Final result
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 4 wickets
Player of the match: V Kohli
Result · Indian Premier League
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · PBKS 18–19 RCBVenue par · 196Chase success · 55%POTM · V Kohli
Match preview & overview
RCB edge Punjab Kings by 4 wickets in Chinnaswamy thriller
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Punjab Kings by 4 wickets at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 25 March 2024, successfully chasing a target of 177 in the IPL. Punjab Kings had posted 176/6 batting first, a score built largely on a strong middle-overs phase of 88 runs. RCB's reply was tense: they lost wickets throughout the chase but their death-overs batting delivered 60 runs in the final phase to see them home. V Kohli was named Player of the Match.
The toss shaped the contest. Royal Challengers Bangalore elected to field, a choice consistent with the ground's history: 76% of toss winners at Chinnaswamy opt to chase, and the venue's chase success rate across 142 matches is 55%. On this occasion, the pattern held. RCB finished on 178/6, four runs ahead of Punjab's total, with 4 wickets in hand.
For context on the rivalry, this win moved RCB ahead in the all-time head-to-head to 19 wins from 37 meetings, with Punjab Kings on 18.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru — 142-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2001–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
142
T20 matches hosted
196
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
80%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Royal Challengers Bangalore lead the series 19–18 from 37 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Punjab Kings
Royal Challengers Bangalore37
Total meetings
0
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
RCB's death overs sealed the chase
Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 60 runs in the death overs of their chase, the highest of any phase in the innings. Punjab Kings managed only 48 in the equivalent phase while batting. Those 12 runs across the last four overs were effectively the difference in a match decided by a single delivery's worth of margin.
Angle 02
Punjab Kings' middle overs did the heavy lifting
Angle 03
RCB won the toss and backed their chase record
Angle 04
Kohli the standout individual on his home ground
Angle 05
Rivalry tilts narrowly towards RCB across 37 meetings
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more editorial interest than outright result lines at Chinnaswamy, given the ground's high average first-innings score of 196 across 142 matches.
- Death-overs performance is a key differentiator at this venue. The average of 40 death-over runs suggests teams that execute in overs 17-20 tend to control outcomes.
- The toss carries weight here. With 76% of toss winners choosing to field and a 55% chase success rate, markets tied to first-innings scores and powerplay runs may reflect conditions more accurately than pre-toss lines.
- Player of the Match markets at batter-friendly venues like Chinnaswamy historically lean towards top-order batters rather than bowlers, given the average first-innings total of 196.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Who won the RCB vs Punjab Kings IPL 2024 match on 25 March?
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 4 wickets. Chasing 177, RCB reached 178/6 to take the match. V Kohli was named Player of the Match.
What was the score in RCB vs Punjab Kings at Chinnaswamy in March 2024?
Punjab Kings posted 176/6 batting first. Royal Challengers Bangalore replied with 178/6 in their chase. RCB won with 4 wickets remaining.
What is the head-to-head record between RCB and Punjab Kings?
Across 37 IPL meetings, Royal Challengers Bangalore lead 19 wins to Punjab Kings' 18. No match between the two sides has ended without a result. RCB have won four of the last five encounters.
Where can I watch RCB vs Punjab Kings matches in the UK?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can stream via Sky Go or NOW TV. Coverage typically begins shortly before the scheduled start time in India, which falls in the early evening for UK viewers.
What is M. Chinnaswamy Stadium's average score in T20 matches?
Across 142 matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the average first-innings score is 196 and the average second-innings score is 177. The chase success rate stands at 55%, making it a reasonably balanced venue for both sides.
Who was Player of the Match in RCB vs Punjab Kings on 25 March 2024?
V Kohli was named Player of the Match after Royal Challengers Bangalore's 4-wicket victory over Punjab Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 25 March 2024.
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Photo credits (5)
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Rohit Sharma — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Jasprit Bumrah — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Sachin Tendulkar — photo by Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source