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Punjab Kings in IPL Qualifier 1: when Shreyas Iyer and Co confused recklessness for resolve
Punjab Kings' needless aggression in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 against RCB was a perfect example of a team sacrificing cricketing sense in a big game to pursue only their brand identity. read more 'That is not a good shot. That is a nothing shot.' — Sunil Gavaskar's voice cut through the tension like a razor as Shreyas Iyer — Punjab Kings' (PBKS) talisman and linchpin of their batting lineup — charged recklessly at a spicy Mullanpur pitch. It was only the fourth over, but the pressure was already mounting like a storm cloud. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) had struck twice, and then Josh Hazlewood, steaming in with venom, delivered a perfect, probing good-length ball outside off. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Iyer, who had amassed 513 runs in 14 innings this season coming into the game, swung wildly — a desperate, wild hoick that betrayed his nerves. The ball took a thick edge, slicing through the air straight to Jitesh Sharma behind the stumps, who snapped it up without hesitation. Gavaskar's frustration echoed through the commentary box: 'One can understand if you're trying to play it over long-off, but this? This is just reckless — a wild swing when your team was already two wickets down in the fourth over.' From 30 for 2, Punjab plummeted to 30 for 3 after losing a crucial toss and being put into bat. From there, their innings unravelled like a house of cards in a storm . What followed was nothing short of a procession. The batters, seemingly fuelled by false bravado, threw caution to the wind — and their wickets along with it. In just 14.1 overs, PBKS were shot out for 101 — the lowest first-innings score in IPL playoff history. A humiliating collapse and an even more humiliating defeat in what was their most important match of the season so far. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Aggression or arrogance? The pitch at Mullanpur had a fair bit of spice — a green tinge, bounce and a hint of seam. The kind you respect, not bully. Yet, Punjab's batters appeared intent on playing fire with fire, with no regard for scoreboard, conditions or game situation. It seemed like a cricketing machismo without cricketing sense. The RCB front-line pacers — Hazlewood, Yash Dayal and the evergreen Bhuvneshwar Kumar — hit hard lengths, exploiting every inch of the surface. Then came young leggie Suyash Sharma, and suddenly it looked like none of the PBKS batters had faced a googly in their lives. Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Musheer Khan — all fell to a mix of misreads and blind slogging. These weren't calculated risks. These were jailbreak shots — desperate, directionless and devoid of application. Suyash CLUTCH Sharma! 🥶 3/17 in Qualifier 1 - just what #RCB needed from their frontline spinner in their quest to Final! 💪 LIVE NOW ➡ #IPLPlayoffs | #Qualifier1 👉 #PBKSvRCB on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar!#RCBvPBKS — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 29, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Did that CSK game cloud their judgment? Perhaps, in the back of their minds, they were chasing the ghost of an earlier miracle at this very ground. Against Chennai Super Kings mid-season, PBKS were reeling at 83 for 5 in the eighth over. What followed was a sensational turnaround — Priyansh Arya blasted a remarkable 103, and the lower-middle order came good, lifting them to 219 for 6. That night, Punjab went on to defend the total by 18 runs. There were other memories, too. They defended 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders on this ground. They knew this pitch could surprise you. But the mistake in the Qualifier was trying to manufacture another miracle, rather than build one. There was no platform. There was no Arya special. There was no calculation — only chaos. Over-reliance on individual brilliance? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Punjab Kings entered the playoffs still leaning — if not heavily reliant — on moments of individual brilliance to steady their innings. Time and again this season, their batting fortunes hinged on flashes from one or two players, rather than consistent contributions across the board. That approach is a ticking time bomb in high-stakes games. Throughout the league stage, PBKS's top-order trio — Arya, Iyer, and Prabhsimran Singh — ensured there was usually at least one anchor to build around. Whether it was Arya's counterattacking flair, Iyer's composure in the middle overs, or Prabhsimran's early bursts, someone always put their hand up to steady the innings. But in Mullanpur, the top three crumbled inside the powerplay, and the middle order was left to fend for itself — exposed, directionless, and unprepared. There was no anchor, no calm amidst the storm. Instead of rebuilding, PBKS unravelled. It became a procession of panic. A chance at redemption — if they learn STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD PBKS aren't done yet. They'll have one more shot at reaching the final — in the second qualifier. But if they want to stay alive, the approach must change. There's a fine line between intent and impulse. On Thursday, Punjab Kings bulldozed that line. High-pressure matches are won with brain, not just brawn. A total of 150-160 on a pitch like this could have been golden. Instead, they gifted the opposition a training run. 'We've lost the battle, not the war,' said Iyer after the defeat. That might be true. But unless PBKS learn the art of controlled aggression — and fast — the war will be lost before it's even properly fought.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
'Captain' Virat Kohli Plots Punjab Kings Opener's Dismissal To Perfection For RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Virat Kohli took extra responsibility during the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match against Punjab Kings on Thursday and ended up executing a brilliant plan to dismiss Priyansh Arya. There were glimpses of 'Captain' Kohli as his energy on the field was visible and he kept speaking to the fielders as well as bowlers besides helping skipper Rajat Patidar set the field. In a moment that has gone viral on social media, Virat was seen signalling to pacer Yash Dayal where to bowl against Priyansh. Virat asked Dayal to invite the batter to play a drive and the left-hander ended up hitting the ball straight to Krunal Pandya. Kohli kept making field placements and even earned praise from the commentators. Royal Challengers Bengaluru raced to their first Indian Premier League final since 2016 with an eight-wicket pounding of Punjab Kings in a lopsided Qualifier 1 on Thursday. Punjab Kings' ultra-aggressive approach backfired on the day as RCB skittled out the home team for 101 in 14.1 overs. 'Captain Kohli Energy'. Enough Said! That trademark intensity is doing the talking as Leader @imVkohli takes charge & #PBKS are feeling the heat! LIVE NOW ➡ #IPLPlayoffs | #Qualifier1 #PBKSvRCB on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar!… — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 29, 2025 RCB, who are yet to win the IPL despite reaching three finals (2009, 2011, 2016) since the league's inception in 2008, gunned down the small target in 10 overs courtesy a belligerent fifty from opener Phil Salt (56 not out off 27). With a near perfect performance, RCB marched to the title clash scheduled in Ahmedabad on June 3. Punjab Kings, who reached the play-offs for the first time since 2014, will get another shot at reaching the final in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on June 1. The home team batters found it difficult to hit through the line but it seemed Salt was batting on a different surface, collecting boundaries for fun. He ended up smashing six fours and three sixes including a crisp pull off pacer Arshdeep Singh. The match ended prematurely when RCB skipper Rajat Patidar slog swept Musheer Khan for a maximum.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Yeh Paani Pilata Hai': Virat Kohli Sledges Musheer Khan During PBKS-RCB Match
Last Updated: Musheer came in as an impact sub for Punjab Kings on Thursday, but he failed to open his account. He, however, picked up one wicket in his quota of two overs. Musheer Khan made his IPL debut for Punjab Kings on Thursday (May 29). The right-handed batter from Mumbai, who is the younger brother of Indian Test player Sarfaraz Khan, came out to bat at No. 8 for the Shreyas Iyer-led side against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Musheer was not part of the playing XI, but after PBKS suffered a shock batting collapse, he was sent in as an impact player. As he was preparing to take the guard, Virat Kohli, who was fielding in the first slip, mocked him by saying, 'Yeh paani pilata hai." Several videos of Kohli's distasteful remark for Musheer were shared online by fans, and within no time, it went viral on the internet. Kohli saying 'yeh paani pilata hai" while pointing towards debutant Musheer — Dhillon (@sehajdhillon_) May 29, 2025 Did anyone else notice the (probable) lip-sync and gestures from Virat Kohli when Musheer Khan was taking guard?If true, that's surprising even by his own standards. Definitely not the best demeanour from a 'legend of the game.' #IPL2025 #PBKSvRCB @PunjabKingsIPL @RCBTweets — Siddhesh Khirwadkar (@sid_khirwadkar) May 29, 2025 On his IPL debut, the 20-year-old Musheer failed to do much with the bat and got out for a three-ball duck. He was trapped in front of the wickets by Suyash Sharma on the fifth ball of the ninth over. But in the second half of the match, which PBKS lost by 8 wickets, Musheer picked up one wicket for 27 runs in his quota of two overs. RCB humiliated PBKS in front of their home fans to book a place in the IPL final after nine years. Rajat Patidar won the toss on Thursday and invited PBKS to bat first, after which they could only manage to post a total of 101 runs on the board in 14.1 overs. Marcus Stoinis (26) top-scored for the Mohali-based franchise, whereas Prabhsimran Singh and Azmatullah Omarzai scored 18 runs each. For RCB, Marcus Stoinis and Suyash Sharma picked up three wickets each, and two PBKS batters were sent back to the pavilion by Yash Dayal. In the 102-run chase, RCB lost Virat Kohli early, but Phil Salt joined hands with Mayank Agarawal to lead RCB's fight back. The England wicketkeeper-batter remained unbeaten on 56 runs from 27 balls. RCB will face the winner of Qualifier 2 in the IPL 2025 final on Tuesday (June 3). The second qualifier of this year's IPL is set to be played between the winner of the eliminator match between GT and MI and the Punjab Kings. First Published:
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
Virat Kohli's Celebration After Prabhsimran Singh's Wicket Goes Viral
Last Updated: Prabhsimran was caught behind by Jitesh Sharma on the last ball of the third over of the Punjab Kings innings bowled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He made 18 runs from 10 balls. Prabhsimran Singh opened the innings for Punjab Kings in the first qualifier of IPL 2025 currently underway against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mullanpur on Thursday (May 29) and scored 18 runs from 10 balls. He hammered Yash Dayal for a six on the last ball of the second over and then scored two back-to-back boundaries against Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the third over. However, on the last ball of the third over, Bhuvneshwar got him caught behind by Jitesh Sharma. After Jitesh completed Prabh's catch, RCB superstar Virat Kohli celebrated in an aggressive manner, and the video of his charged-up celebration is now going viral on the internet. A ???????????????????? start in their pursuit of ???????????? ???????????????????? ❤🎥 Bhuvneshwar Kumar & Josh Hazlewood with back-to-back wickets to put #RCB on 🔝 #PBKS are 48/4 after 6 overs. Updates ▶ #TATAIPL | #PBKSvRCB | #Qualifier1 | #TheLastMile — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2025 During his 10-ball stay at the crease, Prabh, however, entered his name in the history books by becoming the first Indian and second uncapped batter overall to score 500 runs in an IPL season for Punjab Kings. The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Punjab needed one run on Thursday to cross the 500-run mark, and he achieved the objective by taking a single on the first ball of the second over of the run chase. First Published:
India.com
5 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: Match Preview, Head-To-Head, Venue - All You Need To Know
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 on Thursday, May 29, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh). The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. It will be broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar. Head-to-Head Record: PBKS and RCB have faced each other 35 times in IPL history. PBKS leads with 18 wins, while RCB has won 17. In their last five encounters, RCB has dominated with four wins, but PBKS clinched the most recent match by 5 wickets in a rain-affected game. Punjab Kings (PBKS) Team Overview: PBKS topped the points table with 9 wins from 14 matches. They are led by Shreyas Iyer, who has been their batting mainstay with 514 runs this season. Their pace attack is led by Arshdeep Singh, who has taken 18 wickets, making him one of the top-performing bowlers. Josh Inglis played a match-winning innings of 73 in the final league game, further strengthening their top order going into the playoffs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Team Overview: RCB secured second place on the table after a strong finish to the league stage. With Rajat Patidar injured, Jitesh Sharma has taken over the captaincy and is in good form, scoring 83 in the last game. Virat Kohli has amassed 602 runs, ranking fifth among the tournament's top scorers. RCB's bowling will be bolstered by the return of Josh Hazlewood, offering them a more balanced attack. Venue and Conditions: The match will be held at the Mullanpur Stadium, where the pitch is expected to be balanced, offering help to both batters and bowlers. The weather is clear, and no rain interruptions are forecasted, setting the stage for a full and exciting game. ___ ____. ___ _____. ___ _____. ___ _____ ____ _#PBKS & #RCB are just 1_ win away from a place in the #TATAIPL 2025 finals _ Who's making it through? _#PBKSvRCB | #TheLastMile | @PunjabKingsIPL | @RCBTweets — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 28, 2025 Match Prediction: Given RCB's recent form and the return of key players, they might have a slight edge. However, PBKS's consistent performance throughout the season cannot be overlooked. The match is expected to be a close contest, with the team handling pressure better likely to emerge victorious.
