The IPL 2025 playoffs are here and we have a cracker of a match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium on Thursday, May 29. Both teams are level on 9 wins in the league stage, but PBKS are ahead of RCB due to a better net run rate.
Punjab made it to the playoffs after a big win over Mumbai Indians, thanks to Josh Inglis who scored 73. RCB on the other hand chased down Lucknow Super Giants with stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma leading the charge with 85*. Both teams are high on confidence and this one is going to be a thriller.
Before we get started here are some records that players are close to achieving in this big PBKS vs RCB match:
1. Phil Salt is 16 runs away from his 1000th IPL run. He’s been in good form with 984 runs from 32 games and a strike rate over 170. One big hit or a clever scoop and he’ll get there.
2. Mayank Agarwal is 31 runs shy of 5000 T20 runs. After a crucial knock against LSG he’s in a good position to get there tonight.
3. Virat Kohli is 5 sixes away from 200 sixes as an opener in T20 cricket. If he stays in his zone those 5 might come in no time.
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4. Jitesh Sharma is 33 runs away from 1000 IPL runs. After his 85* last game he’s got his eyes on that target, playing with a strike rate over 155.
5. Shreyas Iyer is one catch away from 100 T20 catches, currently at 99 in 237 matches.
6. Shreyas Iyer is also 6 sixes short of 150 in the IPL, having hit 144 in 130 games. If he gets his rhythm he’ll get there in no time.
7. Marcus Stoinis is closing in on 2000 IPL runs, with 1992 to his name. He’s known for his aggressive batting and just 8 more runs will get him into the 2K club.
8. Priyansh Arya has been the find of the season for Punjab Kings. With 424 runs in 14 games and a strike rate of 183.6 he’s 2 fours away from 50 IPL boundaries in his debut season.
9. Nehal Wadhera is 28 runs away from 1000 T20 runs. He’s been under the radar but has 6 fifties with a strike rate of 140. If he gets a chance this could be his big moment.
It’s going to be a good one!
