RCB vs PBKS match was scheduled on Monday, 25th March 2024 in Indian Premier League this season. Virat Kohli’s masterful 77 set the stage for a nail-biting Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) victory over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 06 of the TATA IPL 2024.
RCB v PBKS Match Report
A disciplined bowling effort and a late charge from Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror saw RCB snatch the win in a thrilling final-over finish at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Kohli, defying a second-ball drop, punished PBKS with an array of elegant strokes to lay the foundation for RCB’s pursuit of 177. Karthik (28* off 10) and Impact Player Lomror (17* off 8) delivered the knockout punch, their 48-run stand off just 18 balls powering RCB to victory.
RCB Bowled First
Earlier, RCB’s decision to bowl first paid dividends as they restricted PBKS to 176/6. Siraj and Maxwell struck key blows, while Shashank Singh’s late-innings cameo provided a boost for PBKS.
RCB’s chase got off to a lucky start with Bairstow dropping Kohli early. The former skipper capitalized, but PBKS fought back with tight bowling. Kohli’s well-crafted fifty and a crucial cameo from Patidar kept RCB in the hunt. Despite losing wickets in the middle overs, Kohli kept the scoreboard ticking.
His dismissal in the 18th over set up a dramatic finish. However, Lomror and Karthik’s explosive partnership brought RCB within touching distance. Karthik sealed the deal in style, smashing a boundary off Arshdeep Singh in the final over.
The First Win Of RCB In This Season IPL
This win marks a thrilling start to RCB’s IPL 2024 campaign, while PBKS will look to regroup after a heartbreaking loss.