🔥 IPL 2025: RCB Ends PBKS Campaign in Style — Kohli, Siraj Shine in Final Clash

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🔥 IPL 2025: RCB Ends PBKS Campaign in Style — Kohli, Siraj Shine in Final Clash

Bengaluru, June 2, 2025 – In a thrilling end to the league stage of IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a dominant performance at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, knocking PBKS out of playoff contention. This marks a remarkable turnaround for RCB, who have won six games on the trot after a dismal start to the season.

🔴 RCB’s Comeback Story Continues

RCB, led by Faf du Plessis, posted a formidable total of 202/4 after being put in to bat. Virat Kohli starred again, scoring a stylish 78 off 48 balls, while Rajat Patidar continued his red-hot form with a quickfire 52 off 25.

⚡ Siraj’s Early Strikes Crush PBKS

PBKS, chasing 203 to stay alive in the tournament, collapsed under pressure. Mohammed Siraj ripped through their top order with a fiery spell, finishing with 3/21. Despite a brief fight from Liam Livingstone, PBKS were bowled out for 147, losing by 55 runs.

📊 Match Summary

RCB: 202/4 (Kohli 78, Patidar 52; Harshal Patel 2/36)

PBKS: 147 all out (Livingstone 37; Siraj 3/21)

Result: RCB won by 55 runs


🧮 Playoff Picture

With this win, RCB keeps their slim playoff hopes alive, depending on other results. Meanwhile, PBKS is officially out, continuing their title drought since the inception of the IPL in 2008.


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