Key Highlights:
PBKS vs RCB will be the focus of the IPL 2025 Match 37 showdown as Punjab take on Bengaluru on Sunday, April 20 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. With the race for playoff qualification tightening, both teams are desperate for points.
This match, sponsored by Cricbuzz, is a return fixture between the two sides. PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, had convincingly beaten RCB earlier in a rain-affected encounter and will look to do the double.
Pitch and Weather Conditions at Mullanpur
- Pitch nature: Balanced surface, aiding both seamers and spinners.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 172
- Toss factor: Team batting first has won 5 out of 8 games.
- Weather forecast: 34°C with dry conditions. Light breeze, minimal rain threat.
Bowlers will need discipline with the new ball, while chasing could become tricky as the pitch slows.
Head-to-Head Record: Slight Edge for Punjab
- Total Matches Played: 34
- PBKS Wins: 18
- RCB Wins: 16
PBKS have dominated RCB in recent years, winning three of their last four encounters.
Predicted XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Marco Jansen
- Harpreet Brar
- Xavier Bartlett
- Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
- Phil Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Players to Watch in PBKS vs RCB
Virat Kohli (RCB):
Closing in on becoming the highest run-getter vs PBKS in IPL history. He’s due for a big knock after a string of starts.
Arshdeep Singh (PBKS):
The Mullanpur specialist needs just 2 wickets to become the venue’s leading wicket-taker in T20s.
Nehal Wadhera (PBKS):
Proved a vital middle-order anchor in the last match and could again play a pivotal role.
Josh Hazlewood (RCB):
RCB’s pace ace will be key with the new ball, especially to break PBKS’s top order early.
Cricbuzz Fantasy Preview
- Captain Picks: Virat Kohli, Liam Livingstone
- Vice-Captain Picks: Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis
- X-Factor Players: Yuzvendra Chahal, Tim David
- Avoid: Top-order batters chasing under lights – pitch slows after sunset
Match Prediction
On current form and home advantage, Punjab Kings start as slight favorites. However, RCB have the depth and experience to pull off a turnaround, especially if Kohli or Hazlewood deliver.
Expect a close contest between bat-heavy lineups, where early wickets and smart middle-overs play will determine the outcome.
Match Details
- Match: Kings vs Challengers
- Date: April 20, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur
- Streaming: JioCinema
- Broadcast: Star Sports
- Fantasy Tips & Live Stats: Available on Cricbuzz
Disclaimer
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