Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Banglore — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Royal Challengers Banglore won the match by 8 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 May 29, 2025, 09:43 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Banglore won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 413 runs and 11 wickets fall between Punjab Kings (206/9 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challengers Banglore (207/2 in 19.0 overs).
2. Punjab Kings Innings Breakdown (206/9)
Batting in the first innings, Punjab Kings finished on 206/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Punjab Kings accumulated 50 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. S. Iyer spearheaded the batting effort with 54 runs off 33 balls (including 6 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 163.6). Valuable middle-order support came from P. Arya, who contributed 53 runs off 32 deliveries, while M. Jensan added 52 (15b). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Hazelwood led the bowling figures with 5/31 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.75), assisted by Kunal Pandiya (3/31 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Banglore Chase & Second Innings Summary (207/2)
Pursuing a target of 207 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Banglore recorded 207/2 in 19.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.89 runs per over. Myank Agarwal anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Banglore with 81 runs from 42 balls (8 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 192.9), alongside Virat Kohli who chipped in with 56 off 38 balls. Defending the total, M. Jensan delivered a key spell of 1/15 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while A. Brar finished with 1/23 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rajat Patidar and Myank Agarwal (Royal Challengers Banglore), who combined for 85 runs off 45 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Yash Dyal 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—M. Jensan (Punjab Kings) topped the match rankings with 160.0 total points, followed closely by Josh Hazelwood (153.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Josh Hazelwood.