PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket Tips: 37th Match, IPL 2025
The first match of Sunday’s double-header will see Punjab Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, which serves as the home ground for PBKS.
Hello and Welcome to the PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction and Match preview.
This match has plenty riding on it, with both teams fighting to stay in the top half of the table.
Punjab Kings have been one of the most consistent teams this season.
Out of the seven games they’ve played so far, they’ve won five and lost only two. With 10 points, they currently sit in third place on the points table.
Their two defeats came against Rajasthan Royals (by 50 runs) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (by 8 wickets), but other than that, they’ve looked sharp with both bat and ball.
What’s working well for them is the strong form of their top-order. Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and skipper Shreyas Iyer have all been consistent, giving them solid starts.
Josh Inglis, however, has been quiet in the last two games, and that’s something the team will be keeping an eye on.
In contrast, Nehal Wadhera has stepped up beautifully in the middle order, showing composure and responsibility.
While Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis haven’t fired yet, they’re quality players who can turn a game on their day.
On the bowling front, Xavier Bartlett has impressed with his accuracy and aggression, while Yuzvendra Chahal is back to his vintage rhythm; his form in the middle overs could prove vital in restricting RCB’s batting lineup.
As for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, they’ve had a mixed campaign but are still in the hunt.
RCB have also played seven matches, winning four and losing three, putting them in fourth place on the table.
One interesting thing is that all their wins have come in away games, which bodes well heading into this fixture in Mullanpur.
Philip Salt and Virat Kohli have shown glimpses of brilliance at the top but haven’t been as dominant in their home fixtures.
Liam Livingstone’s poor form is affecting the middle order; the team needs him to step up, especially with his ability to shift momentum quickly.
Tim David, on the other hand, has been reliable with the bat and played a couple of impactful cameos.
In the bowling department, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been steady, picking up wickets at crucial times.
But Yash Dayal has been inconsistent, often conceding runs in pressure situations.
Krunal Pandya has done well in patches but hasn’t maintained the level expected from a senior player.
Both teams have strong batting lineups and a few in-form bowlers. With the pitch in Mullanpur offering something for everyone, this game promises to be a cracker.
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PBKS vs RCB Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 37th Match, Indian Premier League 2025. |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh |
| Date & Time | April 20, 03:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
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PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 5 (62.50%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 (37.50%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 4 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 4 (50.00%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh has largely favored the batters so far this season.
It’s a surface where stroke makers feel comfortable, the ball comes on nicely to the bat, and the outfield is quick, which allows for value on shots. That’s why most of the games here have been high-scoring encounters.
That said, it’s not a complete nightmare for bowlers. On certain days, especially when there’s a bit of moisture or under lights, the seamers have extracted swing and bounce early on, making the first few overs tricky for batters.
Even spinners who’ve bowled with variation and flight have found some grip in the middle overs.
So while it’s a pitch where 180+ totals are pretty standard, disciplined bowling still gets rewarded, especially if you bowl to a plan.
Teams winning the toss often prefer to chase, but defending a good score here is also very much possible.
Last Matches Result:
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)
Weather Report of Chandigarh
There’s no forecast of rain, so we can expect a full match without any weather interruptions.
The temperature will hover around 32 degrees Celsius, making it a warm day in Mullanpur.
Humidity is expected to be around 46%, which means the conditions will be slightly sticky, especially for bowlers during long spells.
The pitch is likely to remain dry and favorable for batting, but if there’s even a hint of dew in the second innings, chasing might become a bit easier.
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Live Streaming
You can catch the Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match live on the Disney+ JioHotstar app or watch the full broadcast on the Star Sports Network.
For live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and in-depth match stats, you can follow the live scorecard on the Cricgram app.
PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 33
Punjab Kings Wins: 17
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins: 16
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Recent Form
| Punjab Kings | W | W | L | W | L |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | L | W | L | W | L |
Team News
Punjab Kings
Harpreet Brar will retain his place after an impressive bowling spell in the last game.
Either Glenn Maxwell or Josh Inglis will play today.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB might think of bringing Jacob Bethell or Romario Shepherd in place of Liam Livingstone.
Devdutt Padikkal will be slotted back to the no.3 position.
PBKS vs RCB Probable Playing XI
Punjab Kings Probable Playing 11
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Josh Inglis (wk)/Glenn Maxwell
- Nehal Wadhera
- Marcus Stoinis
- Shashank Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Harpreet Brar
- Xavier Bartlett
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Note: Priyansh Arya and Yuzvendra Chahal will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh and Xavier Bartlett.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing 11
- Philip Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone/Romario Shepherd
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Krunal Pandya
- Tim David
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
- Josh Hazlewood
- Suyash Sharma
Note: Devdutt Padikkal 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): 123 M, 3384 R, 33.14 A
Priyansh Arya: 7 M, 232 R, 33.1 A
Marcus Stoinis: 102 M, 1932 R, 28.00 A + 43 W
Arshdeep Singh: 72 M, 31 R, 5.16 A + 86 W
Marco Jansen: 28 M, 109 R, 12.11 A + 28 W
Yuzvendra Chahal: 167 M, 37 R, 5.28 A + 213 W
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Best Players:
Virat Kohli: 259 M, 8253 R, 38.92 A + 4 W
Rajat Patidar: 34 M, 1008 R, 34.8 A
Philip Salt: 28 M, 865 R, 33.26 A
Liam Livingstone: 46 M, 1026 R, 27.00 A +13 W
Josh Hazlewood: 34 M, 47 W
Bhuvneshwar Kumar:182 M, 189 W
Krunal Pandya: 134 M, 1671 R, 21.70 A + 84 W
PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
Below is the PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Team Prediction:
Wicket-Keepers: P Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli (C), S Iyer (Vc), R Patidar, P Arya
All-Rounders: M Jansen
Bowlers: B Kumar, J Hazlewood, Y Chahal, X Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
- D Padikkal and M Stoinis are also good picks.
- Glenn Maxwell (if he plays) is also a good pick.
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Rajat Patidar
- Phil Salt
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
Prabhsimran Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Priyansh Arya, Praveen Dubey, Yash Thakur, Pyla Avinash.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad
Abhinandan Singh, Swastik Chikara, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Krunal Pandya, Devdutt Padikkal, Swapnil Singh, Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mohit Rathee, Nuwan Thushara.
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