In a decisive battle at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) registered a resounding victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 34th IPL 2025 match. Not only did this rain-affected game affect the match result, but it also reorganized the table in the IPL 2025 Points Table.
PBKS Win with Ease Against RCB
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Because of rain delays, the match was cut short to 14 overs per team. RCB batted first and scored only 95 runs, with Tim David scoring a blistering 50 off 26 balls. But even though he finished with a flourish, the team could not put up a defendable score.
Punjab Kings overhauled the target in a mere 12.1 overs, securing the match by 5 wickets. The run chase was solidly built on by Nehal Wadhera, who hit an unbeaten 33 off 19 balls, consisting of 3 fours and 3 sixes.
IPL 2025 Points Table Update: Punjab Kings Move to Second
With this crucial victory, Punjab Kings reached the second position in the IPL 2025 Points Table, pushing several teams behind them. PBKS accumulated 10 points from 7 games with 5 victories and 2 defeats.
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RCB, on the other hand, slipped down to fourth from third position, having lost 3 out of 7 matches.
Delhi Capitals Continue to Hold Top Position in IPL 2025
The Delhi Capitals keep their run going in IPL 2025. With 5 victories from 6 matches, they remain at the top of the IPL 2025 Points Table with 10 points and a sound Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.744.
In the meantime, the Gujarat Titans have moved up to third position, too, with 8 points but a higher NRR. Lucknow Super Giants are placed fifth, with the same points as RCB and GT, but with a lower NRR.
IPL 2025 Points Table – Latest Standings After Match 34
| No. | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi Capitals | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | +0.744 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.308 |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +1.081 |
| 4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | +0.446 |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | +0.086 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | +0.547 |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | +0.239 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -0.714 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.217 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.276 |
Key Takeaways – IPL 2025 Points Table Highlights
Delhi Capitals stay in first despite having the worst NRR, recording just 5 wins out of 6 matches. Punjab Kings move to the second position following a victory over RCB. RCB dropped to the fourth position after suffering their third loss of the season. Both Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants remain firm in their playoff positions. Chennai Super Kings, SRH, and Rajasthan Royals remain at the bottom.
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