RCB vs PBKS Highlights (6/3/2025): RCB beat PBKS by 6 runs, RCB vs PBKS Full Scorecard
SIX! The ball clears the ropes but ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF IPL 2025!
SIX! All coming way too late! A length ball, on middle, Shashank Singh whips it over deep square leg!
TOP EDGE, FOUR! A short ball, around middle, Shashank Singh goes for the pull but only manages a top edge. The keeper runs back, deep third gets across and dives but the ball lands in front. He tries to push it away but the ball meets the ropes.
SIX! Does get that away but barring an extra or two, PBKS' campaign is over. Another full toss, slanting into the pads, Shashank Singh manages to get under it and swings it over long leg for a biggie.
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