RCB set first IPL final date in nine years, decimate Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Rajat Patidar-led side decimated Punjab in Mullanpur, restricting them to 101 runs in the first innings. It is the joint-lowest by a team in the history of IPL playoffs. They are currently tied with Lucknow Super Giants, who made 101 runs against Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator of IPL 2023.