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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have sealed their berth for the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which is scheduled to take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3. 


RCB beat PBKS by eight wickets. 

RCB becomes the first team to seal berth IPL 2025 final. 

 Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings looks dejected following the team's defeat in the 2025 IPL Qualifier Finals match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at New PCA Stadium on May 29, 2025, in Chandigarh, India

Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings looks dejected following the team's defeat in the 2025 IPL Qualifier Finals match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at New PCA Stadium on May 29, 2025, in Chandigarh, India

'We have lost the battle, but...': Gutted Shreyas Iyer breaks silence after PBKS' humiliating defeat against RCB in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025

Shreyas Iyer wasn't able to contribute much to his side's total and was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood for just two runs as PBKS failed to put up a big total

Shreyas Iyer got dismissed cheaply against RCB

PBKS suffered a batting collapse and got bundled out for just 101 runs against RCB

Shreyas Iyer in this frame

'Just a wild swing...': Sunil Gavaskar blasts Shreyas Iyer's shot selection amid PBKS' batting collapse against RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by eight wickets to seal their spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final. 

RCB seals spot in IPL 2025 final. 

omario Shepherd of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates after taking the wicket of Harpreet Brar of Punjab Kings during the 2025 IPL Qualifier Finals match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at New PCA Stadium 

omario Shepherd of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates after taking the wicket of Harpreet Brar of Punjab Kings during the 2025 IPL Qualifier Finals match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at New PCA Stadium

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 highlights: Suyash Sharma's three-fers, followed by Phil Salt's unbeaten half-century, help RCB seal berth in IPL final after nine years

Suyash Sharma's three-wicket haul helped the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to dismantle Punjab Kings on just 101 runs in the Qualifier 1 clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

RCB bundled out PBKS on 101 runs in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1. 

Suyash Sharma picked up three wickets vs PBKS in IPL 2025 qualifier 1. 

Suyash Sharma of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates after dismissing Musheer Khan of Punjab Kings during the 2025 IPL Qualifier Finals match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

'No one wasn't able to read...': Suyash Sharma reveals his masterplan after RCB dismantle PBKS for 101 in Qualifier 1

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Swastik Chikara predicted that the Bengaluru-based franchise will easily qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final. 

RCB vs PBKS Qualifier 1 will take place at New PCA Stadium. 

Swastik Chikara predicted that RCB can easily beat PBKS. 

Swastik Chikara and Rajat Patidar

'Punjab ko harake phir Ahmedabad jaana hai mujhe...': RCB star's bold prediction for Qualifier 1 goes viral, watch VIDEO

Josh Hazlewood comes back in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) playing XI in the Qualifier 1 clash against the Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh.

Rajat Patidar opts to bowl against Punjab Kings. 

Josh Hazlewood to feature for RCB in IPL 2025 Qualifier against Punjab Kings. 

Rajat Patidar and Shreyas Iyer at toss

PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1: Josh Hazlewood returns as RCB captain, Rajat Patidar opts to bowl against Punjab Kings, check playing XIs

Shane Watson feels Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will end up lifting the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title

Shane Watson thinks RCB will hold the IPL 2025 title

RCB will take on PBKS in IPL 2025's Qualifier 1

RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame

'With all that has happened with Virat Kohli…': Ex-CSK star places his bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win IPL 2025 title

Josh Hazlewood wants Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to be wary of Punjab Kings' (PBKS) challenge ahead of IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

RCB's Josh Hazlewood feels PBKS have a home advantage in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 clash

The IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between PBKS and RCB will be played in Chandigarh's Mullanpur stadium

RCB's superstar pacer Josh Hazlewood in this frame

Josh Hazlewood warns RCB of PBKS' biggest advantage in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, says 'They are a tough opposition and we are...'

All eyes are on IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 which will see Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on each other for a spot in final

Stage is set for the PBKS vs RCB's IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 clash

Both the teams are gunning for their maiden IPL title

PBKS' Shreyas Iyer (L) and RCB's Virat Kohli in frame

EXPLAINED: Know what will happen if PBKS vs RCB's IPL 2025 Qualifiers 1 gets abandoned due to rain

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 with their sights set ticket to finale

PBKS will face RCB in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

Know what would be the predicted XIs of both the sides

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (R) is congratulated by Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame

PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing XI: RCB welcome back key match-winner, PBKS to be bolstered by Rs 18 Cr star in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

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MI captain Hardik Pandya said that it's luxury to have Jasprit Bumrah in his team after Paltans' 20-run win over Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 Eliminator

Hardik Pandya feels Jasprit Bumrah is like Mumbai housing prices after MI's win over GT

MI got the better of GT by 20 runs in the IPL 2025 Eliminator

Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah (R) and captain Hardik Pandya in this frame

'It's like Mumbai housing prices, he's that expensive': Hardik Pandya heaps ultimate praise on MI's match-winner after defeating GT in IPL 2025 Eliminator

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Shubman Gill lashed out at GT's poor fielding after painful loss to MI

Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill in this frame

'Not easy when we...': Shubman Gill left shattered after GT's painful defeat against MI in Eliminator clash which ended their IPL 2025 campaign

Mumbai Indians knocked out Gujarat Titans with a convincing 20-run win in the IPL 2025 Eliminator clash to meet PBKS in the Qualifier 2 battle

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Mumbai Indians got the better of Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in the IPL 2025 Eliminator clash

Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma (R) plays a shot as Gujarat Titans' Kusal Mendis watches on during their IPL 2025 Eliminator clash

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Rohit Sharma bagged a historic milestone during MI vs GT's IPL 2025 Eliminator clash as he became the first India to belt 300 sixes in glitzy league's history

Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma in frame

Rohit Sharma turns ultimate six-hitting machine, becomes first Indian to achieve this historic feat in IPL

MI's Rohit Sharma became only second batter after Virat Kohli to cross 7000 runs in IPL history. He achieved this feat during IPL 2025 Eliminator clash against GT

MI's Rohit Sharma achieved a historic feat during MI vs GT's IPL 2025 Eliminator clash

Rohit Sharma became just the second batter to score 7000 runs in IPL

Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma in this frame

Rohit Sharma scripts history with blistering fifty in GT vs MI's Eliminator clash, becomes only second batter in IPL to bag this mega milestone

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Punjab vs Bangalore Match Stats

Qualifier 1, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

'We have lost the battle, but...': Gutted Shreyas Iyer breaks silence after PBKS' humiliating defeat against RCB in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2025

Thu 29 May, 19:30:00 IST

RCB, who chose to field

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 20

PBKS
157/6 (20.0 ov)

RCB
159/3 (18.5 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 7 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 18

RCB
95/9 (14.0 ov)

PBKS
98/5 (12.1 ov)

Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 5 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 09

PBKS
181 (17.0 ov)

RCB
241/7 (20.0 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 60 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Michael Gough (ENG), Virender Sharma (IND) and Rohan Pandit (IND)

Referee
Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)

News updates

'We have lost the battle, but...': Gutted Shreyas Iyer breaks silence after PBKS' humiliating defeat against RCB in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025

'Just a wild swing...': Sunil Gavaskar blasts Shreyas Iyer's shot selection amid PBKS' batting collapse against RCB

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 highlights: Suyash Sharma's three-fers, followed by Phil Salt's unbeaten half-century, help RCB seal berth in IPL final after nine years

'No one wasn't able to read...': Suyash Sharma reveals his masterplan after RCB dismantle PBKS for 101 in Qualifier 1

'Punjab ko harake phir Ahmedabad jaana hai mujhe...': RCB star's bold prediction for Qualifier 1 goes viral, watch VIDEO

PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1: Josh Hazlewood returns as RCB captain, Rajat Patidar opts to bowl against Punjab Kings, check playing XIs

'With all that has happened with Virat Kohli…': Ex-CSK star places his bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win IPL 2025 title

Josh Hazlewood warns RCB of PBKS' biggest advantage in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, says 'They are a tough opposition and we are...'

EXPLAINED: Know what will happen if PBKS vs RCB's IPL 2025 Qualifiers 1 gets abandoned due to rain

PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing XI: RCB welcome back key match-winner, PBKS to be bolstered by Rs 18 Cr star in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

Punjab vs Bangalore Match Stats

Qualifier 1, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

'We have lost the battle, but...': Gutted Shreyas Iyer breaks silence after PBKS' humiliating defeat against RCB in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2025

Thu 29 May, 19:30:00 IST

RCB, who chose to field

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 20

PBKS157/6 (20.0 ov)

RCB159/3 (18.5 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 7 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 18

RCB95/9 (14.0 ov)

PBKS98/5 (12.1 ov)

Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 5 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 09

PBKS181 (17.0 ov)

RCB241/7 (20.0 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 60 runs

Umpires

UmpireMichael Gough (ENG), Virender Sharma (IND) and Rohan Pandit (IND)

RefereeVengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)

News updates

'We have lost the battle, but...': Gutted Shreyas Iyer breaks silence after PBKS' humiliating defeat against RCB in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025

'Just a wild swing...': Sunil Gavaskar blasts Shreyas Iyer's shot selection amid PBKS' batting collapse against RCB

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 highlights: Suyash Sharma's three-fers, followed by Phil Salt's unbeaten half-century, help RCB seal berth in IPL final after nine years

'No one wasn't able to read...': Suyash Sharma reveals his masterplan after RCB dismantle PBKS for 101 in Qualifier 1

'Punjab ko harake phir Ahmedabad jaana hai mujhe...': RCB star's bold prediction for Qualifier 1 goes viral, watch VIDEO

PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1: Josh Hazlewood returns as RCB captain, Rajat Patidar opts to bowl against Punjab Kings, check playing XIs

'With all that has happened with Virat Kohli…': Ex-CSK star places his bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win IPL 2025 title

Josh Hazlewood warns RCB of PBKS' biggest advantage in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, says 'They are a tough opposition and we are...'

EXPLAINED: Know what will happen if PBKS vs RCB's IPL 2025 Qualifiers 1 gets abandoned due to rain

PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing XI: RCB welcome back key match-winner, PBKS to be bolstered by Rs 18 Cr star in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

PBKS
157/6 (20.0 ov)

RCB
159/3 (18.5 ov)

RCB
95/9 (14.0 ov)

PBKS
98/5 (12.1 ov)

PBKS
181 (17.0 ov)

RCB
241/7 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Michael Gough (ENG), Virender Sharma (IND) and Rohan Pandit (IND)

Referee
Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)