In the 34th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) clinched a thumping 5-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With this win, Punjab moved up to the second spot on the points table, while RCB continued their poor run at home, suffering their third consecutive loss in Bengaluru.

Arshdeep Singh Creates History

The standout performer of the match was Arshdeep Singh, who delivered a brilliant spell under pressure. He dismissed Phil Salt and Virat Kohli, finishing with figures of 2/23 in 3 overs. His efforts helped restrict RCB to 95/7 in 14 overs in the rain-affected contest.

More importantly, Arshdeep etched his name in the record books by becoming Punjab Kings’ all-time leading wicket-taker in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, surpassing Piyush Chawla’s tally. He now has 86 wickets for Punjab in the league.

Most Wickets for Punjab Kings in IPL

Arshdeep Singh – 86* wickets

Piyush Chawla – 84 wickets

Sandeep Sharma – 73 wickets

Axar Patel – 61 wickets

Mohammed Shami – 58 wickets

Punjab chases down the target

Chasing a target of 96 in 14 overs, Punjab Kings lost early wickets but held their nerve to complete the chase in 12.1 overs with five wickets in hand. The win not only boosted their playoff hopes but also marked a memorable moment for Arshdeep and the team.

Punjab Kings have made a strong leap in the IPL 2025 points table following their 5-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. Before the match, Punjab was positioned fourth, but the victory has now propelled Shreyas Iyer’s side to the second spot. With 5 wins and 2 losses in 7 matches, Punjab now sits comfortably with 10 points.

Meanwhile, the loss proved costly for RCB, marking their third defeat of the season. Playing at home, RCB couldn’t defend a modest target, and the loss pushed Rajat Patidar’s team out of the top three. They have now slipped down to the fourth position in the standings.