# Cricket: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face table-toppers Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday, after a six-wicket win over the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 118 off 61 balls powered Lucknow Super Giants to 227 for three in their 20 overs. In reply, stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma’s unbeaten 85 helped RCB chase down the target with eight balls and six wickets to spare. This is the third-highest successful run chase in the tournament’s history.
Cricket: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1