Can payback come sweeter than this? Just two days after losing to Punjab Kings in a thriller, Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to Mullanpur with one mission—revenge.
And they delivered it in style. With a 7-wicket win, RCB evened the score and moved to 10 points in 8 games, keeping top-four hopes alive in IPL 2025.
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Why do Punjab Kings keep collapsing after good starts? That’s the question again.
Prabhsimran Singh’s 33 off 17 and debutant Priyansh Arya’s 22 gave them a good start. But what followed was all too familiar—a mid-innings collapse.
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Once RCB’s spinners Suyash Sharma and Krunal Pandya applied the brakes, the innings went flat. Shreyas Iyer’s Mullanpur blues continued—6(10) this time.
Here’s his record at this venue:
10(5) vs RR
9(7) vs CSK
0(2) vs KKR
6(10) vs RCB
Just 25 runs in 24 balls. Time to rethink his role?
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And that’s exactly why fans are asking—should Shreyas take classes from Kohli? On the same pitch, against the same attack, Kohli looked composed and unshakable.
His ability to read the game, absorb pressure and anchor the innings is something Iyer could definitely learn from, say netizens.
When RCB lost Phil Salt early, were alarm bells ringing? Maybe. But Virat Kohli walked in like a man on a mission. Calm, calculated, clinical—Kohli turned back the clock with an unbeaten 73 off 54.
Was this just another half-century? Or a statement that he’s still the heartbeat of RCB?
Partnering with Devdutt Padikkal—who himself bounced back with a 61— the duo took apart Punjab’s spirit.
And with Rajat Patidar finishing the chase, RCB romped home with 3 overs to spare. Is this the turning point of their season? Maybe. RCB’s bowling was tighter, fielding sharper and intent clearer. Suyash’s quiet brilliance, Krunal’s control and the middle-over chokehold did the trick.
And on the other end, Punjab looked uninspired—especially in the field. They lacked energy, spark and most of all, answers.
With Shreyas and Inglis not firing, is it time for some tough calls? 10 points in 8 games, RCB are on the up and they’ve found their rhythm just when the playoff push is on.
One thing’s for sure—don’t mess with the King (Kohli) and get away. RCB came for revenge. They got it.
