Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a commanding performance in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025, defeating Punjab Kings by eight wickets and securing their place in the final.

The match, held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur, witnessed RCB achieving the most dominant chase in IPL playoff history, completing the target with a remarkable 60 balls to spare.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, RCB's decision proved astute. Their bowlers dismantled PBKS's batting lineup, restricting them to a meager 101 runs in just 14.1 overs. Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal spearheaded the attack, each claiming two wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar added one to his tally.

Spinner Suyash Sharma further compounded PBKS's woes by taking three wickets in a single over, leading to a dramatic collapse that saw PBKS reduced to 78 for 8 within 11 overs.

In response, RCB's batting lineup showcased efficiency and aggression. Openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt provided a solid foundation, with Kohli anchoring the innings. RCB chased down the target in just 10 overs, losing only two wickets in the process. This emphatic victory not only secured their spot in the final but also set a new benchmark for the largest victory margin while chasing in IPL playoff history.

IPL 2025: RCB create New History by surpassing KKR

RCB's triumph with 60 balls remaining surpassed the previous record held by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who had achieved a 57-ball victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2024 IPL final. This match also entered the annals of IPL history as one of the quickest chases of a 100-plus target in an IPL match.

Quickest Chases to 100+ Target in IPL

• 9.4 overs - RCB vs KKR, Bengaluru, 2015 (Target: 112)
• 9.4 overs - SRH vs LSG, Hyderabad, 2024 (Target: 166)
• 10.0 overs - RCB vs PBKS, Mullanpur, 2025 (Target: 102)
• 10.1 overs - KKR vs CSK, Chennai, 2025 (Target: 104)