IPL 2025: RCB vs PBKS, Match 34: Stats Review of player records and achieved milestones

In the 34th Indian Premier League 2025 match, Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets in a rain-soaked game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Rain forced the match to be shortened to 14 overs per side, but the drama was still guaranteed.

On a wet pitch, PBKS chose to bowl first after winning the toss. RCB, who batted first, had trouble getting going and limped to 95/9 in 14 overs. Tim David, who smashed a rapid-fire 50* off just 26 balls, was the only bright spot. Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen kept things tight in the middle overs, while Arshdeep Singh made early progress by getting rid of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli.

In response, Punjab Kings reached 98/5 after chasing down the small mark in 12.1 overs. Prabhsimran Singh (13 off 9) and Priyansh Arya (16 off 11) got off to a quick start. The top order was rocked by Josh Hazlewood’s explosive spell (3/14) but Nehal Wadhera stayed calm and led the team home with an undefeated 33 off 19 balls.

Tim David‘s brilliant knock earned him Player of the Match.

“It wasn’t that simple. In order to adjust, I had the opportunity to observe what the pitch was doing. I’m glad I can help, but I’m also willing to do everything the coaching staff requests. Although I’m glad I had more balls to face today, I won’t be questioning my positions. We needed to make an effort to form some alliances. It was challenging tonight. We had some risk management to do.

I’m pleased with my performance, but after a good victory, I’d feel better after having a drink. It’s been difficult, I believe, because we’ve encountered various circumstances each time. It was under the blankets tonight. At the post-match presentation ceremony, David stated, “There is no denying that we haven’t had a grasp and performed well on our home pitch.

Achieved milestones from RCB vs PBKS, Match 34:

• Rajat Patidar: Completed 1,000 runs in the IPL.
• Rajat Patidar: Became the second fastest to reach 1,000 IPL runs.

• Arshdeep Singh: Became PBKS’ highest wicket-taker (86) in the IPL.
• Tim David: Scored his first fifty in the IPL.