In a dramatic turn during the IPL 2025 Final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) managed to dismiss Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer early in the innings, altering the course of the match.
🏏 Match Context
- Date & Time: June 3, 2025, 10:45 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- RCB Innings: 190/9 in 20 overs
- PBKS Current Score: 90/3 in 11.3 overs
- Target: 191 runs
🔥 Turning Point: Shreyas Iyer's Wicket
At a crucial juncture in the chase, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for just 1 run. Facing Romario Shepherd, Iyer attempted a cut shot but edged it behind to wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma. This dismissal left PBKS at 79/3 in 9.4 overs, putting pressure on the middle order.
📊 Current Match Situation
1. PBKS Score: 90/3 in 11.3 overs
2. Required Runs: 101 runs in 51 balls
3. Required Run Rate: 11.88 runs per over
4. Batsmen at Crease: Josh Inglis (32 off 20), Nehal Wadhera (1 off 6)
5. RCB Bowlers: Krunal Pandya (3 overs, 14 runs, 1 wicket), Romario Shepherd (1.3 overs, 9 runs, 1 wicket)