| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | c shreyas iyer b jamieson | 16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 177.78 |
| Virat Kohli | c and b azmatullah | 43 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 122.86 |
| Mayank Agarawal | c arshdeep singh b chahal | 24 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Rajat Patidar | lbw b jamieson | 26 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 162.5 |
| Liam Livingstone | lbw b jamieson | 25 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 166.67 |
| Jitesh Sharma | b vijaykumar vyshak | 24 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 240 |
| Romario Shepherd | lbw b arshdeep singh | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 188.89 |
| Krunal Pandya | c shreyas iyer b arshdeep singh | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | c priyansh arya b arshdeep singh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Yash Dayal | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 4 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8.8 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | c phil salt b hazlewood | 24 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 126.32 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | c bhuvneshwar b krunal pandya | 26 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 118.18 |
| Josh Inglis | c livingstone b krunal pandya | 39 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 169.57 |
| Shreyas Iyer | c jitesh sharma b romario shepherd | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Nehal Wadhera | c krunal pandya b bhuvneshwar | 15 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 83.33 |
| Shashank Singh | not out | 61 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 203.33 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c yash dayal b bhuvneshwar | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | c manoj bhandage b yash dayal | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Kyle Jamieson | not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Yash Dayal | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13.5 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 |
| Suyash Sharma | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Romario Shepherd | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
Date: June 3, 2025
In a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious over Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a narrow margin of 6 runs. RCB's Virat Kohli led the charge with a solid 43 runs, while Shashank Singh of PBKS was the top scorer with an impressive 61 not out. Arshdeep Singh's remarkable bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for 40 runs, was pivotal in RCB's defense.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings:
RCB set a competitive target of 190 runs for PBKS. Key contributions came from Virat Kohli, who scored 43 runs off 35 balls, and Rajat Patidar, who added a quick-fire 26 from just 16 balls. Although no batter crossed the half-century mark, consistent partnerships throughout the innings ensured a challenging total.
Punjab Kings Innings:
Chasing a target of 191, Punjab Kings came close but fell short by just 6 runs. The standout performer for PBKS was Shashank Singh, who played a blistering innings scoring an unbeaten 61 off just 30 deliveries with six sixes and three fours. Josh Inglis also made a notable contribution with 39 runs.
Arshdeep Singh (RCB):
Arshdeep was instrumental in RCB's victory with his effective bowling spell. He took crucial wickets at important junctures of the game, finishing with figures of 3/40 in his allotted four overs.
Kyle Jamieson (PBKS):
Despite being on the losing side, Kyle Jamieson made significant contributions with both bat and ball. He took three wickets for 48 runs and also contributed to the batting effort.
Virat Kohli's Anchoring Innings:
Kohli's innings provided stability at the top order and allowed other batsmen to play their natural attacking game.
Shashank Singh's Heroics:
Shashank Singh nearly turned the game around for PBKS with his explosive hitting towards the end of their innings but unfortunately ran out of partners.
Crucial Wickets by Arshdeep Singh:
Arshdeep's ability to take wickets under pressure was vital in restricting PBKS from reaching their target.
The match was a testament to T20 cricket's unpredictability, showcasing thrilling batting displays and strategic bowling performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats till the last ball.
