With a convincing eight-wicket victory against Punjab Kings, RCB supporters couldn’t have asked for a better outcome as their club advanced to the IPL final. Royal Challengers Bangalore made their first final appearance since 2016 an unforgettable one by displaying bravery, talent, and control from the start.

After defeating Punjab Kings handily in the Eliminator match at New Chandigarh, RCB is now just one victory away from their first IPL championship.

After battling, Punjab Kings were dismissed for a pitiful 101 runs in only 14.1 overs. Punjab’s batting order was disrupted by RCB spinners Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood, who each claimed three wickets. With plenty of balls remaining, RCB won easily thanks to an outstanding performance from opener Phil Salt, who scored an undefeated 56 runs from 27 balls. In the history of the IPL playoffs, this is the largest victory by remaining balls.

The thrilling championship match on Tuesday is built up by RCB’s seamless run to the final. The league’s top-seeded Punjab Kings will now have to wait and face the victor of the Gujarat Titans vs. Mumbai Indians match in order to advance to the championship game.

When the score was just 38 runs, Punjab’s batters lost four wickets in short succession, giving them a bad start. With 26 runs, Marcus Stoinis led Punjab in scoring, followed by Prabhsimran Singh and Azmatullah, who each scored 18 runs. But the squad was unable to cope with RCB’s potent bowling.

With a solid and composed innings that included three sixes and six fours, Phil Salt spearheaded the pursuit. Early in the game, RCB gained control as he reached his fifty in only twenty-three balls. Rajat Patidar gave RCB a significant victory by hitting a six on the last ball of the game.

With a combination of youthful vigor and will, RCB currently seems to be a formidable and self-assured squad. This Bangalore squad is prepared to put up a fierce battle for the championship in the next final.