The 37th game of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be played on April 20, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali.

PBKS holds a slight lead in the head-to-head record, with one more win than RCB. Known for high-scoring encounters, this rivalry has produced several thrilling matches. Mohali’s flat pitch and short boundaries, similar to Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, favor batters, setting the stage for another run-fest.

In IPL 2025 Match 34 (April 18, 2025, at Chinnaswamy), PBKS defeated RCB by 5 wickets in a rain-curtailed 14-over match. Nehal Wadhera's 33* from 19 balls clinched the pursuit of RCB's 95/9, aided by Tim David's unbeaten 50. The victory swayed the head-to-head even more in PBKS's direction and increased expectations for the rematch.

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Notable Matches in PBKS vs RCB History:

IPL 2025, Match 34 (April 18)—Bengaluru

• RCB: 95/9 (14 overs)
  
• PBKS: 98/5 (12.1 overs)
  
• Result: PBKS won by 5 wickets
  

RCB slipped to 42/7 before Tim David's 50* took them to 95. PBKS's bowlers—Jansen (2/10), Arshdeep (2/17), and Chahal (2/11)—were in charge. Even with Hazlewood's 3/14, Wadhera's 33* took PBKS home. PBKS reached 2nd with 10 points; RCB dropped to 4th with 8. Tim David was Player of the Match.

IPL 2024, Match 58 (May 9)—Dharamsala

• RCB: 241/7
  
• PBKS: 181/10 (17 overs)
  
• Result: RCB won by 60 runs
  

Kohli’s 92 and Patidar’s 55 set up RCB’s massive score. PBKS, led by Rossouw’s 61, faltered against Karn Sharma and co.

IPL 2024, Match 6 (March 25)—Bengaluru

• PBKS: 176/6
  
• RCB: 178/6 (19.2 overs)
  
• Result: RCB won by 4 wickets
  

Dhawan’s 45 and Brar’s 2/13 gave PBKS a fighting chance, but Kohli and Karthik’s finishing powered RCB to victory.

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IPL 2023, Match 27 (April 20)—Mohali

• RCB: 174/4
  
• PBKS: 150/10
  
• Result: RCB won by 24 runs
  

Du Plessis (84) and Kohli (59) starred with the bat; Siraj’s 4/21 sealed it for RCB.

IPL 2016, Match 50 (May 18)—Bengaluru

• RCB: 211/3 (15 overs)
  
• PBKS: 120/9 (DLS target 203)
  
• Result: RCB won by 82 runs (DLS)
  

Kohli’s 113 and Gayle’s 73 dismantled PBKS. Chahal and Watson starred with the ball.

The IPL 2025 Match 37 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) under Shreyas Iyer will meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) led by Rajat Patidar at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali, on April 20, 2025, under match start time at 3:30 PM IST. 

Stadium Stats and Records

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a new IPL arena with only a total of 7 matches played there. The pitch shows good characteristics for batters, sharing the score between spinners and pacers. It's difficult for the bowlers after a few overs.

• Total Matches: 7
• Batting 1st Won: 3
• Batting 2nd Won: 4
• Highest Total: 205/4 by Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings in 2025
• Lowest Total: 142 All Out by Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans in 2024
• Highest Run-chase: 177/6 in 19.2 overs by Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals in 2024
• Lowest total defended: 182/9 by SRH vs PBKS in 2024
• Average 1st Innings Score: 167
• Average 2nd Innings: 158

Also Read: IPL 2025, Match 34: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Full Match Highlights

Weather and Pitch Report:

The weather forecast for Mohali on April 20, 2025 projects dry conditions together with days that will reach temperatures between 37-42°C and 25% chance of rain, the game will operate at its best with humidity levels between 40-50% however light overnight dew allows chasing teams to perform better. Batters find success against the pitch due to its good bounce yet it induces spin to benefit Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) and Krunal Pandya (RCB). Fast bowling specialists Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) and Josh Hazlewood (RCB) ought to take advantage of swing early during their overs. Competitive scores range from 170–200.

Match Preview:

The Punjab Kings secured a victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match 34 (April 18, 2025) prior to coming into this match while benefiting from the talented batting skills of Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer. Nehal Wadhera demonstrated top finish with a 19-ball 33* against RCB and Shashank Singh provided additional power to their lineup. Arshdeep Singh holds the PBKS record of 86 wickets while Chahal handles the spin duties together with Marco Jansen and Harpreet Brar making up the pace unit. In their defensive performance against KKR PBKS showed their ability to adapt their tactics successfully by bundling out the opposition for 111.

RCB needs Virat Kohli to deliver stability along with Phil Salt's offensive abilities to gain redemption in his matches. Rajat Patidar joined Tim David as PBKS's new force in the middle batting lineup after David secured his first IPL half-century against PBKS. Hazlewood earned three wickets in Match 34 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the pace line along with Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma forming the spin department. The four away victories of RCB exist in stark contrast to their three losing home games which creates additional pressure to succeed at Mullanpur.

Match 31 of IPL 2025 will take place on April 15, 2025 when Punjab Kings (PBKS) meet Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. At 7:30 PM IST on April 15, 2025 KKR will clash against PBKS under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane seeking an important victory to enhance their position in the mid-season table.

Stadium Stats and Records

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a new IPL arena with only a total of 7 matches played there. The pitch shows good characteristics for batters, sharing the score between spinners and pacers. It's difficult for the bowlers after a few overs.

• Total Matches: 7
• Batting 1st Won: 3
• Batting 2nd Won: 4
• Highest Total: 219/6 by Punjab Kings vs. Chennai Super Kings, 2025
• Lowest Total: 142 All Out by Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans in 2024
• Highest Run-chase: 177/6 in 19.2 overs by Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals in 2024
• Lowest total defended: 182/9 by SRH vs PBKS in 2024
• Average 1st Innings Score: 180
• Average 2nd Innings: 170

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Weather and Pitch Report

Mullanpur will experience pleasant weather during the evening of April 15, 2025 because meteorological predictions indicate temperatures between 20-24°C and minimal humidity levels and no sign of precipitation. The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium features an ideal pitch for batting that generates good bounce yet it should enable quick bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana of PBKS and KKR respectively to adjust early in the match and produce competitive totals of 180 to 200 runs.

Match Preview

Punjab Kings plan to operate from their new stadium base while Shashank Singh and Priyansh Arya's offensive playing styles will generate substantial scoring opportunities for KKR's bowlers. KKR under Ajinkya Rahane’s steady leadership and Sunil Narine’s match-winning capabilities will depend on the batting skills of Quinton de Kock and Venkatesh Iyer to tackle PBKS' quick bowlers. The wicket at Mullanpur will likely provide both offensive batting conditions and early bowling assistance so Yuzvendra Chahal from PBKS and Varun Chakravarthy from KKR must adapt their strategies to challenge the attacking batsmen and middle-order batters. Mullanpur will witness a high-scoring match and strategic battles that will dominate the upcoming encounter.

The IPL 2025 Match 22 is scheduled to take place on April 8, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium located in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, where Punjab Kings (PBKS) will square off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). CSK, under the guidance of Ruturaj Gaikwad, will go head-to-head with Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS at 7:30 PM IST.

Stadium Stats and Records

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a new IPL arena with only a total of 6 matches played there. The pitch shows good characteristics for batters, sharing the score between spinners and pacers. It's difficult for the bowlers after a few overs.

• Total Matches: 6
• Batting 1st Won: 3
• Batting 2nd Won: 3
• Highest Total: 205/4 by Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings in 2025
• Lowest Total: 142 All Out by Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans in 2024
• Highest Run-chase: 177/6 in 19.2 overs by Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals in 2024
• Lowest total defended: 182/9 by SRH vs PBKS in 2024
• Average 1st Innings Score: 167
• Average 2nd Innings: 167

Also Read: IPL 2025: PBKS vs CSK - A Head to Head breakdown

Weather and Pitch Report:

 Weather conditions in Mullanpur on April 8, 2025, are expected to clear, with the temperature ranging between 28 and 32°C. There is low humidity and no chance of rain; however, dew may cause some issues in the second innings. The pitch appears to be new and underused for the IPL, as it seems to support batsmen with increased bounce, although pacers might find some assistance early on.

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Match Preview: PBKS vs CSK

PBKS attempts to take advantage of their home ground’s support and exploit CSK’s need for reliability during their batting while PBKS is attempting to unlock their batting depth in Mullanpur. In turn, CSK hopes to use their renowned stubbornness to respond to PBKS’s aggressive strategy. The Kings’ bowling will be looking to capitalize in the middle order of CSK, spearheaded by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, while PBKS’s big hitters will be targeted by CSK’s Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana. PBKS is likely to get into a favorable situation due to the dew associated with the second innings, making the toss the most crucial element.

IPL 2025 Match 18 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be played on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium(New Chandigarh), Mullanpur, Mohali. In this mid-season contest, we will witness a rejuvenated PBKS, guided by Shreyas Iyer, making a bid for the win against RR, led by Sanju Samson, in a match that is very important for both teams playing 8. PBKS is hoping to take advantage of the new players and the home ground, while RR is looking forward to their fantastic record against PBKS and to securing another win.

 Stadium Stats and Records

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a new IPL arena with only a total of 4 matches played there. The pitch shows good characteristics for batters, sharing the score between spinners and pacers. It's difficult for the bowlers after a few overs.

• Total IPL Matches Hosted: 4
• Matches Won Batting First: 3
• Matches Won Batting Second: 1
• Highest Team Total: 192/7 (MI vs PBKS, 2024)
• Lowest Team Total: 147/8 (PBKS vs RR, 2024)
• Highest Individual Score: 78 by Suryakumar Yadav (MI, 2024)
• Average 1st Innings: 167
• Average 2nd Innings: 167
• Highest Chased: 177/6 (PBKS vs GT)
• Best Bowling Figures: 4/29 by Arshdeep Singh (PBKS, 2024)

Also Read: IPL 2025: PBKS vs RR - A Head to Head breakdown

Weather and Pitch Report

The climate of Mohali will follow the same pattern every day, with the exception of today when the region will have clear skies and no rain. The highest temperatures are expected to be 29-30°C, after which the readings will drop down to between 25-27°C. The relatively low humidity levels (40-50%) will allow the comfortable period to be extended without becoming too hot. During the early pace and bounce, the wickets have some helpful spinners. As highly fizzy beverages oxidise, they lose flavour.

PBKS vs RR: Match Preview

PBKS, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting, has a blast in their powerhouse batsmen and speedster brigade, which is expected to pose a threat to RR. Their recent performances at home suggest a strong batting display, with players capable of scoring big. But it's probably the only solid thing about RR. This is the new and improved way to write balanced and effective content spins and The team features a mix of experienced players and exciting young talents, including Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old prodigy making waves in the cricketing world. RR’s aggressive approach with both bat and ball makes them a dangerous opponent for any team.

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Given a high-scoring pitch and dew being able to help the bowling side, a very thrilling, high-scoring game can be expected, where the result of the death overs may become the clincher.

Punjab Kings’ Home Ground - Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh

Punjab Kings have been using Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh as the home venue since IPL 2024. It is their primary home venue at present. In the IPL 2025, PBKS will play their four home matches at this venue. 

Recent matches played by PBKS at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium

• IPL 2024 League Match: PBKS vs GT - Gujarat Titans won by 3 wickets

• IPL 2024 League Match: PBKS vs MI - Mumbai Indians won by 9 runs

• IPL 2024 League Match: PBKS vs RR - Rajasthan Royals won by 3 wickets

Punjab Kings’ IPL 2025 Home Matches at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh

How to Buy Tickets for PBKS Matches at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh

(All the following information about IPL 2025 tickets is only expected. The actual information will be updated once the official statements)

Online Booking:

• Available on BookMyShow, PayTM Insider, and the Punjab Kings official website.
• Select your match, choose your seats, and make the payment.

Offline Purchase:

• Offline tickets may be available at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium box office and selected retail outlets.

Ticket Prices (Estimated):

• INR 500-9500 (General Blocks)
• INR 13000 (VIP Boxes)
• INR 15000 (Corporate Boxes)