IPL 2022: PBKS Beat RCB by 54 Runs, PBKS Dominate Field

IPL 2022: PBKS Beat RCB by 54 Runs, PBKS Dominate Field By S. Sinha May 13, 2022

Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore headed for a clash in the 60th match of IPL 2022 at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

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Royal Challengers (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and decided to field against Punjab Kings (PBKS).

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PBKS had a powerful batting performance with Jonny Bairstow scoring 66 off just 29 balls. He hit 4 fours and 7 sixes. Liam Livingstone made 70 off 42 balls.

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Punjab Kings, after losing 9 wickets in 20 overs, set a target of 210 runs for RCB.

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The 210 runs target set by PBKS became too difficult to reach for RCB. Punjab Kings defeated RCB by 54 runs.

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Glenn Maxwell and Rajat Patidar scored 35 off 22 balls and 26 off 21 balls, respectively. Virat Kohli made 20 off 14 balls.

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