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**Punjab Kings Stumble in Qualifier 1 Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru**

**Mullanpur:** The Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a dramatic batting collapse in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. After losing the toss and being put in to bat, Punjab Kings struggled immensely, limping to 92 for 8 in 18 overs.

RCB’s bowlers, led by a returning Josh Hazlewood and an impressive Suyash Sharma, ripped through the Punjab Kings’ batting lineup. Punjab Kings lost Priyansh Arya early, followed by Prabhsimran Singh. Hazlewood then struck twice, removing captain Shreyas Iyer and Josh Inglis in quick succession.

Suyash Sharma then took control in the middle overs, claiming the crucial wickets of Shashank Singh, impact sub Musheer Khan, and Marcus Stoinis. Stoinis managed to top score with 26 off 17, including 2 fours and 2 sixes before becoming Sharma’s victim.

With this performance, Punjab Kings has to try a lot harder to qualify in Qualifier 2.

**Match Summary:**

* **PBKS:** 92/8 (18 overs)
* **Key Performers (PBKS):** Marcus Stoinis (26)
* **Key Performers (RCB):** Suyash Sharma(3 wickets), Josh Hazlewood (2 wickets), Yash Dayal (2 wickets), Bhuvneshwar Kumar(1 wickets)

**Playing XIs:**

* **Punjab Kings:** Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson
* **Royal Challengers Bengaluru:** Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

**Background:**

Punjab Kings finished atop the points table during the league stage, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the second spot. The winner of this Qualifier 1 match will advance directly to the IPL 2025 final. The loser will get another chance in Qualifier 2.

**Head-to-Head Record:**

In 35 IPL matches between the two sides, Punjab Kings have won 18, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 17.

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