April 20, 2025
Nehal Wadhera powers PBKS to victory in a rain-affected IPL 2025 thriller at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
🗓 Match Overview: Rain, Drama, and PBKS’s Dominance
The IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 18, 2025, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was a rain-shortened 14-over spectacle. PBKS chased down RCB’s 95/9 with 11 balls to spare, securing a 5-wicket victory. Dive into the thrilling moments, standout performances, and key takeaways from this high-octane match!
A rain delay reduced the game to 14 overs per side, setting the stage for a bowler-dominated contest. PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl, exploiting a sticky, bouncy pitch to restrict RCB to 95/9. In response, PBKS’s Nehal Wadhera and Marcus Stoinis powered a clinical chase, finishing at 98/5 in 12.1 overs.
💥 RCB’s Batting Struggles: Tim David’s Lone Fight
🔻 Top-Order Collapse
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Phil Salt (4) fell in the first over to Arshdeep Singh.
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Virat Kohli (1) was dismissed in the third, caught off Arshdeep.
⚔️ Patidar’s Brief Resistance
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Captain Rajat Patidar’s 23 (18 balls, 1 six) offered hope.
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Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed him, leaving RCB at 41/6.
🌟 Tim David Shines
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Tim David’s unbeaten 50* (26 balls, 3 sixes) was a masterclass.
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His 21-run onslaught in Harpreet Brar’s final over was a highlight.
🔥 PBKS Bowling Brilliance
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Arshdeep Singh: 2/16
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Yuzvendra Chahal: 2/11
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Marco Jansen: 2/10
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Harpreet Brar: 2 wickets
PBKS dismantled RCB’s lineup with relentless bowling and sharp fielding.
🏏 PBKS’s Winning Chase: Wadhera’s Heroics
🐢 Slow Start
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Openers Priyansh Arya (16) and Prabhsimran Singh struggled.
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They reached 12/0 after two overs and fell early to Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood.
💥 Hazlewood’s Double Strike
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Josh Hazlewood (3/14) removed Shreyas Iyer and Josh Inglis in the eighth over.
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PBKS were 53/4 at that point.
🧠 Wadhera’s Match-Turning Knock
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Nehal Wadhera’s unbeaten 33 (19 balls, 2 sixes, 2 fours) shifted momentum.
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He scored 18 runs off Suyash Sharma’s 11th over.
🎯 Stoinis Finishes in Style
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Marcus Stoinis (7* off 2) smashed a six and a boundary.
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PBKS sealed the chase in 12.1 overs.
⚡ Key Moments That Defined the Match
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Rain Impact: A two-hour rain delay created a bowler-friendly pitch.
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RCB’s Collapse: Eight RCB batters scored single digits.
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Wadhera’s Maturity: Calm assault on spin ensured PBKS stayed ahead.
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PBKS Fielding: Sharp catches by Josh Inglis, Marco Jansen, and Nehal Wadhera.
🏅 Player of the Match: Tim David’s Valiant Effort
Despite RCB’s loss, Tim David earned Player of the Match for his explosive 50* (26 balls) and two catches. He adapted brilliantly to the tricky pitch, proving his worth lower down the order.
📊 Points Table Impact
PBKS’s victory propelled them to second place with 10 points (5 wins in 7 games), while RCB slipped to fourth with 8 points (4 wins in 7 games), marking their third straight home defeat in IPL 2025.
📺 Where to Watch Highlights
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🔗 IPLT20.com – Official
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📱 JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar – Streaming platforms
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🖥 ESPNcricinfo – Ball-by-ball updates and scorecards
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