RCB Defeats PBKS by 7 Wickets in Style!
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Hey everyone! Welcome back. You’re going to love this! We’ve got all the highlights from today’s IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Let’s jump right in! 🏏🔥
RCB Beat PBKS by 7 Wickets in Mullanpur Showdown!
In an exciting afternoon match on April 20, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scored a solid 7-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS). The match started at 3:30 PM and had fans cheering from start to finish.
PBKS batted first and put up a total of 157 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. Prabhsimran Singh was the top scorer for Punjab, making 33 runs off just 17 balls with 5 fours and 1 six. Shashank Singh added 31 runs from 33 balls. Despite their efforts, PBKS couldn't post a big total.
RCB’s bowlers were on point, especially Krunal Pandya, who bowled really well. He took 2 wickets and gave away only 25 runs in his 4 overs, helping RCB control the game early.
In reply, RCB chased down the target smoothly, scoring 159 runs for 3 wickets in just 18.5 overs. Virat Kohli was the star of the match with a classy 73 runs off 54 balls, smashing 7 fours and a six. Devdutt Padikkal also played a great knock, hitting 61 runs off 35 balls, with 5 boundaries and 4 sixes.
PBKS’s best bowler was Harpreet Brar, who took 1 wicket and gave away just 27 runs in his 4 overs. But it wasn’t enough to stop RCB’s strong batting line-up.
With this win, RCB looked confident and in control, taking home a well-deserved victory!
And that’s a wrap on today’s IPL match update! RCB fans, this was your day! Catch you in the next one.