Marcus Stoinis Hits Winning Shot as PBKS Beat RCB
Nehal Wadhera's cameo and Marcus Stoinis' winning shot were the highlights of the match, as PBKS secured a 5-wicket victory over RCB in a rain-curtailed IPL 2025 clash. The team's inconsistent performances continue to be a concern, but the win provides a much-needed boost to their morale.
Punjab Kings secured a 5-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a rain-curtailed IPL 2025 match, with Marcus Stoinis hitting the winning shot and Nehal Wadhera playing a crucial cameo of 23 off 13 balls.
The match, played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, saw RCB post a challenging 95/9 in 14 overs after PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl. Tim David was the standout performer for RCB, scoring an unbeaten 50 and collecting 21 runs off the final over. Rajat Patidar was the next best scorer for RCB with 23.
For PBKS, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, and Yuzvendra Chahal all picked up a couple of wickets. Chasing 96, PBKS were four wickets down when Nehal Wadhera and Josh Hazlewood impressed, helping their team survive a batting collapse. Prabhsimran Singh was dismissed by Bhuvi for 13, while Priyansh Arya scored 16.
The win was a much-needed boost for PBKS, who have been struggling with inconsistent performances from some of their key players, including Glenn Maxwell. The Australian cricketer has been criticized for his disappointing performance, scoring only 41 runs in six matches in IPL 2025.
The victory marks a significant turnaround for PBKS, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. With players like Marcus Stoinis and Nehal Wadhera stepping up to the plate, the team will hope to overcome their struggles and make a strong push for the playoffs.