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Punjab Kings' bowlers dismantled RCB for just 95 runs in a rain-shortened IPL match. Arshdeep Singh struck early by dismissing Virat Kohli cheaply, while Harpreet Brar shined in his season debut. Tim David's unbeaten fifty was the only resistance for RCB in a dismal batting display. PBKS' disciplined bowling attack shared wickets to secure a dominant position.

Key Points: Punjab Kings Crush RCB for 95 in Rain-Hit IPL Clash

  • Arshdeep Singh removed Kohli early for 1(3)
  • Harpreet Brar took 2 wickets in his season debut
  • Tim David's 50* lone bright spot for RCB
  • PBKS bowlers shared 9 wickets in 14 overs
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Punjab Kings restrict Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 95/9 in rain-curtailed match

PBKS bowlers dominate as RCB collapse to 95/9 in 14-over match, with Arshdeep, Jansen, and Brar sharing wickets.

"Marco Jansen (2/10) was the pick of the bowlers for PBKS – Match Report"

Bengaluru April 18

Punjab Kings' bowlers stuck to their plans and restricted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 95/9 in the rain-curtailed match in which each side will get to play 14 overs.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The duo of Virat Kohli and Phil Salt opened the innings for RCB. Arshdeep Singh removed Phil Salt in the very first over for 4. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar joined Virat Kohli in the middle.

In the second over, Rajat Patidar crossed 1000 IPL runs and became the second fastest Indian batter to do so. Arshdeep took early wickets as he removed Virat Kohli in the third over for 1(3), and Liam Livingstone joined Patidar at the crease.

Xavier Bartlett removed Livingstone in the fourth over, for 4. PBKS players took good catches in the power-play, Jitesh Sharma joined RCB skipper. Veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal removed wicketkeeper/batter Jitesh Sharma for two in the 7th over. RCB kept losing wickets in regular intervals.

RCB's impact player Manoj Bhandage didn't make any impact with the bat as he was removed by Jansen for one in the ninth over.

Harpreet Brar, playing his first match of this season, took back-to-back wickets in his first over. He removed Bhuvneshwar for 8 and Yash Dayal in the 12th over.

David was the lone warrior for RCB in batting. He smashed three sixes in the final over and scored fifty.

Marco Jansen (2/ 10)was the pick of the bowlers for PBKS. Arshdeep, Chahal, and Brar took two wickets each, and Xavier Bartlett grabbed a wicket.

Brief score: Royal Challengers Bengaluru ( Tim David 50*, Rajat Patidar 23; Marco Jansen (2/10) vs Punjab Kings.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What a bowling performance by PBKS! Arshdeep and Brar were on fire 🔥 RCB's batting collapse was painful to watch though. Only Tim David showed some fight.
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Priya S.
Tim David's innings was the only silver lining in this match for RCB fans. That final over was pure entertainment! 💪
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Amit J.
Respectful criticism: RCB's batting order needs serious rethinking. Can't keep relying on just 1-2 players every match. The middle order collapse has become a pattern now.
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Sneha M.
Harpreet Brar with those crucial wickets in his first match of the season! PBKS finally showing some bowling strength after struggling earlier in the tournament.
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Vikram P.
Rain-affected matches are always tricky, but PBKS adapted better today. Their fielding was sharp too - those catches made all the difference!
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Neha R.
As an RCB fan, this was tough to watch 😔 But credit where it's due - PBKS bowlers executed their plans perfectly. Hope we bounce back stronger next match!

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