IPL 2025: "Please check on Rayudu's health" Fans react as RCB thump PBKS to advance into the final

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Published at :May 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM

Modified at :May 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM

IPL 2025: "Please check on Rayudu's health" Fans react as RCB thump PBKS to advance into the final

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) booked their berth in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets. The match between the two teams took place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.

RCB won the toss and opted to field first, and they were spot on the ball. PBKS had a poor batting performance as pacers Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Yash Dayal troubled the batsmen with the ball.

The Shreyas Iyer-led side lost four wickets in the powerplay and, after that, couldn’t recover from that. Marcus Stoinis (26) looked good with the bat and played a handy knock, but he was the victim of Suyash Sharma, who bagged three wickets. Based on a brilliant bowling effort, RCB bundled out PBKS for 101 inside 15 overs.

Chasing the target, RCB lost Virat Kohli (12) early. But Phil Salt (56*) played a blinder and powered his team to the win. Mayank Agarwal (19) and Rajat Patidar (15*) played vital hands as they chased the target with eight wickets in hand and ten overs.

This is the first time since IPL 2016 that RCB has qualified for the final. Overall, this is the fourth time the Rajat Patidar-led side has made it to the finals after 2009, 2011, and 2016.

RCB will now have to wait till 1st June to find out who will be competing with them in the final. The Eliminator will take place between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) tomorrow, and the winner of the clash will face PBKS in Qualifier 2.

Fans react on X as RCB beat PBKS to qualify for the final of the IPL 2025

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Punjab Kings by ten wickets in the Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the Rajat Patidar-led side for their dominating effort in the match and gave some joyful reactions. Here are some of them:

Into the finals 🧿❤️God please be kind this time 🛐 pic.twitter.com/RHyrb4HuGO
— 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙠 ⛱️ (@pratik_srmaa) May 29, 2025

🔥🔥MOST AWAITED DAY🔥🔥VERY CONGRATULATIONS RCB FROM BOTTOM OF MY HEART ❤️ ❤️ RCB QUALIFIED INTO THE FINAL OF IPL AFTER 9 YEARS 🎉🎉🎉#RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/2xJpCmANk6
— Shruti Pandey 🚩 (@Pandeyshruti252) May 29, 2025

🎉 Congratulations RCBInto the IPL 2025 Final with fire and flair! 🔥Virat Kohli led with heart ❤️Phil Salt exploded with the bat 💥,and Josh Hazlewood brought the heat with the ball! 💪The dream is alive.., 🏆#IPLPlayoffs #Qualifier1 #RCBvsPBKS #RCB #RCBFinals pic.twitter.com/FW7ep4kxDu
— Yudhisthir Chandra (@YudhisthirYc) May 29, 2025

Finally after long wait Rcb into the finals 🥹❤️🥳.One step away from 🏆#RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/jzfaufqV9e
— S. (@vkf_133) May 29, 2025

Please check on Rayudu & Badrinath's health, kahin ICU na pahunch jaein 😅
— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) May 29, 2025

RCB INTO THE FINALS OF IPL 2025 🥶Nobody Deserves IPL Trophy More Than Virat Kohli, Let This Be The Year God 🏆#RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/yvjkLVAlz9
— Kriti Singh (@kritiitweets) May 29, 2025

RCB INTO THE IPL FINALS AFTER 9 LONG YEARS.WELLDONE RCB – WELLDONE PHIL SALTJAY SHAH IN THE GROUND 😎CONGRATULATIONS RCB & VIRAT KOHLI & TEAM 🙌❤️👏 pic.twitter.com/73v73oz65H
— ANKITA KUMARI (@ankitajkhs) May 29, 2025

THIS IS RAJAT PATIDAR ERA IN RCB RCB ..!!!– Into the Finals on 3rd June at Ahmedabad.!!!– Congratulations RCB, Congrats RCB Phil salt, Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood & Suyash sharma hero .!! pic.twitter.com/ocVXf6hcV5
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) May 29, 2025

RCB Into the Finals 😭🤌 Congratulations RCB ❤️Just one step away 🥹🧿#RCBvsPBKS #Qualifier1 #IPLPlayoffs #RCBians #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/8L87CmMIcr
— Vanshika Sharma (@Vanshikaaaa18) May 29, 2025

He gave RCB his youth, his prime, his everything and asked for nothing but a dream. Tonight, that dream is just one match away. Let it come home to him. pic.twitter.com/hKazFo3hUr
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) May 29, 2025

One Step Away from Glory! Congratulations to RCB on scintillating display. The trio of Yash Dayal, Bhuveaneswar Kumar and Hazelwood was unplayable. Aur @imvkohli kya kehne. Mind blowing energy #RCBvsPBKS @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/OGum7D8Oqo
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 29, 2025

“One more game and let’s celebrate together”– Rajat Patidar 🗿💎
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 29, 2025

RCB had a dream evening today. Will be surprised if they don’t win the IPL 2025#RCBvsPBKS
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 29, 2025

Congratulations RCB 🙌🏼That was a smashing performance
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) May 29, 2025

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Ankitjit Singh is a dedicated sports journalist whose childhood dream was to play cricket—now, he serves the game through his work. With over three years of experience in reporting, writing, and editing, he brings deep insight to his coverage. A journalism graduate from Delhi University, Ankitjit’s passion for cricket took root during his college days and continues to drive his career.