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🔥 Power Start, Slippery Middle: PBKS Set 157 Against RCB
Punjab Kings started aggressively in Match 37 of PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025, as openers Priyansh Arya (22 off 15) and Prabhsimran Singh (33 off 17) stitched a fiery partnership. With 62 runs on the board by the end of the powerplay, it seemed Punjab was on course for a total well beyond 180. However, the momentum was soon snatched away by RCB’s disciplined bowling, especially by Krunal Pandya, who led the fightback with a tight spell and crucial wickets.
At the halfway stage, PBKS were 76/4, eventually ending with 157/6 in 20 overs at the Mullanpur Stadium, a par total on this dual-paced pitch.
🏆 Man of the Moment: Krunal Pandya Spins a Web
Krunal Pandya was undoubtedly the Man of the Bowling for RCB in the first innings. Krunal, the standout performer with the ball, returned excellent figures of 4-0-25-2. His quick dismissals of both openers disrupted PBKS’s flow just when they looked set to accelerate. Varying his pace and using the surface well, Krunal triggered a collapse that saw PBKS slip from 68/2 to 114/6 in the span of a few overs. Alongside him, Suyash Sharma kept the pressure on with smart variations, choking the scoring rate during the middle overs.
- ✅ Dismissed both openers – Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh – in quick succession.
- ✅ Mixed his pace and angles beautifully to keep batters guessing.
- ✅ Played a critical role during the powerplay and middle overs.
His dismissal of Prabhsimran in the 6th over halted PBKS’s early aggression and triggered a collapse.
✨ First Innings Highlights: PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025
Punjab Kings’ batting innings in Match 37 of IPL 2025 began with a burst of energy, thanks to an aggressive opening stand between Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya. Prabhsimran led the charge with a fiery 33 off just 17 balls, showcasing a wide range of strokes including a sublime scoop off Hazlewood and several crisp pulls and drives against Bhuvneshwar and Krunal. At the other end, Priyansh Arya supported brilliantly with 22 off 15 balls, launching a six over midwicket and driving fluently through the off-side before falling to Krunal Pandya while attempting a big hit.
After the powerplay, PBKS found themselves at a solid 62/1, but the middle overs brought a collapse. Shreyas Iyer struggled to find fluency, managing just 6 runs before slicing a catch to long-on. Josh Inglis looked promising with a brisk 29 off 17 deliveries, executing a reverse scoop and smashing a six down the ground. However, his dismissal by Suyash Sharma, who cleaned him up with a skiddy leg-break, marked the beginning of a slide. Nehal Wadhera was involved in a dreadful mix-up with Inglis and was run out, while Marcus Stoinis fell for just 1, bowled through the gate by a peach of a googly from Suyash—who ended with two wickets in one over.
With PBKS stumbling at 114/6, the finishing act was left to Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen. Shashank dropped anchor, playing a calm and steady knock of 31* off 33 balls, surviving a tough chance dropped by Dayal in the death overs. At the other end, Marco Jansen played a smart cameo, rotating strike effectively and sealing the innings with a six off the final ball. His unbeaten 25 off 20 helped push PBKS to a respectable total of 157/6.
- 🏏 Top Scorers:
- Prabhsimran Singh – 33 (17), 5x4s, 1×6
- Josh Inglis – 29 (17), 2x4s, 1×6
- Shashank Singh – 31* (33), steady finish
- Marco Jansen – 25* (20), big six off last ball
- 💥 Quick Fire Start:
PBKS reached 62/1 in the powerplay with Prabhsimran playing innovatively across the line.
Despite the wobble, PBKS managed a late recovery, thanks to Shashank Singh’s unbeaten 31 off 33 and Marco Jansen’s handy 25 off 20*, which included a last-ball six off Hazlewood. They combined for a valuable 43-run stand in the final six overs, taking the total to 157/6 in 20 overs on the dual-paced Mullanpur pitch.
PBKS struck 12 fours and 4 sixes, with Inglis and Prabhsimran showcasing cheeky innovation, including scoops and dance-down-the-track shots. While 157 seems just about par, the match is evenly poised, with RCB’s chase set to be an intriguing one under lights.
- 🌀 Mid-Innings Collapse:
From 68/2 to 114/6 – a rapid fall of wickets as Krunal and Suyash Sharma applied the brakes. - 🔥 Death Overs Recovery:
Shashank and Jansen added 43 off the last 6 overs, ensuring PBKS reached a defendable score.
🎯 Boundary Bonanza: 4s & 6s from the Punjab Camp
PBKS smashed a total of 16 boundaries (12 fours and 4 sixes). Here’s the breakdown:
🧨 FOURS
- Prabhsimran Singh – 5
- Priyansh Arya – 3
- Josh Inglis – 2
- Shreyas Iyer – 1
- Shashank Singh – 1
🚀 SIXES
- Priyansh Arya – 1 (pulled Yash Dayal over midwicket)
- Prabhsimran Singh – 1 (scoop over fine leg)
- Josh Inglis – 1 (dance down vs Krunal)
- Marco Jansen – 1 (last ball of the innings vs Hazlewood)
Boundary highlights included a cheeky reverse scoop from Inglis, a massive six by Jansen in the 20th over, and Prabhsimran’s stylish flicks over midwicket.
Conclusion:
With Krunal Pandya turning the game around in the middle overs and PBKS recovering late, Match 37 of PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025 promises a thrilling second innings. RCB will need a solid start to overcome Punjab’s spirited defense.
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