RCB Sets 191-Run Challenge for Punjab Kings in High-Octane Clash

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03 May

Virat Kohli Leads RCB Charge; Arshdeep, Jamieson Shine for Punjab with 3 Wickets Each

Ahmedabad: The cricketing cauldron at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is at a boiling point as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have posted a formidable total of 190/9 against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 Final, setting the stage for a nerve-wracking 191-run chase.

After Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first, RCB took the crease under massive pressure and delivered a fiery innings filled with grit, big hits, and clutch moments.

Virat Kohli Anchors RCB with Classic 43

The ever-reliable Virat Kohli once again shouldered the innings, scoring 43 crucial runs off 35 balls, including 3 elegant boundaries, before falling to Azmatullah Omarzai. Kohli’s knock gave the RCB innings early structure and composure.

Power in Pieces: RCB’s Batting Contributions

Despite no single explosive innings, RCB’s middle-order fired in parts to build a competitive total:

• Phil Salt – 16

• Mayank Agarwal – 24

• Captain Rajat Patidar – 26

• Liam Livingstone – 25

• Jitesh Sharma – 24

• Romario Shepherd – 17 (dismissed in the final overs by Arshdeep Singh)

Each batter’s short burst of momentum helped RCB chip away runs, keeping the scoreboard alive and frustrating Punjab’s bowling unit.

Punjab Kings' Bowlers Deliver Under Pressure

The Punjab bowling attack proved why they reached the final, striking consistently to prevent any long partnerships from RCB.

“We stuck to our plan, take it wicket by wicket. Restricting them under 200 on this pitch is a win in itself.”
said Kyle Jamieson, who delivered a stellar spell.

Bowling Figures for Punjab Kings:

• Arshdeep Singh – 3 wickets

• Kyle Jamieson – 3 wickets

• Azmatullah Omarzai – 1 wicket

• Yuzvendra Chahal – 1 wicket

• Vijay Kumar Vaishak – 1 wicket

The bowling unit hunted in pairs, striking in the death overs to prevent RCB from surging past the 200-mark.

All Eyes on Punjab's Run Chase

With a target of 191 runs to lift the IPL 2025 trophy, all eyes are now on Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings, can they chase it down on a pitch offering turn and bounce under the lights?

"It’s a tricky score. We’ll need one big innings and some support. But it’s within our reach,"
said Punjab opener Prabhsimran Singh ahead of their chase.

This is RCB’s golden chance to break the title drought, while Punjab Kings are eyeing their first-ever IPL crown — a titanic battle is underway!