Phil Salt's explosive fifty propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, securing their spot in the IPL 2025 final. RCB's bowlers dismantled PBKS for a mere 101 runs, setting the stage for Salt's blistering innings. With this emphatic win, RCB advances to their fourth IPL final, scheduled for June 3.
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