RCB vs PBKS IPL stats – The highly anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League 2024 lived up to its billing, with both teams putting up a thrilling contest. After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, RCB’s bowlers did a decent job of restricting PBKS to 176/6, with Shikhar Dhawan’s 45 being the top score. In response, Virat Kohli’s blistering 77 off 49 balls gave RCB a strong start, but they lost wickets at regular intervals. However, crucial knocks from Dinesh Karthik (28* off 10) and Mahipal Lomror (17* off 8) guided RCB to a hard-fought 4-wicket victory with 4 balls to spare. Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, and Mohammed Siraj were the standout bowlers, while Kohli’s innings was the highlight with the bat.
RCB vs PBKS IPL Match 06 – batting Performances
- Virat Kohli’s blistering knock of 77 runs off 49 balls with a strike rate of 157.14 was the standout batting performance of the match.
- Shikhar Dhawan’s 45 runs off 37 balls for PBKS was the top score for his team.
- Dinesh Karthik played a cameo of 28 runs off just 10 balls, striking at an astonishing rate of 280.00 for RCB.
- Jitesh Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh contributed with knocks of 27 and 25 runs, respectively, for PBKS.
| Name | Team | Runs Scored | Balls Faced | Strike Rate |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 77 | 49 | 157.14 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | PBKS | 45 | 37 | 121.62 |
| Dinesh Karthik | RCB | 28 | 10 | 280.00 |
| Jitesh Sharma | PBKS | 27 | 20 | 135.00 |
| Prabhsimran | PBKS | 25 | 17 | 147.06 |
RCB vs PBKS IPL Match 06 – bowling Performances
- Harpreet Brar was the standout bowler, conceding just 13 runs in his 4 overs while taking 2 wickets at an economy of 3.20 for PBKS.
- Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj were the pick of the bowlers for their respective teams, taking 2 wickets each.
- Glenn Maxwell and Sam Curran chipped in with 2 and 1 wicket, respectively, for their teams
| Name | Team | Runs Given | Overs Bowled | Wickets Taken | Economy |
| Harpreet Brar | PBKS | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3.20 |
| Kagiso Rabada | PBKS | 23 | 4 | 2 | 5.80 |
| Mohammed Siraj | RCB | 26 | 4 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Glenn Maxwell | RCB | 29 | 3 | 2 | 9.70 |
| Sam Curran | PBKS | 30 | 3 | 1 | 10.00 |
RCB vs PBKS IPL Match 06 – Fall of Wickets PBKS
- PBKS lost early wickets in the form of Jonny Bairstow (8) and Prabhsimran Singh (25).
- Shikhar Dhawan (45) and Jitesh Sharma (27) were the top scorers for PBKS.
- Sam Curran (23) and Liam Livingstone (17) chipped in with valuable contributions.
| Name | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
| Jonny Bairstow | 8 | 6 | 133.33 |
| Prabhsimran | 25 | 17 | 147.06 |
| Liam Livingstone | 17 | 13 | 130.77 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 45 | 37 | 121.62 |
| Sam Curran | 23 | 17 | 135.29 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 27 | 20 | 135.00 |
RCB vs PBKS IPL Match 06 – Fall of Wickets RCB
- RCB lost their top order quickly, with Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, and Glenn Maxwell falling cheaply.
- Virat Kohli’s dismissal for 77 was a crucial blow for RCB.
- Rajat Patidar (18) and Anuj Rawat (11) provided some support in the middle order.
- Dinesh Karthik’s brilliance along with Mahipal Lomror’s support clinched them a victory
| Name | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
| Faf du Plessis | 3 | 7 | 42.86 |
| Cameron Green | 3 | 5 | 60.00 |
| Rajat Patidar | 18 | 18 | 100.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 5 | 60.00 |
| Virat Kohli | 77 | 49 | 157.14 |
| Anuj Rawat | 11 | 14 | 78.57 |
RCB vs PBKS IPL Match 06 – Match details
| Detail | Value |
| Match | RCB vs PBKS, 6th Match, Indian Premier League 2024 |
| Date | Monday, March 25, 2024 |
| Toss | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opt to bowl |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Umpires | Anil Chaudhary, Sai Darshan Kumar |
| Third Umpire | Bruce Oxenford |
| Match Referee | Manu Nayar |
