Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made a bit of unwanted history during their latest match in the IPL 2025. They now hold the record for the most home losses, overtaking Delhi Capitals (DC). On Saturday, RCB faced off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and ended up losing their 34th match at their home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This match was led by Rajat Patidar, and it was a challenging one, especially since rain cut the play short.
In what turned out to be a tricky game due to the weather, young Nehal Wadhera stood out for Punjab Kings. He played with a lot of composure and confidence, helping guide his team to a solid win over RCB. After this loss, RCB dropped to the fourth spot in the points table, collecting 8 points from 7 matches. On the flip side, PBKS climbed up to second place with 10 points from the same number of games.
This loss was not just any defeat; it marked the 46th time RCB had lost at home, which is the highest in IPL history. To put that in perspective, Delhi Capitals follow closely behind with 45 losses at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Other teams that have struggled at their home grounds include Kolkata Knight Riders, who have lost 38 matches at Eden Gardens, and Mumbai Indians with 34 at Wankhede Stadium.
Now, about the actual game—PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first in this rain-affected matchup, which was cut down to 14 overs per side. RCB batted first and managed to score only 95 runs for 9 wickets in their innings. The only players who really made a mark were captain Rajat Patidar, who scored 23 runs from 18 balls, and Tim David, who played a lively innings and ended with an unbeaten 50 runs off just 26 balls.
Marco Jansen was impressive with the ball for PBKS, taking 2 wickets for just 10 runs. Other bowlers like Arshdeep, Chahal, and Brar each took 2 wickets, with Xavier Bartlett adding another to the tally.
When it was PBKS’s turn to bat and chase the target of 96 runs, they managed to reach 98 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in just 12.1 overs, sealing their fifth win of the season. Wadhera’s innings was crucial; he finished not out on 33 runs off 19 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes. Marcus Stoinis put the finishing touch on the match with a big six that secured the win.
For RCB, bowler Josh Hazlewood stood out with a remarkable performance, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also contributed with 2 wickets for 26 runs. Tim David’s explosive batting earned him the Player of the Match award, acknowledging his swift half-century that played a key role in the game’s outcome. Overall, it was a tough day for RCB, and they’ll be looking to bounce back as the season progresses.
