In the IPL match held in Dharamsala, Punjab Kings (PBKS) lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 23 runs, a defeat that captain Shreyas Iyer attributed to the team's struggles during the powerplay. RCB set a challenging target of 222 runs, with Venkatesh Iyer leading the charge, scoring an impressive 73 runs off 40 balls. Despite PBKS's efforts, including Shashank Singh's explosive 56 runs off 27 balls, they fell short, finishing at 199 for 8. Iyer noted the early loss of wickets as a critical factor, particularly the absence of strong starts from openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya. RCB's stand-in captain, Jitesh Sharma, maintained that his team was in control throughout the match, while veteran bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar acknowledged the emotional significance of qualifying for the playoffs after months of hard work. Looking ahead, Iyer remains optimistic about PBKS's upcoming match against Lucknow Super Giants.