In a rain-affected clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were restricted to a dismal 95 for nine in 14 overs, courtesy of disciplined bowling and sharp fielding from the Punjab Kings.

The match, delayed by persistent rain, finally got underway at 9:45 PM with both teams adapting to a shortened 14-over format. Punjab skipper Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first, a decision that paid immediate dividends.