The Qualifier 1 match of the Indian Premier League 2025 will be between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This high-voltage match will be played on May 29 at 7:30 pm at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.
The winner of this match will reach the final directly, while the losing team will get another chance in Qualifier 2.
You can watch the live telecast of the match on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network in India.
Check yesterday’s match results here
IPL 2025 PBKS vs RCB: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, both have won 5-5 times. There have been two matches between the two this season: Punjab won by 5 wickets in Bengaluru (14 overs match) and RCB won by 7 wickets in Chandigarh. The head-to-head record is equal, which makes this match more exciting.
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team Status
Punjab have won 9 out of 14 matches and are at the top of the points table with 18 points. RCB have secured 18 points with 9 wins out of 14, but are second on the basis of net run rate (+0.255). Both teams are in great form in the playoffs.
Punjab’s strength has been their batting, in which Shreyas Iyer (514 runs) and Prabhsimran Singh (499 runs) have shone. Arshdeep Singh (18 wickets) and Yuzvendra Chahal are doing wonders in bowling.
Marcus Stoinis and Marco Jansen are showing strength with all-round performances. Recently, Punjab defeated Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets and confirmed its place in the top-2.
RCB made it to the top-2 by chasing 228 runs against Lucknow Super Giants in the last match. Virat Kohli (602 runs, 7 half-centuries) and Jitesh Sharma (85* vs LSG) are in great form in batting.
Josh Hazlewood (18 wickets) and Krunal Pandya are sharp in bowling. RCB’s strength has been in their away settlement, where they won 5 out of 7 matches this season.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing XI
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Aaron Hardie
- Marco Jansen
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Xavier Bartlett
Impact Subs: Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Glenn Maxwell
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Playing XI
- Phil Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Mayank Agarwal
- Jitesh Sharma (c & wk)
- Tim David
- Liam Livingstone
- Krunal Pandya
- Romario Shepherd
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
Impact Subs: Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh
PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1: Weather and Pitch Report
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PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Dream11 Prediction
IPL 2025 Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Dream11 Prediction: Keep an eye on these players while making a Dream11 team for Dream11 Prediction. Virat Kohli or Shreyas Iyer are the top choices for captain. Josh Hazlewood or Arshdeep Singh will be good for the vice-captain.
Jitesh Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh are the best wicketkeepers. Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Priyansh Arya can make a splash in batting. Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, and Marco Jensen are amazing all-rounders. Josh Hazlewood, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal can be game changers in bowling.
Check out tomorrow’s match schedule here
PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Match Prediction
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Match Prediction: Punjab’s batting line-up of Iyer, Prabhsimran, and Stoinis is excellent, and Arshdeep-Chahal’s bowling can destroy any lineup. RCB’s strength lies in Kohli, Jitesh’s form and Hazlewood’s bowling.
Their away form (5/7 wins) makes them strong contenders. The head-to-head is equal, but RCB’s recent form and success in big chases puts them slightly ahead. Punjab’s home record (6/7 wins) also doesn’t weaken them.
According to experts, RCB’s chances of winning are 55%, Punjab’s 45%. If Kohli and Hazlewood shine, RCB will reach the final, but Punjab can pull off an upset on the back of Iyer and Chahal.
