The 34th match of IPL 2025 is going to be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). This explosive match will be played on April 18 at 7:30 pm at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
This match will be telecast live on Jio Hotstar and Star Sports Network.
Check yesterday’s match results here
IPL 2025 RCB vs PBKS: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches between RCB and PBKS, both have won 5-5 matches, which shows the tough competition of this match.
RCB have won 7 out of 12 matches against PBKS at Chinnaswamy Stadium, but Punjab’s recent form can give them confidence.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Team Status
Both RCB and PBKS have won four out of six matches, and both teams would like to strengthen their position in the points table by winning this match.
Royal Challengers Bangalore are third in the IPL 2025 points table with a net run rate of 0.672, while Punjab Kings are fourth with a net run rate of 0.172.
RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets in their previous match, with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt batting brilliantly. Josh Hazlewood (9 wickets) and Yash Dayal (7 wickets) were effective in bowling.
At the same time, PBKS created history by defending the lowest score of 111 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders, with Yuzvendra Chahal taking 4 wickets. Shreyas Iyer (250 runs) is the backbone of their batting.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Playing XI
- Phil Salt (WK)
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Tim David
- Liam Livingstone
- Krunal Pandya
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Suyash Sharma
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing XI
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Marco Jensen
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Xavier Bartlett
RCB vs PBKS Match Weather and Pitch Report
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RCB vs PBKS 34th Match Dream11 Prediction
IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Dream11 Prediction: Keep an eye on these players while making a Dream11 team for Dream11 Prediction. Choosing Virat Kohli or Shreyas Iyer for the captain can be a good option, as both are in form. Phil Salt or Yuzvendra Chahal will be fine for the vice-captain.
Phil Salt and Prabhsimran Singh are good options as wicketkeepers. Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar will be strong choices in batting. Glenn Maxwell, Krunal Pandya and Marcus Stoinis can be beneficial for all-rounders.
Josh Hazlewood, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh can play important roles in bowling.
Check out tomorrow’s match schedule here
RCB vs PBKS Match Prediction
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Match Prediction: RCB are playing on their home ground, but their record of two defeats at Chinnaswamy is a matter of concern. The form of Virat Kohli and Phil Salt makes them strong. On the other hand, PBKS’ bowling, especially Yuzvendra Chahal, and Shreyas Iyer’s batting can be dangerous.
According to the Expets, RCB have a 52% chance of winning, while PBKS have 48%. If the pair of Kohli and Salt give a good start, then RCB can win.
But if Chahal and Arshdeep give early blows, then PBKS can win.
