In a rain-curtailed IPL match, Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Tim David's aggressive half-century helped RCB post a modest 95/9. Nehal Wadhera's composed innings guided PBKS to victory in 12.1 overs, despite Hazlewood's impressive bowling. The defeat marked RCB’s third consecutive loss at home this season, continuing a worrying trend for the Bengaluru-based franchise.
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