Final result
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 7 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 · 211Chase success · 58%POTM · V Kohli
Match preview & overview
RCB cruise to 7-wicket win over Punjab Kings at Mullanpur
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Punjab Kings by 7 wickets at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on 20 April 2025. Punjab posted 157 for 6 after a promising powerplay of 62 for 1, but a middle-overs collapse of 5 wickets for 57 runs between overs 7 and 15 left their total short of what that start deserved. RCB made light work of the chase, scoring 68 for 1 in the same phase and reaching 159 for 3. Virat Kohli won the Player of the Match award in a result that extended RCB's recent dominance over their northern rivals.
The result means Royal Challengers Bangalore have now won four of their last five meetings with Punjab Kings across all venues, and both clashes at Mullanpur in 2025. From 37 all-time meetings, RCB lead 19 to 18. A lead they have built almost entirely during the last 12 months.
Pitch report & venue insights
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali — 101-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2023. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
101
T20 matches hosted
211
Avg 1st-innings score
190
Avg 2nd-innings score
58%
Chase success rate
43
Avg powerplay runs
64%
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
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Kohli takes Player of the Match honours
Virat Kohli was the standout performer as Royal Challengers Bangalore completed the chase with something to spare. His contribution was central to RCB's controlled pursuit of 158, earning him the Player of the Match award in what was a comfortable team performance.
Angle 02
Punjab's middle overs collapse killed their innings
Angle 03
RCB's middle overs did the heavy lifting in the chase
Angle 04
Toss continued to matter at Mullanpur
Angle 05
RCB now lead the head-to-head at this venue
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets could be more interesting than outright result lines given how evenly matched these sides have been across 37 meetings.
- The middle-overs phase at Mullanpur has proven pivotal in both 2025 meetings here; phase-based markets may better reflect in-match dynamics than pre-game lines.
- With RCB's powerplay scoring (54 for 1) lower than Punjab's (62 for 1), but RCB winning more comfortably, innings construction markets are worth considering over raw runs-only totals.
- The venue's 50% chase success rate means toss-related markets carry meaningful uncertainty at Mullanpur, even though teams have elected to field in 71% of matches here.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Who won the Punjab Kings vs RCB match on 20 April 2025?
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 7 wickets. Punjab Kings posted 157 for 6 and RCB reached the target for the loss of 3 wickets. Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match.
Who won the toss and what did they decide?
Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and chose to field first. That decision proved correct as they successfully chased down Punjab Kings' total of 157 for 6 with wickets to spare.
Where can I watch IPL 2025 matches in the UK?
IPL 2025 matches are available in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a satellite subscription. Check the Sky Sports schedule for specific broadcast times, which typically fall in the afternoon and early evening UK time given the five-and-a-half hour time difference with India.
What is the head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and RCB?
Across 37 meetings, Royal Challengers Bangalore lead 19 wins to Punjab Kings' 18. RCB have won four of the last five encounters between the sides, including both meetings in the 2025 IPL season.
What happened in Punjab Kings' innings against RCB?
Punjab Kings had a strong start, scoring 62 for 1 in the powerplay, but suffered a significant collapse in the middle overs, losing 5 wickets for 57 runs between overs 7 and 15. They recovered somewhat in the death, adding 38 runs without further loss, to post 157 for 6.
What is the average score at Mullanpur in IPL matches?
Across 14 IPL matches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, the average first-innings score is 175 and the average second-innings score is 165. The average powerplay produces 56 runs, and the death overs average 42. Chasing sides have won 50% of matches at the venue.
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Photo credits (4)
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Arshdeep Singh — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Yuzvendra Chahal — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source