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RCB vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025: Chahal, Arshdeep, Wadhera star in Punjab Kings' win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in rain-hit game

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 19, 2025, 00:40:11 IST

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RCB vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025: Chahal, Arshdeep, Wadhera star in Punjab Kings' win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in rain-hit game

RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Tim David and Josh Hazlewood put up a strong effort, but in the end, the Punjab Kings managed to secure a victory against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after facing some challenges.

Nehal Wadhera delivered a solid performance in the middle order, helping Punjab regain their composure after some impressive bowling from Hazlewood.

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Earlier in the match, David scored his first IPL half-century, giving his team a respectable score after they were struggling at 63 for 9. Thanks to his efforts, they reached 95 runs in a rain-shortened, 14-over game.

The pitch had some extra bounce, having been covered for a while, which caused the ball to stick. Only Patidar and David managed to score freely, while the rest of the batters struggled to reach double digits. Hazlewood tested the Punjab batters effectively, taking three wickets, but his efforts weren't enough. Others contributed as well, but the loose deliveries were capitalized on.

With this match, RCB now stands at four wins and three losses. The two teams will face each other again in a couple of days, and RCB will be looking to bounce back.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal

Punjab Kings Playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

21:41 (IST) Apr 18

UPDATE - 9.41 pm IST (4.11 pm GMT) - Oh, dear! The rain has returned, and so have the covers. The ground staff are back at work, and we are once again waiting for the weather to clear up. Let’s hope it’s just a brief shower, and we can get this game underway soon. Stay tuned for further updates!

21:36 (IST) Apr 18

Impact players nominated by the Punjab Kings - Prabhsimran Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge and Praveen Dubey.

21:36 (IST) Apr 18

Punjab Kings (Playing XI) - Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis (In for Glenn Maxwell), Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar (In for Prabhsimran Singh), Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh.

21:36 (IST) Apr 18

Impact players nominated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell and Swapnil Singh.

21:36 (IST) Apr 18

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI) - Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Suyash Sharma, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.

21:35 (IST) Apr 18

The captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajat Patidar, says that they as a team need to be smart in adapting to the conditions, and he expects the wicket to be sticky. Reckons that the overhead conditions won't have much of an effect and that they will try to put a good total on the board. Informs that they are going with the same team as the last game.

21:35 (IST) Apr 18

Shreyas Iyer, the skipper of Punjab Kings, says since it's a rain-interrupted game and with a reduction of overs, bowling first is the right choice, and it was the plan in place. Mentions that Marcus Stoinis and Harpreet Brar come into the team. Stresses that on this ground, the right fielders will have to be in the right place, cutting angles and hopes for them to execute all the plans set for this game.

21:33 (IST) Apr 18

TOSS - Punjab Kings win the flip of the coin and they will BOWL first.

21:29 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: 14-overs game

RCB vs PBKS to be a 14-overs-per-side affair. Powerplay to be of four overs. Toss is minutes away. Andy Flower delivers the team talk to the RCB unit.

21:24 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: Official inspection underway

As both teams continue to warm-up, umpires are out to check on the state of the venue. The on-field umpires have a long chat. In the broadcast it is claimed that toss will take place at 9:30pm IST (in five minutes) and play to start at 9:45pm

21:15 (IST) Apr 18

RCB vs PBKS Live: Players warming up

Rajat Patidar comes out to have a look at the pitch. RCB players are out in good number to limber up. A round of football for some.

The main cover is cleared too. All covers are off now. Roller is out on the surface.

Toss should happen soon enough!

21:09 (IST) Apr 18

RCB vs PBKS Live: Covers are off!

In a flash, the main cover is off as well. The DJ keeps the crowd entertained for now before the players come out and take over. There are a few wet patches around the pitch but with good drainage and plenty of ground staff, you can expect things to be up and running soon

21:00 (IST) Apr 18

RCB vs PBKS Live: Covers coming off

The umpires have walked out to the middle with umbrellas in tow. They inspect the pitch and surface around. The ground staff has queued as well, outside the boundary. Drizzle has stopped. Covers are coming off!

20:44 (IST) Apr 18

RCB vs PBKS Live: We start losing overs now

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20:42 (IST) Apr 18

RCB vs PBKS Live: Is it still raining?

Afraid to bring the bad news but it continues to drizzle and it has picked up now. From light, we're into steady drizzle category. And we are also losing overs now

20:19 (IST) Apr 18

RCB vs PBKS Live: What is the latest in the IPL?

Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings have made changes to their squads. Dasun Shanaka has joined GT as Glenn Phillips' injury-induced change. In the CSK camp, Dewald Brevis has come in for Gurjapneet Singh

20:04 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: Chinnaswamy pitch so far

Unlike its previous reputation as a batting haven, the Bengaluru surface has proven tricky this season, particularly for teams batting first. RCB’s batting coach Dinesh Karthik acknowledged that scoring has been difficult, especially early in the innings. In both home matches, RCB lost the toss and had to set a target, managing only 169 and 163 respectively.

Against Gujarat Titans, they struggled with swing and seam, while Delhi’s spinners exploited the two-paced surface to great effect.

Friday night’s conditions were slated to offer similar challenges. Persistent rains over the past week, including some showers earlier in the day, have added an extra layer of uncertainty

19:53 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: Continues to rain

Crowd is being entertained by the RCB vs CSK game from last season. Then, RCB had posted 218/5 in 20 overs and had defended the total by keeping CSK down to 191/7 by the end.

As it continues to drizzle, there are BCCI officials waiting by the boundary rope without any umbrella or jackets. The drizzle is that light. But covers can't come off until it stops completely.

We can get a 5-over-a-side match even if we start as late as 10.54pm

19:39 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: Virat Kohli and rest play the waiting game

The wait continues at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Visuals of Virat Kohli in the RCB dressing room.

19:31 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: What is the cut-off time?

As we wait, what is the cut-off time? 10.41pm IST is the cut-off time for toss. Meanwhile, 10.56pm is the cut-off time for the start of play at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

19:29 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: 18 April 2008

In the very first game of the IPL, Brendon McCullum unshackled himself and scored an absolutely unforgettable 158 from 73 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders. In reply, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who would hope they don't have the same fate today, were shut out for just 82 runs.

From that night, Ishant Sharma and Virat Kohli are the only players who are still involved in the IPL as players.

19:26 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: 17 years since IPL started

April 18, 2025 officially marks the day when the Indian Premier League (IPL) turns 18, considering the first-ever IPL match was played on the same day back in 2008.
The tournament has produced some incredible moments of brilliance over the years, enthralling one and all with constant twists and turns.

Even a target of 250 seems gettable within 20 overs, showcasing the incredible power and quality of batting.

A look at the 18 iconic moments in the league's history

READ FULL STORY

19:10 (IST) Apr 18

Today IPL Match Live: TOSS DELAYED!

As expected, toss has been delayed in Bengaluru with rain. Everyone stays inside as the IPL social media account informs that toss has been delayed. "Toss in Bengaluru has been delayed due to rain. Stay tuned for further updates," is the short update from the IPL. And the wait begins.

18:48 (IST) Apr 18

Today IPL Match Live: Eye on the sky

Adverse weather is expected to make its first presence felt this IPL season. We expected rain to play a role in the season opener but it went off without a glitch. That may not be the case tonight. There is steady rain in Bengaluru and the covers are on at the moment. We are headed towards a delayed start

18:36 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: Season so far for PBKS

PBKS results in IPL 2025 so far

Match 1: beat GT by 11 runs

Match 2: beat LSG by 8 wickets

Match 3: lost to RR by 50 runs

Match 4: beat CSK by 18 runs

Match 5: lost to SRH by 8 wickets

Match 6: beat KKR by 16 runs

18:33 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: Season so far for RCB

RCB results in IPL 2025 so far

Match 1: beat KKR by 7 wickets

Match 2: beat CSK by 50 runs

Match 3: lost to GT by 8 wickets

Match 4: beat MI by 12 runs

Match 5: lost to DC by 6 wickets

Match 6: beat RR by 9 wickets

18:21 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: Recent result

PBKS: Punjab Kings became the team to successfully defend the lowest total in IPL history when they shut down Kolkata Knight Riders for 95 runs, winning by 16 runs. At Mullanpur, Yuzvendra Chahal ran through the KKR batting and picked four wickets in the process. Marco Jansen was also pivotal in taking three wickets. All but Xavier Bartlett were economical in their bowling efforts.

18:17 (IST) Apr 18

IPL Live Score: Recent result

RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru come into the contest on the back of a 9-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. Phil Salt made the biggest impact that day with 65 runs from 33 balls. Virat Kohli, too, was equally lethal in chasing down the 174-run target with an unbeaten 62 runs from 45 balls. With the ball, Krunal Pandya was the top pick as he conceded just 29 runs from his quota of four overs.

18:12 (IST) Apr 18

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: Pre-match chatter

Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar: "Actually I haven't used it. I forgot that I can use saliva. When I saw (Mitchell) Starc yesterday, it came to my mind that I can use it. I'm not sure if it will help or not, but now that I remember I'll definitely use in the next match."

Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin: "It's about clearing the head and executing. You've got to be brave to go deep in this tournament and that's the mindset we want the players to have all the time."

18:10 (IST) Apr 18

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: IPL Points Table

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are currently third and fourth in the IPL Points Table, and the triumphant side tonight will move up to ten points - level with Delhi Capitals at the top - before they clash again on Sunday afternoon in New Chandigarh.

18:08 (IST) Apr 18

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: Captain Patidar vs. Captain Shreyas

On the surface, Rajat Patidar and Shreyas Iyer seem quite different. Iyer is an experienced IPL-winning captain with an impressive batting record, while Patidar is stepping into the captaincy role for the first time in the IPL without a storied batting résumé.

However, their similarities are notable. Both players exhibit a calm demeanor while guiding their teams, regardless of the results. Patidar leads with authority but without being overbearing, managing a star-studded lineup that includes Virat Kohli and Hazlewood. He will need to be at his strategic best against a diverse opponent.

As an accomplished player against spin, Patidar must work to neutralizse the dual threats of Chahal and Maxwell, particularly if the M Chinnaswamy pitch remains slow. Iyer, too, is adept at handling spin, making him the best-equipped player in the Punjab lineup to counter RCB's Krunal and Suyash.

18:07 (IST) Apr 18

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: Focus on Chahal, Maxwell

Chahal has recently returned to form with a four-wicket haul against Kolkata Knight Riders, while Maxwell’s ongoing struggles with the bat may not impact his spot in the lineup for this match.

Chahal is known for his mastery of lengths rather than relying on spectacular deliveries; he often entices batters with balls wide of off-stump, setting them up for catches in the deep. His clever pace variations add to the challenge, requiring batters to exert extra effort to hit him for sixes.

Maxwell employs a similar strategy, using precise control rather than big spinning deliveries. He has also seen success against right-handers in white-ball formats, which could be advantageous for Punjab, given that RCB's lineup consists mainly of right-handed batters.

18:05 (IST) Apr 18

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: IPL 2025 tonight

Hello and welcome to our continued live coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Tonight it is Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB have started poorly at home, losing two in two, and they'd be desperate to avoid making it a hat-trick of losses.

RCB vs PBKS Score, IPL 2025: Tim David and Josh Hazlewood put in a valiant effort, but in the end, the Punjab Kings emerged victorious against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a tough battle.

Nehal Wadhera played a crucial innings in the middle order, helping to steady Punjab’s nerves following some impressive bowling from Hazlewood.

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Earlier, David notched up his first IPL fifty, which was vital in lifting his team’s score to a respectable total after they were reeling at 63 for 9. His contribution helped Punjab reach 95 runs in a rain-affected match reduced to 14 overs per side.

The pitch offered some assistance to the bowlers due to being under covers, causing the ball to stick. Only Patidar and David were able to score freely, while the rest of the lineup struggled to reach double digits. Hazlewood effectively challenged the technique of the Punjab batters, claiming three wickets, but his efforts weren’t enough to secure a win. Other RCB bowlers tried hard, but loose deliveries were punished.

With this result, RCB now has four wins and three losses. The two teams will meet again in a couple of days, and RCB will be eager to bounce back.