The match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Punjab Kings was interrupted due to rain but the excitement continued till late night. Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a massive total and Punjab Kings failed to reach the target. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the game by 60 runs and the hopes for playoff of Punjab Kings ended. So let’s get into the article to check out the full details of the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Punjab Kings.
A look back to the game between Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field first and it was one of the biggest Mistakes of the team in the game. The fielding unit of Punjab Kings was really disappointing as they dropped multiple catches and that created massive problems.
The bowling unit of Punjab Kings presented a brilliant performance as they removed Faf du Plessis for just 9 while Will Jacks went back to the pavilion for 12. Virat Kohli got two lifelines as the fielding unit of Punjab Kings dropped two catches and that was the major problem for the side as Virat Kohli smashed 92 from 47.
Rajat Patidar also received a lifeline as his catch was also dropped and he smashed 55 from 23 while Cameron Green contributed 46 from 27 and Dinesh Karthik added 18 from 7. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished their innings at 241 with the loss of 7 wickets after 20 overs.
In the reply, Punjab Kings lost Prabhsimran Singh for just 6 while his partner Jonny Bairstow contributed 27 from 16. Rilee Rossouw came out in the third position and he smashed 61 from 27.
Shashank Singh contributed 37 out of 19. After that, no one took responsibility as Jitesh Sharma was out after scoring 5 while Liam Livingstone went back to the pavilion without opening his account. The captain of the side Sam Curran contributed 22 from 16. Punjab Kings ended their innings at 181 all out. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the game by 60 runs.
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