IPL 2025: RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the IPL 2025 final. After winning the toss, PBKS opted to bowl first.
RCB, batting first, posted a total of 190 runs. In response, PBKS could only manage 184 runs.
PBKS suffered a narrow 6-run defeat in the Indian Premier League 2025 final. Captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Bangalore set a competitive target of 190 in their allotted 20 overs. However, PBKS fell short by just 6 runs.
Let’s take a look at the 5 villains behind PBKS’ loss that cost them the IPL trophy:
IPL 2025 : 1 Final, 5 Mistakes — Punjab Kings Hands Trophy to RCB
Captain Shreyas Iyer’s Big Blunder
The hero of the second qualifier, Shreyas Iyer, made a crucial mistake in the final.
When his team needed him most in the middle order, he threw away his wicket and was dismissed for just 1 run.
His flop show with the bat became a major reason for PBKS’ loss in the final.
Nehal Wadhera Turned Liability for Punjab
Nehal Wadhera, who had a strong season for PBKS, failed to deliver in the final against Bangalore.
He batted at a strike rate below 100, scoring 15 runs off 18 balls. His slow innings created pressure on the team, contributing significantly to their defeat.
Marcus Stoinis — One Six and Out
Marcus Stoinis started with a six but got out on the very next ball. His reckless shot cost team dearly.
That dismissal marked a turning point, pushing the game out of team’s hands and proving costly in their hunt for the title.
Prabhsimran Flopped on the Big Day
Opener Prabhsimran Singh couldn’t rise to the occasion in the final.
He scored 26 runs off 22 balls — a mediocre performance that failed to give team a solid start.
His inability to fire was another key factor in the team’s narrow defeat.
Josh Inglis’s Costly Mistake
Josh Inglis did play a quickfire knock of 39 runs off 23 balls, but his early dismissal proved costly.
Had he stayed on the crease a little longer, the result could have been different. His hasty exit was a big blow to PBKS’s chase.
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