PBKS vs RCB Highlights: KL Rahul, Harpreet Brar star in Punjab Kings' 34-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2021 Highlights, PBKS vs RCB: KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 91, while Harpreet Brar dismissed Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers to help Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 34 runs.

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PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2021 Highlights: Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 34 runs. RCB finished on 145/8 with Harpreet Brar picking up 3/19. Brar turned the game around, dismissing AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell, and Virat Kohli in two successive overs for his first three IPL wickets. Punjab Kings were off to a great start as Riley Meredith cleaned up Devdutt Padikkal. In the first innings, KL Rahul stayed till the very end, his 91 not out, taking Punjab Kings to 179/5. He was aided by Harpreet Brar towards the end, scoring 25 not out off 17 balls with one four and two sixes. Wickets continued to tumble for Punjab Kings as they lose four wickets for 19 runs. Yuzvendra Chahal bowled Shahrukh Khan for a duck, Kyle Jamieson removed Nicholas Pooran for his fourth duck of IPL 2021 and Daniel Sams sent back the dangerous Chris Gayle for 46....Read More

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• 30 Apr 2021, 11:15:42 PM IST

  Virat Kohli reacts after RCB's loss

  "They got off to a decent start and we pulled things back decently. Probably gave away 25 too much at the end, should have been chasing 160. Had a chat around executing our plans, which we did, but at the end we strayed away. With the bat we never got the momentum, they bowled well to be honest. Just kept the pressure going. But as batsmen as well we could have tried more things at the start. It was tough to hit through the line. It was about making a partnership and making sure you're there to keep getting the boundaries, bat at a strike rate of at least 110. We didn't manage to do that. We understand the areas where we lost momentum. The composition of our team is such that someone like Rajat, if you see the last game, controlled the game for us. We give him that freedom and sometimes it doesn't work out. Maxi and AB at 4 and 5 has worked well for us, when there's a partnership early, one of them will come off. Didn't work today but Rajat's a quality player. A bit of a positive at the end, pulled things back nicely. Harshal and Jamo (Jamieson) struck a few at the end. A loss off 60-65 would've hurt more," the RCB captain said during the presentation ceremony.

• 30 Apr 2021, 11:08:26 PM IST

  All over! Punjab Kings win by 34 runs

  That's the match, folks. RCB finish on 145/8 from their 20 overs, which means that Punjab Kings have won the match to go to six points. With that, they complete a hat-trick of wins over RCB.

• 30 Apr 2021, 11:06:19 PM IST

  Can't keep Bishnoi out of it! What a catch

  OUT! Ravi Bishnoi takes a stunning catch as RCB lose their 8th wicket. PBKS closing in on a wonderful win. Harshal Patel goes after an entertaining knock of 31 off 13 balls.

• 30 Apr 2021, 11:04:15 PM IST

  Meredith goes off the field

  Riley Meredith cops a nasty blow to his right knee. Kyle Jamieson smacks the ball hard right back to Meredith, who tries to get out of the way but the ball manages to hit his knee in what looks like a nasty blow. Meredith has a smile on his way as he walks put of the ground. Hope there isn't any serious damage done.

• 30 Apr 2021, 11:02:44 PM IST

  Meredith to Jamieson: SIX

  Wow! Absolutely tonked. Middles it from the sweet spot and the ball goes sailing over midwicket. It's not over until it's over.

• 30 Apr 2021, 11:00:18 PM IST

  Six more for Harshal

  Second maximum for Harshal Patel as he smokes a six off Chris Jordan to give some respect top RCB's total.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:58:11 PM IST

  4, 4: Harshal Patel having some fun

  Well, this match ain't over yet and Harshal Patel has decided to get some batting practice as he hits back-to-back boundaries off Chris Jordan. He's 20 off nine balls.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:55:40 PM IST

  A night Harpreet Brar will remember his entire life

  A tale for his grandchildren already for young Harpreet Brar.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:52:11 PM IST

  FOUR more

  That's a stinging shot from Kyle Jamieson. Smoked down the ground. Brilliant reflexes from the umpire to get out of the way, otherwise he would have risked some serious injury.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:50:22 PM IST

  Shami to Harshal: SIX

  That's quite a stroke. Against the pace of Shami, Harshal Patel gives himself room and lifts the ball over long off where Nicholas Pooran attempts a catch but the ball goes well beyond him.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:44:36 PM IST

  Gone! Wickets falling like Dominos for RCB

  OUT! Second wicket for Ravi Bishnoi as he cleans up Daniel Sams. RCB lose their seventh wicket for 96. The leg-spinner was on a hat-trick but Harshal Patel prevents it, barely.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:40:52 PM IST

  IPL Live, PBKS vs RR: Another wicket goes down

  OUT! Sixth wicket down for RCB for 96 as Shahbaz Ahmed goes. RCB all over the place and PBKS on top.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:34:36 PM IST

  Patidar OUT!

  GONE! Rajat Patidar hit it in the air, got the elevation, not the distance. Easy catch for Nicholas Pooran. RCB 91/5

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:33:16 PM IST

  Stats attack

  AB de Villiers this IPL:

  vs pace: 143(73) - no dismissals

  vs spin: 64(53) - three dismissals

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:30:43 PM IST

  Required Rate: 16

  Punjab Kings need 96 to win off 36 balls. Required Run rate 16. Can Rajat Patidar and Shahbaz Ahmed do it for RCB?

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:26:44 PM IST

  Stats attack

  Bowlers having Virat Kohli as his maiden IPL wicket:

  Ashoke Dinda

  Ashish Nehra

  Albie Morkel

  Chetanya Nanda

  Doug Bracewell

  Mitchell McClenaghan

  Jasprit Bumrah

  Harpreet Brar***

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:23:10 PM IST

  AB de Villiers OUT!

  GONE! Harpreet Brar gets the wicket of AB de Villiers and now the game has turned. RCB 69/4

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:18:21 PM IST

  Two in two! Golden duck for Maxwell

  Bowled him! Two in two as Harpreet cleans up Maxwell for a golden duck. Sharp turn and clips Maxwell's off stump. The PBKS players celebrated right away and although the third umpire had a look at it, Maxwell had to depart for a golden duck. Double wicket maiden for Harpreet Brad. Kohli and Maxwell. He will remember his first two IPL wickets for a long, long time.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:14:54 PM IST

  WICKET! Kohli perishes

  Bowled him! Brar cleans up Kohli for a big wicket. Incredible scenes. RCB would believe they have lost the wrong wicket. Harpreet Brar foxes Kohli with one that stays low and can you imagine? That is his first IPL wicket. RCB 62/2 in 10.1 overs.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:12:27 PM IST

  Ravi Bishnoi, what a clever bowler

  It's almost as if he knows that the batsman is going to do next. Just three of the over as the asking rate mounts. RCB 62/1 at the half-way mark, need another 118 off 60 balls. Challenging but not impossible.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:10:03 PM IST

  Maxwell padded up

  Surely, if a wicket falls here, RCB should send either Glenn Maxwell or AB de Villiers next. Rajat Patidar is struggling and he should be the one trying to break free. Bishnoi is back. More spin from Punjab Kings.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:06:29 PM IST

  Strategic time out

  Let's rewind what's transpired in this innings so far. Punjab Kings got the early wicket of Devdutt Padikkal and even though they haven't got another wicket since, their bowlers have done a remarkable job in stopping Virat Kohli from returning to his fluent self. RCB are 59/1 after nine overs, need another 121 off 66 balls at an asking rate of 11 an over.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:04:34 PM IST

  FOUR: Another four off Harpreet

  Last over, Kohli welcomes Harpreet Brar with a six first ball and this time around, it's a four. Smashes the ball through covers for his third four of the innings.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:02:08 PM IST

  Live, PBKS vs RCB: Eight gone, 50 up for RCB

  Not a bad start from RCB, but not as fluent as the ones they've produced earlier this season. Full credit to Punjab Kings, who have kept RCB and Kohli quiet. The required run rate is over 10. 5 now.

• 30 Apr 2021, 10:00:12 PM IST

  Chris Jordan with the ball

  The England all-rounder begins well, beating Patidar outside off. Takes a single off the next ball to bring Kohli back on strike. The RCB captain would look to go after Jordan. He likes to target the bowlers to go after and Jordan might just be the man here.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:58:07 PM IST

  Kohli takes on Harpreet: SIX

  There's the breakout shot Kohli was looking for. Doesn't give Harpreet Brar any look-in. Goes down the wicket and hammers the ball straight back near the side screen for a six. Almost a run out to finish the over but no harm done to Kohli. RCB 46/1 after 7 overs.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:54:53 PM IST

  End of the Powerplay

  RCB are behind Punjab Kings after the six-over mark. PBKS had raced to 49/0, while RCB have scored at six an over to reach 36/1.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:52:52 PM IST

  First sign of spin from Punjab Kings

  Ravi Bishnoi in the attack. Not sure how right a call that is, given how their pacers were troubling RCB batsmen. But Bishnoi isn't easy to get away. He bowled splendidly against Mumbai Indians and if he can do the same here against RCB, PBKS would surely be in with a good chance to pull this one off.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:50:51 PM IST

  First four for Patidar

  Beautifully timed from Rajat Patidar. Just slightly on his pads and Patidar flicks plays a steady drive on the on-side, bringing his wristwork in play. Pierces the gap on the leg side and the ball races away for four. His first boundary. RCB 32/1 after five overs.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:48:25 PM IST

  Shami troubles Kohli again

  Another one that hits Kohli on the body as the ball hits the RCB captain on his right arm, who tried to go for the pull but misses it. This is an engaging contest. Kohli has struck Shami for a four but the Punjab Kings pacer has hit his India captain with two stinging blows.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:46:52 PM IST

  Five off the over, Shami keeps things tight

  A fine over from Mohammed Shami as Punjab Kings fight to keep RCB quiet. Serious pace and rhythm from Shami and Meredith. It's been a tremendous start from PBKS and rest assured, this game is on. Meredith runs in for his third over.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:44:14 PM IST

  If you're a KL Rahul fan, this one is for you

  The PBKS captain continued his fine form, hitting his fourth half-century of the season.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:42:28 PM IST

  Meredith steaming in

  He's really making the ball talk. There's movement off the surface. The previous ball thudded onto Kohli's arms. Patidar goes for the single but returns in time, surviving a close run-out chance. RCB 20/1 after 3 overs.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:40:41 PM IST

  OUT! Early wicket for PBKS

  Meredith cleans up Padikkal as RCB lose early wicket in chase of 180. What a response from the pacer. A six off the previous ball and Meredith has responded in style, castling Padikkal for 7. Tries to go for the big one but misses it altogether. The ball crashes onto the stumps and all three stumps light up together.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:38:04 PM IST

  Padikkal slashes for SIX

  Full and wide from Meredith. Enough for Devdutt Padikkal to play a cracking drive that takes the ball over the fence. First six for Padikkal.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:36:18 PM IST

  Interesting first two overs

  RCB have moved to 12/0 after 2. But the first 12 balls have been exciting. There have been boundaries, misses, a close LBW shot and an excellent comeback from Shami, banging in the short ball to Kohli, who missed it. Shami apologies to his India captain right away but these are early indications that PBKS are not going to let RCB get away easily.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:34:05 PM IST

  Shami to Kohli: FOUR

  It doesn't matter if Shami has dismissed Kohli four times in the past, this shot has been bludgeoned past the fast bowler for a four. The ball was dispatched to the boundary quicker that Shami ran in.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:32:04 PM IST

  FOUR: Kohli is away

  Meredith drags it slightly down Kohli's legs and the RCB skipper is quick to pounce on to that opportunity. Whips the ball and it races away for four. RCB 7/0 after the 1st over.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:30:16 PM IST

  Huge appeal, Kohli safe

  Inside edge saves Virat Kohli, otherwise it was as plumb as it gets. Umpire Virender Sharma with a good decision. The commentators looked convinced it was out, but the umpire knew that was wood on that. No review taken by PBKS either

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:28:16 PM IST

  Kohli, RCB off the mark

  First ball and Kohli tucks Riley Meredith for a single to get RCB's innings going. Huge run up from Meredith, and that shows in his bowling speeds, beats Padikkal outside off.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:26:11 PM IST

  All set for the chase

  Kohli and Padikkal are set to begin RCB's chase. There isn't much dew at the moment, which bodes well for Punjab Kings. But that been said, they PBKS need early wickets of they are to defend this total.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:25:06 PM IST

  ICYMI

  Relive Chris Gayle's 46 off 24 balls

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:22:58 PM IST

  IPL, Live, PBKS vs RCB: Interesting trivia, this

  Harshal Patel bowling the 20th over in IPL 2021

  3/1 vs MI

  1/9 vs SRH

  1/3 vs KKR

  2/7 vs RR

  0/37 vs CSK

  0/22 vs PBKS

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:20:40 PM IST

  Can Kohli counter Shami's challenge?

  Mohammed Shami has dismissed Virat Kohli four times in seven innings with the RCB batsman scoring just 44 runs off his India teammate's bowling. With Kohli set to open, PBKS will surely unleash Shami up front given his success against the RCB captain.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:18:27 PM IST

  Shahbaz says 180 is chaseable

  "It's a good wicket to bat on and the ball is sliding along nicely. There's no dew so far, but hopefully we get some dew later on. We did well to restrict Gayle as we took those wickets in the middle orders," the RCB all-rounder said.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:14:41 PM IST

  45 off last three

  Punjab Kings played this innings in four segments. Slow, fast, slow and fast again. The last three overs got them 45 runs which allowed them to inch towards 180. But, is this total enough against a side like RCB? A fascinating second innings awaits.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:12:23 PM IST

  SIX to finish things off, Punjab Kings post 179/5 in 20 overs

  Harpreet Brar finishes in style dispatching the final ball of the innings for a six over deep square leg. Punjab Kings get a decent total after those two last overs.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:10:11 PM IST

  IPL Live: FOUR! Can't stop, won't stop Rahul

  The third four of the over. Goes to his left and gets the ball fine, sweeping it over de Villiers. He moves to 90. Two balls left, can he get to his century?

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:08:13 PM IST

  FOUR, SIX: Rahul moves to 80

  Full ball from Harshal on Rahul's pads, and when you're of such class and been batting for as long as he has been, that ball had four written all over it. If that isn't enough, Rahul scoops the next ball for a six. What terrific timing. Unbelievable.

• 30 Apr 2021, 09:06:20 PM IST

  Siraj to Rahul: FOUR

  PBKS believes as long as they have KL Rahul out in the middle. Slashes hard and gets an outside edge which flies for a four. A four to finish the over, which brings Punjab Kings 7. They move to 157/5 with one over to go.