IPL 2025 Live: Rain-Hit RCB vs PBKS Clash Reduced to 14 Overs – Kohli at Crease After Early Blow IPL 2025 RCB PBKS live updates

April 18, 2025 | Bengaluru – The electrifying clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 season has been affected by rain, forcing the game to be shortened to a 14-overs-a-side contest at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. IPL 2025 RCB PBKS live updates

After a delayed toss, PBKS won and opted to bowl first, taking immediate advantage of the damp conditions. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh struck early, removing Phil Salt for just 4 runs in the very first over. RCB are currently 4/1 in 0.4 overs, with Virat Kohli holding the crease at 0*. IPL 2025 RCB PBKS live updates

Joining him is Rajat Patidar, who is yet to face a delivery. The pressure is already mounting on the home side, who are desperate for a win to stay alive in the tournament.

Key Highlights So Far:

🕒 Match reduced to 14 overs due to rain.
🏏 RCB score: 4/1 in 0.4 overs
❌ Phil Salt out for 4 (bowled by Arshdeep Singh)
🧢 PBKS Bowling: Arshdeep on fire in the opening over
🌧️ Rain delayed start, but crowd excitement is high in Bengaluru

Team Changes:

RCB – Unchanged Playing XI
PBKS – Marcus Stoinis and Harpreet Brar return to the squad

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With weather conditions now stable and the pitch expected to favor bowlers early on, this promises to be a high-voltage showdown. Fans are hopeful that Virat Kohli, the linchpin of RCB’s batting line-up, can anchor the innings and lead his side to a strong total.

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