India, May 29 -- Punjab Kings' all-out aggression in Qualifier 1 backfired as Royal Challengers Bengaluru bulldozed their way through the hosts' batting lineup, bundling them for just 101 in 14.1 overs in Mullanpur. In what was their first playoff appearance since 2014, Punjab endured a nightmarish collapse, unable to adjust to the demands of the surface, where hitting through the line was fraught with risk.

The decision to attack from ball one, despite early setbacks, bit PBKS back, and Sunil Gavaskar wasn't too happy with the way their batters gifted their wickets to the RCB bowlers.

"This is unbelievable. This is committing suicide, isn't it?" Sunil Gavaskar said on air after Marcus Stoinis, one of their last recognised batters, peri...