Overview

• The match at Bangalore's Chinnaswamy Stadium was delayed by over two hours due to rain, reducing it to 14 overs per side.
• RCB managed only 95/9 after a top-order collapse, with Tim David's unbeaten 50 off 26 balls providing a late boost.
• Punjab Kings' disciplined bowling effort, led by Marco Jansen (2/10) and Arshdeep Singh (2/23), kept RCB under pressure.
• Nehal Wadhera anchored PBKS's chase with a composed 33* off 19 balls, ensuring victory in 12.1 overs despite early setbacks.
• The win marked RCB's third consecutive home defeat this season, while PBKS climbed to second place on the IPL points table.