RCB vs PBKS: ‘Congratulations RCB’ Trends as Bowlers decimate Punjab in Mullanpur

The high-stakes IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 kicked off in dramatic fashion at Mullanpur, and it was Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) who lit up the evening with a dominant bowling display. Opting to bowl first, RCB’s decision turned out to be a masterstroke as their bowlers wreaked havoc, leaving Punjab Kings (PBKS) reeling in the powerplay.

Punjab’s Collapse Begins Early

Skipper Rajat Patidar’s gamble at the toss set the tone. PBKS, under pressure to deliver a solid batting performance, instead found themselves crumbling under RCB's disciplined bowling. The Punjab top order imploded with a flurry of reckless shots—Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and Shreyas Iyer fell in quick succession, leaving fans stunned.

By the end of the powerplay, Punjab were four down, and it only got worse from there. The pitch offered assistance to the seamers, but it was RCB’s relentless accuracy that truly dismantled the Punjab batting line-up.

Social Media Explodes in RCB’s Favor

As wickets kept tumbling, social media erupted. “Congratulations RCB” began trending across platforms, with fans hailing the team’s bowling unit for their precision and aggression. Memes, praise, and celebrations flooded the internet as RCB took control of the match.

Punjab Hangs by a Thread

With the score at a dismal 78/8, all hopes for PBKS rest on the shoulders of Harpreet Brar and Azmatullah Omarzai to salvage some dignity with a late-order fightback. However, the damage seems irreversible at this point.

RCB Eyeing a Finals Spot

RCB’s bowling blitz in Mullanpur has put them firmly in the driver’s seat, inching them closer to a coveted IPL final spot. If this dominance continues, the Men in Red and Gold might just end their long wait for silverware. For Punjab, a miracle is the only way forward.

Young leg-spinner Suyash Sharma (3/17) did the star turn for RCB by picking up three wickets pacers Josh Hazlewood (3/21), Yash Dayal (2/26) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/17) left PBKS reeling at 50 for five in the seventh over.

Brief scores:.

Punjab Kings: 101 all out in 14.1 overs (Suyash Sharma 3/21, Josh Hazlewood 3/21, Yash Dayal 2/26).