Overview

• Punjab Kings moved to second place in the IPL standings after defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets in a rain-curtailed match at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
• RCB's batting woes at home continued as they posted just 95/9 in 14 overs, with Tim David's unbeaten 50 being the only highlight in an otherwise poor performance.
• Josh Hazlewood's impressive 3/14 and late resistance from RCB's bowlers were not enough to stop Nehal Wadhera's composed 33*, which guided Punjab to victory with 11 balls to spare.
• Rajasthan Royals, currently eighth in the standings, are desperate to end their three-match losing streak as they prepare to host Lucknow Super Giants, who sit in fifth with four wins from seven matches.
• RR captain Sanju Samson remains doubtful for the match due to a side strain, with the team awaiting scan results to determine his availability.