April 20, 2025 — Just 24 hours after a rain-affected stumble in Bengaluru, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stormed back with a vengeance, dismantling the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 7 wickets in Match 37 of IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. ​The Indian Express

🏏 Match Recap: RCB’s Ruthless Redemption

• PBKS Innings: 157/6 (20 overs)
  • Prabhsimran Singh (33) and Shashank Singh (31*) provided resistance.
  • RCB’s bowlers, led by Krunal Pandya (2/25) and Suyash Sharma (2 wickets), applied the brakes effectively. ​NDTVSports.com+2Hindustan Times+2The Indian Express+2Hindustan Times+2ESPN Cricinfo+2ESPN Cricinfo+2IPL T20 Official+1Hindustan Times+1
• RCB Innings: 159/3 (18.5 overs)
  • Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 73 off 54 balls.
  • Devdutt Padikkal contributed a brisk 61 off 35 balls.
  • Their 103-run partnership for the second wicket set the foundation for the chase. ​ESPN Cricinfo+3The Indian Express+3Hindustan Times+3IPL T20 Official+2Business News Today+2The Times of India+2IPL T20 Official+4NDTVSports.com+4The Times of India+4

🔥 Key Highlights

• Kohli’s Commanding Knock: Marking his 59th IPL half-century, Kohli anchored the innings with precision, ensuring a smooth chase. ​Business News Today
• Padikkal’s Power Play: His aggressive approach complemented Kohli, dismantling the PBKS bowling attack.​
• Bowling Brilliance: RCB’s bowlers restricted PBKS effectively, with Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma taking crucial wickets. ​IPL T20 Official

📊 Match Summary

RCB won by 7 wickets.​

📸 Memorable Moments

• Kohli’s signature cover drives lighting up the stadium.
• Padikkal’s towering sixes energizing the RCB dugout.
• RCB’s bowlers celebrating crucial breakthroughs.​India Today+6Business News Today+6ESPN Cricinfo+6IPL T20 Official+6ESPN Cricinfo+6NDTVSports.com+6ESPN Cricinfo+3IPL T20 Official+3ESPN Cricinfo+3

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