbelievable 101/10, leaving fans and commentator in shock.
This game could very well go down as one of the most one-sided Qualifier 1 performances in recent IPL history. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who’ve often found themselves under pressure in playoffs past, have shown newfound composure and clinical execution in this edition.
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