PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction: Who will win today’s IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

Punjab Kings host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in second match between the two in IPL 2025 season.

PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction: In the 37th match of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. PBKS recently beat RCB in a rain-interrupted match, and the teams meet again just 48 hours later. The stadium is known for high-scoring conditions. PBKS will be eyeing the top spot in the points table; meanwhile, RCB will be looking to seek revenge after losing the last encounter against Shreyas Iyer & co.

Match Details

• Teams: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Match Number: 37th Match of IPL 2025
• Date: April 20, 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Mullanpur is known for favouring batsmen, with consistent bounce and pace making it conducive to high-scoring encounters. Fast bowlers need to focus on hard lengths to extract any assistance, while spinners can gain some turn but must maintain discipline. A total of 200+ is often competitive, with teams historically preferring to bat first and set a daunting target.

Head-to-Head Records

• Total Matches Played: 34
• Punjab Kings Wins: 18
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins: 16

PBKS vs RCB possible playing XI

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis / Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal. Impact: Prabhsimran Singh.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal. Impact: Devdutt Padikkal.

Predicted Top Performers

Punjab Kings

• Shreyas Iyer: His ability to build innings and then accelerate makes him a crucial asset in PBKS’s top order.
• Arshdeep Singh: Key in the death overs, his variations could stifle RCB’s powerful hitters.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Virat Kohli: An anchor and an aggressor, Kohli’s form at the top is instrumental for RCB’s quest to set or chase big totals.
• Josh Hazlewood: His precision with the new ball can unsettle PBKS’s explosive openers, setting the tone for RCB’s bowlers.

Momentum Shifters

• Shreyas Iyer’s Performance (60+ runs at 170+ SR): Increases PBKS’s win probability by +32%.
• Virat Kohli in Powerplay (45+ runs at 135+ SR): Provides a +27% win probability boost for RCB.
• Arshdeep Singh’s Bowling (3+ wickets with economy under 8.0): Adds +30% win probability for PBKS.

Match Prediction

Given their current momentum and home advantage, Punjab Kings are tipped to retain their superiority against RCB. PBKS’s batting prowess, particularly the form of Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya, could set them up for a formidable total. However, RCB’s star-studded lineup and the reliable form of Virat Kohli offer them a realistic chance of reversing their fortunes from the last fixture.

In what promises to be a closely fought contest, RCB must execute their plans effectively, especially in powerplay and death overs, to challenge PBKS’s recent dominance. While PBKS is slightly favored, RCB’s resolve and capability to adapt could spring an upset, making this clash a must-watch battle.