RCB Beat PBKS in IPL 2025 Mullanpur Rematch

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by seven wickets in their IPL 2025 clash at Mullanpur, avenging their earlier loss to PBKS. PBKS posted 157/6 after a strong opening but were checked by RCB spinners Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, who claimed two wickets each. RCB's chase was anchored by a 103-run partnership between Virat Kohli, who remained unbeaten on 73, and Devdutt Padikkal, who scored 61. This win marked RCB’s fifth away victory of the season and elevated Kohli to third in the tournament run-scoring charts. Kohli’s enthusiastic celebration with Romario Shepherd highlighted RCB's spirited performance. PBKS dropped to fourth in the standings and will next face Kolkata Knight Riders.