Sat Apr 19 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Punjab Kings Bowl Out RCB for Dismal 95 in Rain-Curtailed IPL Clash
**Bengaluru, India –** A rain-truncated match saw Punjab Kings dominate Royal Challengers Bangalore, bowling them out for a paltry 95 runs in 14 overs on Friday. The low score was achieved despite a spirited 50 not out from Tim David, who smashed three consecutive sixes in his innings.
The match, delayed by persistent rain, began at 9:45 pm with Punjab Kings winning the toss and electing to bowl first. Their decision proved astute as they ripped through the RCB top order, claiming three wickets in the rain-shortened four-over powerplay. Early dismissals of Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and Liam Livingstone left RCB reeling at 26 for 3.
Yuzvendra Chahal, making his return to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, added to RCB’s woes, taking two wickets, while Marco Jansen also picked up two crucial scalps. While Rajat Patidar briefly provided some resistance with a 23-run cameo, including a stunning six, RCB’s innings ultimately collapsed.
David’s late onslaught, featuring three consecutive sixes off Harpreet Brar, offered a flicker of hope but proved insufficient as RCB’s batting line-up failed to cope with the disciplined bowling attack of Punjab. The impressive bowling performance by Punjab Kings, featuring Arshdeep Singh (2/23), Xavier Bartlett (2/14), and Jansen (2/10), ensured a comprehensive victory. The match highlighted the effectiveness of Punjab’s bowling strategy and RCB’s struggle to adapt to the challenging conditions.
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