PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today & Top Picks – IPL 2025 Qualifier 1
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Today’s match will be played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
The top two teams of IPL 2025 league stage will face each other today in a match that will decide who directly qualifies for the finals.
And the best part for both sides is that whoever loses still gets one more shot at making it to the finals. That’s the reward you get when your team finishes in the top two of the points table.
Punjab Kings have been absolutely outstanding this season under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer.
And remember, it was Iyer who led KKR to the IPL title last season, and now he’s just two wins away from possibly doing the same for PBKS.
Punjab lost only four matches out of fourteen and ended up at the top of the table with 19 points.
Their aggressive style of play helped them get a better Net Run Rate than RCB, which is why they finished in first place.
The opening duo of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh has been rock solid throughout the season.
The best part is Josh Inglis is also back in form and has played some crucial knocks in recent games.
In the middle, Shreyas Iyer has taken control and led from the front. Nehal Wadhera has played a few impactful innings too, although Marcus Stoinis hasn’t been as reliable with the bat and has struggled with consistency.
Arshdeep Singh has been their key man with the ball, especially in the death overs, and Vijaykumar Vyshak has chipped in during important moments.
Kyle Jamieson was a bit expensive in his last outing but overall has done well picking wickets. And Harpreet Brar has led the spin attack well, especially with Chahal being out.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have also been one of the best sides this season and are strong contenders to lift the trophy for the first time.
They also won nine matches out of fourteen, just like Punjab, and ended with 19 points.
The only reason they’re placed second is because of a slightly lower Net Run Rate, but the advantage remains the same since both the top teams get an equal chance.
Virat Kohli has been the heartbeat of this RCB team and his consistent performances have played a huge role in their success. The team will now look for just two more solid knocks from him to finally lift the IPL trophy.
While Philip Salt hasn’t been the most consistent, he has provided explosive starts that have helped set the tone early on.
There was a bit of worry around Rajat Patidar’s injury, but the good news is that he’s available as an impact sub.
Jitesh Sharma’s 85 off just 33 balls in the last match was simply breathtaking and made a tricky chase look easy, especially on a slow pitch.
Mayank Agarwal also found some form with a useful cameo, though Liam Livingstone’s lack of consistency remains a concern.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been doing a good job in the powerplay and at the death. Yash Dayal too has been reliable with the ball, especially in the death overs.
So, both teams have strong line-ups, in-form players, and experienced leaders. It’s going to be a thrilling clash.
Make sure you read the full post to get your best PBKS vs RCB Dream11 team, fantasy tips, and expert insights to increase your chances of winning.
PBKS vs RCB Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Qualifier 1, Indian Premier League 2025. |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh |
| Date & Time | May 29, 07:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
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PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, has been really good for batting, especially this season.
Earlier, in the last couple of years, the average first innings score here used to be around 167 runs, but this year it has gone up to 180+. That clearly shows the pitch has become more batting-friendly now.
Batters are enjoying the bounce and the ball is coming nicely onto the bat. Shot-making is looking easy, especially in the first half of the match.
Fast bowlers are finding it tough if they bowl full pace without variation. But those who are using slower balls, cutters, and mixing it up are doing well in the death overs.
Last Matches Stats:
5th April 2025
RR 205/4 (20) PBKS 155/9 (20)
8th April 2025
PBKS 219/6 (20) CSK 201/5 (20)
15th April 2025
PBKS 111 (15.3) KKR 95 (15.1)
20th April 2025
PBKS 157/6 (20) RCB 159/3 (18.5)
Weather Report of Chandigarh
There’s no chance of rain, so we’re all set for a full uninterrupted game.
The temperature will hover around 32°C, which is quite warm, and the humidity will be about 50%, which means conditions might get a bit sweaty, especially during the second innings.
That kind of humidity could bring a touch of dew later in the evening, and if it does, batting second might become slightly easier. So keep that in mind while picking your Dream11 team or analyzing the toss impact.
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Live Streaming
You can watch the Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match live on the JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network on your TV.
If you just want to check live scores and fantasy points, you can follow the match on the Cricgram app.
PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 35
Punjab Kings Wins: 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins: 17
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Recent Form
| Punjab Kings | W | L | W | W | W |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | W | L | A | W | W |
Team News
Punjab Kings
Marco Jansen is not available as he went on National duty. Azmatullah Omarzai might replace him.
Yuzvendra Chahal will replace Vijaykumar Vyshak.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Despite an impressive performance with the ball, Nuwan Thushara will have to make way for Josh Hazlewood.
PBKS vs RCB Probable Playing XI
Punjab Kings Probable Playing 11
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Harpreet Brar
- Kyle Jamieson
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Note: Prabhsimran Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing 11
- Philip Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Mayank Agarawal
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Romario Shepherd
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
- Josh Hazlewood/Nuwan Thushara
- Suyash Sharma
Note: Mayank Agarawal and Suyash Sharma will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal.
Top Picks for PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Team
Punjab Kings Best Players:
Shreyas Iyer (c): 130 M, 3641 R, 34.02 A
Josh Inglis: 8 M, 197 R, 32.8 A
Prabhsimran Singh: 48 M, 1255 R, 26.14 A
Priyansh Arya: 14 M, 424 R, 30.28 A
Arshdeep Singh: 79 M, 31 R, 5.16 A + 94 W
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Best Players:
Virat Kohli: 265 M, 8606 R, 39.65 A + 4 W
Liam Livingstone: 47 M, 1026 R, 26.30 A + 13 W
Rajat Patidar: 40 M, 1070 R, 30.6 A
Philip Salt: 32 M, 984 R, 32.80 A
Josh Hazlewood: 37 M, 53 W
Krunal Pandya: 140 M, 1752 R, 22.46 A + 91 W
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 188 M, 319 R, 8.62 A + 195 W
PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-Keepers:
P Salt, J Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters:
Virat Kohli (C), S Iyer (Vc), R Patidar
All-Rounders:
Krunal Pandya
Bowlers:
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, J Hazlewood, Y Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
If PBKS Bowl first then Kyle Jamieson is also a good pick.
PBKS vs RCB Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Rajat Patidar
- Prabhsimran Singh
FAQs
Where Can I Get PBKS vs RCB live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard PBKS vs RCB Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Punjab Kings Squad
Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Pyla Avinash, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad
Mayank Agarawal, Liam Livingstone, Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma (c & wk), Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Blessing Muzarabani.
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