Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Banglore — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Punjab Kings won the match by 3 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Punjab Kings took on Royal Challengers Banglore on Apr 28, 2025, 12:04 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Punjab Kings won the match by 3 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 405 runs and 11 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Banglore (202/4 in 20.0 overs) and Punjab Kings (203/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Banglore Innings Breakdown (202/4)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Banglore finished on 202/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Banglore accumulated 73 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 51 runs off 35 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 145.7). Valuable middle-order support came from D. Paddikal, who contributed 50 runs off 30 deliveries, while J. Bathel added 47 (23b). With the ball in the first innings, Glenn Maxwell led the bowling figures with 2/18 in 3.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by A. Brar (1/42 in 4.0 overs).
3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (203/7)
Pursuing a target of 203 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 203/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.15 runs per over. J. English anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 46 runs from 19 balls (1 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 242.1), alongside Glenn Maxwell who chipped in with 43 off 24 balls. Defending the total, Syush Sharma delivered a key spell of 3/47 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.75, while Josh Hazelwood finished with 2/31 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by J. Bathel and Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Banglore), who combined for 85 runs off 46 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with J. English making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Glenn Maxwell (Punjab Kings) topped the match rankings with 147.0 total points, followed closely by Syush Sharma (93.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Glenn Maxwell.