RCB Faces another Batting Collapse against PBKS: It was a frustrating night for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans as the team collapsed yet again with the bat, this time against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025. The match, played on Friday at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, turned into a rain-hit 14-over contest, but RCB’s performance left fans disappointed and angry.
RCB, who were sent to bat first after Punjab won the toss, found themselves in deep trouble early. In just a few overs, the team lost 7 wickets for only 42 runs. The major shock came when Virat Kohli was dismissed for just one run by Arshdeep Singh. Phil Salt had already walked back in the first over, and soon the rest followed, unable to handle Punjab’s sharp bowling under the cloudy skies.
It felt like déjà vu for many RCB supporters, as the team’s history with low scores in the IPL is well-known. Memes and posts started pouring in on social media as fans called out the batting collapse. One user even said, “No other team makes this record like RCB.”
Thankfully, Tim David gave RCB some fight. The Australian all-rounder stayed strong and smashed a gutsy half-century off just 26 balls, taking RCB to 95/9 in their 14 overs. While it wasn’t a huge score, his effort at least gave the home crowd something to cheer about.
When it was PBKS’s turn to bat, the game wasn’t one-sided. RCB bowlers tried their best to defend the small total. The pitch had uneven bounce, and Punjab batters also struggled for a while. But in the end, the Kings chased down the target with five wickets to spare.
The defeat has added more pressure on RCB’s campaign this season. With every game becoming important, fans are now raising questions about the team’s batting depth and consistency. Many are also concerned about Kohli’s form and the overall confidence of the top order.
Social media continued buzzing even after the match. Memes, jokes, and angry rants highlighted the mood of RCB supporters, who were clearly hurt by another collapse especially in their home ground. While some fans tried to stay positive by praising Tim David, others demanded serious changes in the team’s approach.
It’s not the first time RCB have found themselves in this situation, and it might not be the last unless they fix their middle-order issues quickly. For now, RCB will have to regroup, rethink, and come back stronger, because their fans are still hoping for a turnaround.
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