RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match 34 Highlights: Punjab Kings Win the Game by Nehal Wadhera's Betting

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 34: Man of the Match

Tim David delivered an innings-winning performance in IPL 2025 Match 34 when Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) thoroughly outplayed nail-biting conquerors Punjab Kings (PBKS) and thoroughly deserved the award of Man of the Match.
 

David contributed a scorching knock with a score of 50 runs from 26 balls, with some breathtaking sixes. His fire-branded innings came when RCB needed an extraordinary finish. With his uncontrolled power and impeccable timing, he struck two huge sixes, turning the game in RCB's favor in the final overs.

David's dominant strokeplay was the choice of the game, and his clean striking of the ball under pressure was a demonstration of his class as one of the most dreaded finishers of T20 cricket. His 50 in no time provided the much-needed push to RCB to post a gargantuan total.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 34: Top Performers

Tim David 50*(26)

Tim David's 50*-off-26-balls half-century pulled the game out of the flames. End-over and occasional big six-hitting by him added solidity to RCB's bottom line score and the edge to them to complete a comeback with a hard-pressed score. Pressure-handling skills by David, ably supported by interval-boundary-hitting, were in RCB's favor.

Nehal Wadhera 33*(19)

Nehal Wadhera was Punjab Kings' chase mastermind scorer with 33* off 19 balls. His aggressive middle-over shots at the right moment again prolonged the chase, as he played fashionably and silently in the difficult period. Wadhera's boundary at the right moment put PBKS back on track.

Josh Hazlewood 3/14 (3 Overs)

Josh Hazlewood dominated with the ball, taking a match-winning 3/14 in 3 overs. His capacity to bowl during powerplay as well as death was the difference for RCB's win. Hazlewood's accuracy and clever changes kept PBKS batsmen on the back foot, as RCB broke crucial stands.

Marco Jansen 2/10 (3 Overs)

Marco Jansen was bowler's choice for Punjab Kings with the revival of 2/10 in his 3 overs. His tight bowling and caution around RCB batsman made all the difference in middle overs phase. Marco's stoppage at death disrupted RCB's hold and provided hope for PBKS.

Harpreet Brar 2/25 (2 Overs)

Harpreet Brar also performed a match-turning spell for Punjab Kings, taking 2 wickets for 25 runs off 2 overs. Brar's timing at mid-overs helped Punjab join the battle again. His art of being tight and suffocating partnerships was useful for the PBKS bowling group.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 34: 1st Innings Summary
 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru could try their best in the first innings against Punjab Kings. Tim David was the star of the show with an unbeaten 52 off as many as 26 balls, leading the innings in the direction it had to with aggressive zeal. Rajat Patidar contributed a handy 23 off 18 balls, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar went along with ease with 8 off 13 balls as the innings came to a quiet end.

The Punjab Kings bowlers were in control of things and snapped important wickets at regular intervals. Most cost-effective and miserly among them was Marco Jansen, taking figures of 2 for 10 off 3 overs. Yuzvendra Chahal also had his share in the fun with 2 wickets for 11 runs. Harpreet Brar also joined the fray with 2 wickets in his kitty for 25 runs in 2 overs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 34: 2nd Innings Summary

Pursuing a modest aggregate, Punjab Kings were shaken early by Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers who added with hostile accuracy. Nehal Wadhera played sensibly at one end and saved the team with a calm unbeaten 33 off only 19 balls, demonstrating maturity and clean striking in hopeless situations. He kept a good run rate with wickets falling around him.

Priyansh Arya contributed a 16 off 11 balls and some hopes, but his spell was cut short. Josh Inglis did not ignite and got bowled out after making 14 off 17 balls by the RCB bowling unit.

RCB's pick of the day was Josh Hazlewood, who had a mesmerizing spell, taking 3 wickets for 14 runs off 3 overs. His line and length were impossible to play, keeping Punjab batsmen on their toes. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was assistful too with 2 for 26, while Suyash Sharma, with no wicket, was tough.

Even after such tight bowling, Punjab Kings remained calm, and Nehal Wadhera's calmness, which probably led them to a nail-biting but vital victory.