Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally opened their win column in the IPL 2024 season with a thrilling 4-wicket victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Virat Kohli led the charge with a 77-run knock, while Dinesh Karthik’s late-innings heroics (28 runs off 10 balls) sealed the win with four balls to spare. Punjab captain Shikhar Dhawan put in a valiant effort with 45 runs, but RCB’s bowling, led by Mohammad Siraj and Glenn Maxwell, limited their total.
Highlighting the Drama
In a nail-biting IPL 2024 thriller, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Virat Kohli’s powerful 77-run innings set the stage, but it was Dinesh Karthik’s explosive 28 runs off 10 balls that sent the Bengaluru crowd into a frenzy. Punjab, led by captain Shikhar Dhawan’s steady 45 runs, looked poised to secure the win, but RCB’s bowlers and Karthik’s late-game heroics turned the tide, giving RCB their much-needed first victory of the season.
