In a thrilling match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Suyash Sharma etched his name in the scorebook with a remarkable two-wicket over. The young spinner's impressive performance came in the 14th over of the PBKS innings, where he claimed the wickets of Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis.
Sharma's journey to success began with the second ball of the 14th over, where he delivered a perfectly flighted leg spinner that knocked Josh Inglis' off stump. Inglis, seemingly trapped by the clever delivery, had no chance to react as the stump went flying.
Undeterred by his previous success, Sharma continued his dominance in the same over. With the fifth ball, he produced a beautiful googly that deceived Marcus Stoinis. Stoinis, expecting a conventional turn, was beaten by the googly's subtle variation, and his stumps were knocked over.
This two-wicket over was a testament to Sharma's skill and versatility as a spinner. His ability to mix up his deliveries and outsmart batters will undoubtedly be a valuable asset for RCB in their campaign.
IPL 2025: Punjab Kings are taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mullanpur
The highly anticipated match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is taking place at the iconic Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 20, 2025, at 3:30 pm. This will be the second encounter between the two teams in a span of just two days, with Punjab Kings emerging victorious in their previous meeting.
Punjab Kings are riding high on confidence after two brilliant wins, sitting in the third position in the points table with 10 points and a positive NRR of 0.308. RCB, on the other hand, will be looking to avenge their loss and prove their brilliance. The Bengaluru-based team has contrasting performances at home and away, with four wins on the road and three losses at home.
With momentum on their side and a squad firing on all fronts, Punjab Kings look ready to take control and deliver a statement win. However, RCB will be eager to avenge their loss and prove their brilliance. This contest has all the ingredients of an IPL thriller, with big names and high stakes.
