IPL 2024, PBKS Vs RCB Match Highlights: Punjab Kings Knocked Out Of IPL As RCB Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

That is it for today. A riveting match ends with RCB thrashing Punjab Kings and knocking them out of the tournament. RCB live another day to fight out for the playoff spot. We'll be back tomorrow for yet another Live Blog. Till then, bbyee everyone..

Virat Kohli speaks: "No, not at all. For me, it's quality over quantity works at my age of 36. Practice less and then certain aspects you want to get better. Need to improve on things as we go along. I brought out the slog sweep and brought it out. I did not practice it at all. I want to keep getting the gaps. Those shots helps me maintain good strike rate in the middle overs. 

And as expected, Virat Kohli wins the Player of the Match Award. A well deserved one for the King of cricket.

Faf du Plessis (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captain): "Yeah, it was a really good game. After losing the toss and to get to 240 was a very good effort.

We thought we were making the same mistakes again and again. With the ball, we didn’t get enough wickets in the powerplay. We thought how we could get wickets in the powerplay. We changed the method and it has worked very well for us."

Stay tuned for post-match presentation. Most likely Virat Kohli will get the Player of the Match Award for his outstanding innings.

Faf du Plessis will be really happy with how his bowlers responded on a pitch that was conducive for the batters. A brilliant fightback after an early onslaught by Rossouw. Now RCB need to win their remaining two games to stay alive in playoff race.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: The moment RCB won it all!

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Playoff dream still alive for RCB

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Game done and dusted! PBKS OUT!

RCB's 4th win on the trot and Punjab are officially eliminated from IPL 2024. What a stunning turnaround by the RCB bowlers, after getting hammered by Rilee Rossouw. But as stated before, his wicket turned out to be the game-changing moment.

Rossouw scored a 21-ball fifty and was the danger man for Punjab. But Karn Sharma's game-changing over turned the tides as PBKS eventually faltered. Shashank Singh tried hard, but Kohli's bullet throw ended Shashank's dream and PBKS' dream of qualifying. In the end, the target of 243 was too hit to handle.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Punjab 9 down 👀

4 wickets tumbling in the last 5 overs. It shows the domination of RCB. Harshal Patel miscues a flick and gets caught by Ferguson at deep square leg. A wonderful catch as Harshal departs for a duck.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Virat, the Cheetah!

He runs like a Cheetah and has changed the course of the match with one bullet throw. Watch it here.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Final nail in coffin for PBKS??

That should be it for PBKS. They lose their last hope as Sam Curran also goes back. Ferguson shatters the stumps. Curran looked clueless and with that, PBKS are almost out of IPL 2024. RCB in total control.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Ashutosh, a goner? 

It was full, it was straight from Siraj and the ball traps Ashutosh on the back leg. The fingers are raised for out, but Ashutosh immediately goes for a review. The decision is taking a bit of time, but perhaps the right call has been made.

Siraj grabs perhaps the biggest fish of them all. Wicket is umpire's call and the PBKS batter has to walk back. Game set and sealed?

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Now Siraj is injured!

What is happening? Injuries after injuries in this game. Now he has called for a physio, but looks fine at the moment to continue. Good signs for RCB and for India.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Is it a wicket? Has Kohli done it?

Run-out decision goes upstairs. The biggest moment of the match is here. Has Kohli done it? He looks confident. Shashank Singh departs as Kohli's bullet throw does the trick for RCB.

King always performs for his side. Be it with the bat, or in the field. An inch-perfect throw and Shashank is a goner.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Shashank is injured 😱

Just what the PBKS doctor didn't order at this moment. Shashank collided with RCB skipper after completing a run and is down at the moment. Seems like he has hurt his shoulder. Not a good sign for PBKS. Fortunately, he looks fine and is ready to bat again...

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Watch] Rossouw's colossal six!

The South African batter looked good while he was batting and played some delightful stroke before getting dismissed for 61. His wicket certainly was the game-changer.

14 runs coming off the Karn Sharma over. Fair to say that if PBKS are to win the contest and stay alive in IPL, then Shashank Singh has to bat till the end. No other option. Can he do it? We'll find out.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Livingstone goes for duck 🦆

Swapnil's golden arm strikes once again as Livingstone goes for a duck. He gets a leading-edge on his attempted flick and the fielder takes an easy peasy catch at covers. PBKS are crumbling under pressure.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Karn Sharma has done it again 😍

He has this knack of picking wickets just at the right time. Jitesh Sharma's poor IPL 2024 continues as he departs for 5. He goes for a slog sweep and misses it completely as the ball rattles the stumps. 4 down and Liam Livingstone walks in..

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: RCB crawl back in the game!

PBKS are 114/3 after 10 and still need 129 in the last 10. An interesting last 10 overs coming up for both the teams in the context of the league.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Karnnnnn Sharma has done it 😍

After going for 11 runs, Karn Sharma gets his revenge and has the last laugh. Rossouw departs for 61. He goes for a big slog and fails to clear the fence and finds the fielder. Is this is the game-changing ball?? RCB are ecstatic and so they should be.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Rossouw is injured 😰

Oh no, just not what the PBKS team wanted. He misses the reverse sweep as the ball clips the gloves and struck him on the neck as he gasped for air. The physio is out in the middle.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Rilee Rossouw show in Dharamsala 😍

Karn Sharma under pressure now. A four, followed by a colossal hit. Is this Rossouw's evening? Is he the guy who's going to steer them to victory? What a marvellous innings so far.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Rossouw, you beauty!

He brings up his fifty in 21 balls and immediately celebrates looking at the PBKS dugout. He holds the key for Punjab. This has been an innings of high-class and he needs to continue the good work.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Rossouw holds the key for PBKS!

With Bairstow going back to the pavilion, the onus is on Rossouw to do the magic for his side and steer them to victory. It won't be an easy task as RCB, too, will be charged up after that wicket.

Shashank Singh, the new batter in.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Wicket Alert 🚨

GONEEEE! Jonny Bairstow departs and Faf takes a stunner! Mind-blowing from the RCB skipper. He tracks back as Bairstow miscues a heave and dives in perfectly to grab the catch at mid-off. Just the wicket RCB wanted.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: It's raining fours and sixes!

PBKS have made a statement here. They won't back down from the challenge. It's raining fours and sixes!

Lockie Ferguson in the attack! RCB need wickets and Ferguson could be the guy for them.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: 50 up for Punjab in no time!

Bairstow has joined the carnage as he tonks Yash Dayal for a BIGGIEEE! 50 inside 4.1 overs. Game on! Bairstow started the over with a MAXIMUMMM and followed it up with a boundary.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: 18 runs off Siraj! Rossouw 🔥

18 runs were scored off the Mohammed Siraj over. The run-rate is well above 10 and Rossouw looks dangerous at the moment. A scintillating six to end the over.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Has Kohli taken another dig at someone? 🤔

For sure the strike-rate was up and this certainly was Kohli's best innings of IPL 2024 by a countrymile.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: DROPPPPPED CHANCE!

Schoolboy stuff, this time from Mahipal Lomror. Rossouw plays a length ball from Yash Dayal towards Lomror at point and the RCB fileder drops a dolly. How costly will that be?

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: PBKS on a roll? 🤔

Despite losing Prabhsimran early, the duo of Bairstow and Rossouw have managed to find those odd boundaries. They need more boundaries, and a couple of sixes for sure. The wicket is a belter and PBKS will certainly fancy their chances.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Run-out decision goes upstairs!

Bairstow with a lazy run. He goes for a single, but forgots to plant his bat and hops over the popping crease as the ball hits the stumps. Fortunately, he was over the line and foot was grounded. Schoolboy mistake!

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Rossouw starts on a positive note!

Back-to-back boundaries from Rossouw and PBKS added 14 runs in the first over. Yes, they did lost a wicket, but to stay alive in the IPL, they need boundaries.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Swapnil strikes, Prabhsimran departs!

What a ball and Prabhsimran has to walk back. Swapnil the magician does his trick. Arm ball, goes straight with the angle and traps the batter on the front leg. Prabhsimran thought of taking the review, but Bairstow convinced him to walk back.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: We are set for the live action!!!

The PBKS openers make their way out as they face a daunting task ahead of them. 242 is what they need to stay live in the competition. Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh to open for the Kings! Swapnil Singh with the ball for RCB.

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Highest team total in IPL for RCB

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241/7 vs PBKS in Dharamsala - TONIGHT

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Orange and Purple cap meet!

Virat Kohli presents Harshal Patel with the Purple Cap. The PBKS pacer has been outstanding with the ball and deservingly leads the way in bowling charts.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Innings Break!!!

Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to field first. RCB did not get off to a good start as Du Plessis and Will Jacks fell early. However, Virat Kohli stayed solid at one end and along with Rajat Patidar got the RCB innings back on track. Even though Jacks fell, Kohli continued his good work. He played brilliant knock of 92 runs off 47 deliveries. Cameron Green accompanied him and scored 46 off 27. The Green-cameo ensured that RCB went past the 240-mark in their 20 overs. RCB could have went past the 250 mark, if not for Harshal Patel's brilliant 20th over, where he picked up three wickets. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Record Alert!!!

This is the highest total in a T20 game at Dharamsala.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: DK has arrived!!!

Dinesh Karthik is playing a brilliant cameo. He has not let the momentum drop in the RCB innings.  RCB has gone past 230 and is now moving towards a total which could be very challenging for the PBKS.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Virat Kohli Falls for 92 ☹️

Virat Kohli falls prey to Arshdeep. Full and outside the off stump. Kohli slices it to deep point and falls eight runs short of an excellent hundred.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Virat Kohli Toying With The Bowlers

Arshdeeep is feeling the nerve. Kohli is toying with the bowlers and making them lose their plot. This is pure carnage by the Man.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Impact Alert

Jitesh Sharma comes in as the impact player for PBKS. He replaces Vidwath Kaverappa.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: The 'Super Saiyan' Mode of Kohli

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Sam Curran feeling the heat 🥵

Virat Kohli and Cameron Green have taken the attack to the PBKS skipper, Sam Curran. While Kohli launched him into the stands for two beautiful maximums, Cameron Green maintained the momentum with a boundary. 21 runs were scored of the 16th over. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: 30 More Balls to GO...

That is the end of the 15th over in the RCB innings. They have put on 164 runs on the board. The target should be a minimum of 60 runs in the next 30 balls. Kohli will also be eyeing his hundred now. Gear up for an exciting period of five overs.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Kohli's golden run continues

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: It is time for the shift....

RCB are stationed at 153/3 after the end of 14 overs. It is now time for Green and Kohli to change gears. With six overs remaining and seven wickets in hand, RCB should at least target a total of 220 runs.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: 'The King' reaches there in style

A boundary!!!! And there is is half-century. Back to back half centuries for Kohli. He immediately hits a boundary after that. It seems he is shifting gears. PBKS will now be ruing the two drop chances, those are proving too costly for them.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Virat Kohli nears a well compliled half-century

That is the end of the 11th over in the innings. Virat Kohli is batting at 45 off 28. He is just five runs away from a well compiled half-century.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: The match begins again!

The hailstorm has stopped and the play begins.

Kohli and Green are here at the crease, with Liam Livingstone bowling the first over post hailstorm fiasco. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Play to restart soon...

The latest news is that play will restart at 8:55 PM IST. So, not much of a interruption and expectedly no over loss. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Covers are being taken off!!!

Good news folks!!!!! The covers are being gradually removed. We will soon come up with an update of when the play will start. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: The Umpires Are Out There

The two umpires are out there and are talking with the ground staff. The rain seems to have stopped temporarily.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Hail Storm 🧊

The current coverage pictures show that it is hailing at the venue. Things seem gloom. A quick restart does not seem possible. More covers are in place to protect the pitch. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Wait Stretches..

Everyone is hoping that the rain goes away quickly and things start off. But it is drizzling quite heavily at present. The entire square is covered for now. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: It is Raining!!!! 🌧️

OH NO!!!!! The rain is here. It is drizzling quite heavily and the players have to walk away from field. An unwanted interruption here. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Patidar Falls

Sam Curran strikes and it is the important wicket of Rajat Patidar. He has flowing and could have taken this to a formidable one if he would have stayed for three or four more overs. But the PBKS skipper takes the important wicket and provides an window of opportunity for the PBKS. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Patidar gets to his half-century in style!!!

SIX!!!! And there is the half-century for Patidar. What a knock by the young Indian batter. When he came out RCB were struggling, but Patidar did not get intimated by the occasion. He took the attack to the bowlers and has played brilliant knock to bail his team out of the hole. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Patidar looks unstoppable

Another six and Patidar moves closer to a well played counter attacking half-century. He is batting at 46 off 19.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: 6,6,0,0,6.... Rajat Patidar Bangs Rahul Chahar out of the Park

The eighth over and Patidar unleashes the beast mode. He slams two maximums of the first two deliveries and follows it with another of the fifth ball. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Vidwath Kaverappa Impresses on his debut

PBKS have gone through with the spell of Vidwath Kaverappa. He has bowled a brilliant spell on his debut. Kaverappa conceded 36 runs in his four overs and picked up a couple of wickets. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: When 'The King' Rules...

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: End of Powerplay

The powerplay comes to an end. RCB are stationed at 56/2. It has been an eventful powerplay here. Three catches have been dropped, while Kaverappa has struck twice for the PBKS. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Stat Attack

RCB have now hit 1600 IPL sixes! Only Mumbai Indians have hit more than RCB, and they have struck 1664 maximums

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Here is how Faf fell!!!!

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Buttery Fingers from PBKS Fielders

Another catch and another one dropped. This time it was Rajat Patidar who played the shot in the air. Harshal at fine leg drops an easy catch.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Out Goes Jacks!!

Just as Will Jacks was starting to look good he falls. Kaverappa gets his second wicket and RCB are in a spot of bother here. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Will Jacks Starts off on a strong note!!!!

Will Jacks hits a four and six to Sam Curran to get going. After the early set back of Faf du Plessis RCB is recovering. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: One more life for King Kohli!!!!!

Good length delivery at the off stump. Kohli drives it in the air towards cover. Dropped again!!!!! We cannot expect to win a game after dropping Kohli twice inside the first 10 balls.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Du Plessis is Vidwath's first wicket

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Vidwath Kaverappa Gets His First!!!!

In the air again!!!!! This time it is taken!!!!!! Faf du Plessis skies it this time. Swapnil at third man takes the catch and this time Kaverappa has his maiden IPL wicket.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: The King Survives...!!!

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Faf Hits Two Boundaries

A good start squandered by two boundaries by Faf du Plessis. The RCB skipper is looking good and need to convert this start.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Kohli Dropped!!!!

A chance goes begging for PBKS. It would have been a dream start for Kaverappa. But Ashutosh Sharma drops Kohli at covers and the King survives. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: The Action Starts....

The umpires are out there. In walk Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. We are all set for the action to start. Vidwath Kaverappa to start the proceedings for PBKS with the new ball.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: The Start is Near

We are just a few moments away from the start of the action. It is a battle of existence for the two teams as the team that loses tonight will be eliminated from the competition.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Debut Alert 🚨

Karnataka pacer Vidhwath Kaverappa will be making his IPL debut for Punjab Kings tonight.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson

Punjab Kings Playing XI: Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Team News

Kagiso Rabada has been replaced with Liam Livingstone. Glenn Maxwell misses out, and Lockie Ferguson comes in.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Toss time

TOSS UPDATE: Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first.

The team that loses tonight will be eliminated from IPL 2024.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Head-to-Head (Overall)

Total matches played: 32

Punjab Kings won: 17

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 15

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: RCB Gear up for the Crucial Match

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Top Fantasy Picks

Shashank Singh (PBKS)

IPL 2024 Stats: 315 runs in 11 matches

Harshal Patel (PBKS)

IPL 2024 Stats: 17 wickets in 11 matches

Dinesh Karthik (RCB)

IPL 2024 Stats: 283 runs in 11 matches

Faf du Plessis (RCB)

IPL 2024 Stats: 352 runs in 11 matches

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PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Key Face-offs for the Game

Virat Kohli vs Kagiso Rabada

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PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Top Wicket Takers in IPL 2024

PBKS Vs RCB Live Score: Players to Watch Out For

Punjab Kings

Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Rilee Rossouw.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar.

Team Previews: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The Royal Challenger Bengaluru also sail in the same boat as their opponents. After a horrendous start to their campaign, RCB are hanging by the edge of elimination after two consecutive wins. 

Virat Kohli, as always, has been their brightest shining star in this edition. He is currently the highest run-scorer in IPL 2024, and despite the lack of back-up performances by other players, he has kept himself running at the top gear. Due to a better net run rate, RCB is just a spot ahead of PBKS in the points table. The two points at stake are critical for them to keep the chances of a playoff qualification alive.

Team Previews: Punjab Kings

The Punjab Kings have one of the most entertaining teams in the tournament. Though they have often ended on the wrong side of the result, PBKS have been the part of some cliff hangers in the tournament. 

The Kings have won only four of their 11 games and are currently in the eighth spot in the points table. They need to win this game and collect the two points to keep themselves alive in the race, at least mathematically. 

Hello, and welcome to the live blog for the 58th match of the Indian Premier League. This match will be played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. This is Probuddha Bhattacharjee; along with Anurag Dasgupta, we will bring you all the live action from this exciting clash.