Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 18, 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. It is safe to say that this is one of the most awaited IPL 2025 matches. The form of both teams suggests that the blending of the climatic conditions could prove to be the deciding factor of the day.

Match Details
Date: April 18, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
Win%  Batting First: 41%
Win%  Bowling First: 53%

Weather Report:

The climatic conditions of Bengaluru, for the time being, do not seem to pose a threat to an uninterrupted game.
Winds: Light winds are predicted with no impacts on gameplay on the whole grassroots level.
Precipitation: The good news is that there is a 1% chance for today, so there is no chance of intervention.
Humidity:  Player endurance may be impacted by 26% humidity, and it is not expected to be too extreme.
Wind Conditions: As for temperature, the game will open with the temperature around 31.5 degrees C and will cool slightly more as time goes on.

Pitch Report:

 M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface, offering plenty of runs for aggressive batters.

The pitch provides a consistent bounce, favoring stroke play and high-scoring encounters.
Pacers may find some early assistance with the new ball, but overall, the conditions tend to favor batsmen.
Spinners may struggle due to the shorter boundaries, which make defending totals challenging.

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Venue Records:

Highest Team Total: 287/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Lowest Team Total: 82/10 by Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Average First Innings Score: Approximately 171 runs.

With clear skies and a pitch that encourages big scores, fans can expect an electrifying contest between RCB and DC at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI

Punjab Kings Playing XI 

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shegde, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh  

Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma/ Rasikh Salam