In a low score hike IPL 2025 thriller, Punjab Kings (PBKS) exceeds Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) By 5 counters with 11 balls to lose in a meeting of 14 overs per side. After winning the draw, pbks skipper Shreyas Iyer chose to move first, and the decision made its fruit while the first RCB command collapsed under pressure. Despite resistance to the lone wolf of TIM DavidThe modest Total of RCB 95/9 was not sufficient to retain a calm and confident punjab prosecution, directed by Nehal Wadheracomposed 33 * on 19 balls.
Tim David rescue law against PBKS
The RCB sleeves have never really found its foot. The higher order has failed as Phil Salt,, Virat KohliAnd Liam Livingstone All fell at a lower cost in the power game. Kohli’s dismissal for only 1 race set the tone for a miserable display of a striker, with RCB in shock at 33/5 at the end of the sixth.
However, among the ruins stood David. The Australian power coup has sparked an intrepid counterattack, marking an glow of 50 undocused on only 26 bullets, with five limits and three six. He was the only RCB striker to reach both figures in strike rate and impact. His lonely battle brought RCB to 95/9 in 14 Overs – at least give the quickers something to fight with. Pbks quarrers were clinical, with Marco Jansen (2/10), Yuzvendra Chahal (2/11), and Arshdeep Singh (2/23) Share the loot and maintain the pressure throughout.
Nehal Wadhera’s flamboyance lights up the chase pbks against RCB
Hunt 96 in 14 Overs was delicate, especially with Josh Hazlewood breathe fire in advance. The Australian stimulator rejected Priyansh Arya (16) and Captain Iyer (7), then sent back Josh Inglis (14) To finish with 3/14 figures. RCB seemed to get back into the game while the counters threw themselves regularly, and Pbks found itself at 81/5 nervous in the 12th.
Enter Wadhera, the South-Paw soaked in pressure, then prospered when he counted the most. He played a responsible but attacking round, hitting 3 four and 3 six on the way to his 33 undefeated on 19 bullets. Wadhera was a masterclass to timer its acceleration and not let the dashboard pressure get to him. With the support of Marcus Stoinis (7 * off 2), PBKS sealed the victory in just 12.1 overs, silencing the attack on the RCB.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Tim David – The only RCB warrior. pic.twitter.com/ywsnkhwenw
– MUFADDAL VOHRA (@mufaddal_vohra) April 18, 2025
Tim David for RCB pic.twitter.com/qouih3y1ix
– Sagar (@Sagarcasm) April 18, 2025
Some respectable total
Tim David 😭
proven its value 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/elbjyrxpqu– ➤ (@darkcrusaderjas) April 18, 2025
Everything you need is a good team to show your potential. Back to back solid finishes by Tim David pic.twitter.com/cwiofnt3ml
– bet (@bluntindiangal) April 2, 2025
🚨 Maiden Ipl Fifty for Tim David 🚨
– 50 * (26) When the team only scored 95/9, one of the best strokes in the history of the IPL. pic.twitter.com/izign1hjvh
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) April 18, 2025
Thank you Mi for Tim David pic.twitter.com/iwmuaoo3eu
– Abhyudaya Mohan (@Abhyudayamohan) April 18, 2025
It’s not RCB day
Congratulations @Punjabkingsipl#RCBVPBKS #PBKSVSRCB #CSKVSMI # IPL2025
Tim David L Nehal Vadhera L Suyash L Hazlewood L Livingston L Vintage RCB L RAJAT PATIDAR L KRUNAL L BHUVI L CROSSED 49 L
Another 49 L Dayal L Jiteh L shashank chinnaswamy pic.twitter.com/4lmqsqupfm– BRIJESH KUMAR NAMDEV (@ brijeshkum35150) April 18, 2025
A short but entertaining game where the pbks record a crucial victory 👏#RCBVSPBKS # IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/suu8ybxbcq
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) April 18, 2025
.@PunjabkingsiplThe shiny red is shiny in Bengaluru ❤️
They continue their victories sequence with a versatile show #RCB 👏
Dashboard ▶ https://t.co/7fin60rqkz #Tataipl | #RCBVPBKS pic.twitter.com/noasw2xrmd
– Indianpremierlee (@ipl) April 18, 2025
#PBKSVSRCB #RCBVSPBKS: David made sure that the vintage RCB gave a fight to PBKS, but PBKS turned everything after their 10th.
– Nishant (@ nishanttweets30) April 18, 2025
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