The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs kick off with an exciting clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on Thursday, May 29. Both teams secured their top-two finishes with dominant victories in their final league-stage matches, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter.
Match Details
- Match: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Qualifier 1, IPL 2025
- Date & Time: 29th May 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Match Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
The Mullanpur pitch has been a balanced surface, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. While pacers have found early movement, spinners come into play as the match progresses. It is a competitive chase-friendly ground, with an average first-innings score of 175–185 in the 2025 Indian Premier League.
Weather Report: Chandigarh
It's predicted to be clear with no interruptions from rain. Temperatures will hover around 28-32°C, with moderate humidity, ensuring ideal playing conditions.
Head-to-Head Record (PBKS vs RCB in IPL)
- Matches Played: 35
- PBKS Wins: 18
- RCB Wins: 17
- No Result: 0
Recent Meetings (IPL 2025)
- PBKS won by 4 wickets (First Leg)
- RCB won by 7 wickets (Second Leg, Mullanpur)
Also Read: PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025
Predicted Playing 11
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing 11:
Image Source: IPL-X
1. Priyansh Arya, 2. Prabhsimran Singh (WK), 3. Josh Inglis, 4. Shreyas Iyer (C), 5. Nehal Wadhera, 6. Shashank Singh, 7. Marcus Stoinis, 8. Azmatullah Omarzai (Replacing Marco Jansen), 9. Kyle Jamieson, 10. Harpreet Brar, 11. Arshdeep Singh
Impact Subs: 1. Musheer Khan, 2. Suryansh Shedge, 3. Pravin Dubey
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Playing 11
Image Source: IPL-X
1. Philip Salt (WK), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Mayank Agarwal, 4. Rajat Patidar, 5. Liam Livingstone, 6. Jitesh Sharma (C & WK), 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Krunal Pandya, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Yash Dayal, 11. Josh Hazlewood / Nuwan Thushara
Impact Subs: 1. Suyash Sharma, 2. Rasikh Salam, 3. Manoj Bhandage
Key Players to Watch
PBKS:
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain, middle-order anchor)
- Josh Inglis (Explosive batter, starred vs MI)
- Arshdeep Singh (Death-over specialist)
RCB
- Virat Kohli (Consistent run-scorer)
- Jitesh Sharma (Match-winning finisher, 85*runs in 33 balls vs LSG)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Swing & experience in powerplay)
AI Prediction: Who Will Win? (PBKS vs RCB)
Based on current form, head-to-head record, and team balance, RCB has a slight advantage because of their potent batting lineup and momentum from an undefeated away record in the league stage. PBKS, on the other hand, has a strong team that can pull off an upset.
Predicted Winner: RCB (60-40 advantage over PBKS)
Final Thoughts
With a place in the IPL 2025 final at stake, both teams will leave no stone unturned. Expect a thrilling contest between RCB’s explosive batting and PBKS’s disciplined bowling attack.
Also Read: Qualifier 1: PBKS vs BLR Dream11 Team, My11circle Prediction, Pitch Report
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