Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a hard loss yesterday following a poor batting effort in the first innings, losing key wickets early. Their skipper conceded that the plans of the team off the field were good, but they were not able to implement them during the game. They found defending a low total an uphill task, as bowlers fought against tough pitch conditions characterized by variable bounce. But he insisted that the team should not use these conditions as an excuse. Accepting the defeat graciously, he insisted that the team needs improvement and asserted boldly We lost the battle, but not the war. PBKS vs RCB: Match result RCB won the match by 8 wickets, delivering a complete team performance under the leadership of Rajat Patidar. With this victory against PBKS, the team led by Patidar has reached the final of IPL 2025 PBKS vs RCB: Runs scored Punjab Kings: 101 in 14.1 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 106 in 10 overs PBKS vs RCB: Most runs in the match Phil Salt: 56 Runs Phil Salt emerged as the top run getter of the match as he scored 56 runs in just 27 balls with the help of 3 sixes and 6 fours. Also Read | Who are the batters to have been retired out in the history of IPL? Check full list here PBKS vs RCB: Best bowling in the match Suyash Sharma: 3 wickets for 17 runs Suyash Sharma was the best bowler of the match, as he picked up 3 wickets by just giving 17 runs in three overs against a dangerous batting lineup of PBKS. PBKS vs RCB: Most sixes Phil Salt: 5 sixes Phil Salt smashed 5 sixes in his brilliant knock, the most by any player in the match. Player of the match Suyash Sharma emerged as the player of the match against PBKS; he played a very important role in the victory of RCB. He took 3 wickets and just gave 17 runs.