Sat Apr 19 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB Crumbles, PBKS Triumphs in Rain-Shortened IPL Thriller

Bengaluru, India – A rain-affected clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) ended in a resounding victory for PBKS on Friday. The match, reduced to 14 overs per side due to inclement weather, saw RCB suffer a catastrophic batting collapse, managing a paltry 95/9. PBKS chased down the revised target of 96 with relative ease, reaching 98/5 in 12.1 overs, winning by five wickets.

RCB’s innings was marred by a string of single-digit scores. Only Rajat Patidar (23) and Tim David (50*) reached double figures. Early wickets of Phil Salt (4) and Virat Kohli (1) set the tone for a disastrous display. Patidar, visibly frustrated after the match, criticized his team’s batting performance, highlighting the lack of crucial partnerships as the primary reason for their defeat.

Josh Hazlewood’s impressive bowling figures of 3/14 offered a brief glimmer of hope for RCB, but it was ultimately not enough to prevent the collapse. For PBKS, Nehal Wadhera’s unbeaten 33* off 19 balls, including the match-winning six, steered them to victory.

The win moves PBKS to second place in the IPL 2025 points table (5 wins, 2 losses), while RCB drops to fourth (4 wins, 3 losses).

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