Varun Aaron says it is RCB's year
Tom Moody further says RCB look a far better balanced side this season
After losing Qualifier 1 to RCB, PBKS have another chance at making the final
RCB quick bagged 3 for 21 in his comeback match, as PBKS were bowled out for 101
Varun Aaron explains how Hazlewood bowled "like a machine"
Tom Moody says it was a 170 kind of pitch where the hosts imploded under pressure
Tom Moody and Varun Aaron on how the powerplay overs could play out
Both RCB and PBKS, facing each other in Qualifier 1, are yet to win the IPL
Varun Aaron agreed by saying Dayal needs some support in the death overs
PBKS dreaming - in the playoffs for the first time in 11 years - attempting to reach only their second-ever IPL final. RCB in the top-2 for the first time since 2016.
Match Coverage
All Match News'Everybody has chipped in at different times' - Aaron, Moody laud RCB's team structure
ESPNcricinfo's experts impressed by RCB's collective match-winners, team depth, and steady contributions from all corners of their squad
Hazlewood moves to No. 3 on Purple Cap table
Virat Kohli has remained fifth on Orange Cap table, taking his tally to 614
Swing and miss: PBKS 'lost the battle but not the war'
PBKS crumbled under pressure, undone by swing and seam early in their innings but their eyes are firmly set on redemption in Qualifier 2
Stats: RCB's record win in playoffs
Key numbers from RCB's thumping win over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025
Bowlers, Salt shine as RCB march into first IPL final since 2016
Hazlewood, Suyash and Dayal shared eight wickets as PBKS folded for 101 in Qualifier 1