RCB vs PBKS Match Preview

We are in the middle of the Indian Premier League 2025 season, and teams are working hard to improve their point standings. In the 34th game, hosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face the Punjab Kings in what promises to be an exciting match. Both teams have eight points after six games. A win here will propel them to the top of the points standings. The Royal Challengers look confident after defeating the Rajasthan Royals in their last game. The Royal Challengers Bangalore have won their last three games towards the Punjab Kings. The Punjab Kings have not done well at this venue, which may weigh on their minds. 

RCB vs PBKS Match Details 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings – 34th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Date & Time: 18th April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

RCB vs PBKS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	218
Avg 2nd inn score	214
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report

The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has long been known to favour batters. The surface here is relatively flat, allowing batsmen to bat through the line and break big ones.

RCB vs PBKS Weather Report

The weather in Bengaluru will remain slightly cloudy and cool in the evening, but there is no chance of rain, so we should have a full match.  

RCB vs PBKS Last Five Matches

RCB ( Royal Challengers Bengaluru )	L W L W W
PBKS ( Punjab Kings )	W L W L W

RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PBKS Won	RCB Won	Tie	NR
Overall	33	16	17	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

RCB vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryansh Shedge (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Virat Kohli – Virat Kohli was on fire again, scoring 67 off 42 deliveries. He is now leading the RCB charts this season with 167 runs from 4 matches at an average of 54.66 and a strike rate of 143.85.
• Josh Hazlewood –  Josh Hazlewood has made an impact, taking wickets when the game is in the balance.

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Priyansh Arya – Priyansh Arya is a promising batsman but he will need to be consistent with his batting
• Yuzvendra Chahal –  Yuzvendra Chahal picked up a 4-wicket haul and remains the team’s best spinner

RCB vs PBKS Probable Winners:

The Punjab Kings come onto this game off a memorable victory. However, the team will be concerned about the form in its batting lineup. They have a terrible record against the Royal Challengers, particularly at this venue. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru's top order is in good form, and their bowling attack is well-suited to this track. We expect an exciting game, but the RCB has the advantage. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is expected to win this match.