PBKS vs RCB: The 37th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between the Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on April 20.
The iconic Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, is set to host one of the most thrilling clashes of the season. Punjab Kings will welcome the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their home turf for this high-stakes encounter. The group stage is taking turns, and now the teams are all set to foot into the revenge week. Coming into this match, Bengaluru will seek revenge for the last match defeat, where Punjab Kings defeated them by 4 wickets with ease at their own home. RCB will be eager to bounce back at their high-scoring home ground, with Virat Kohli leading the charge. Meanwhile, PBKS, full of confidence and powered by their strong pace attack, will look to complete a double over RCB, with Arshdeep Singh and Nehal Wadhera as key threats.
Let’s take a look at today’s cricket PBKS vs RCB, Match 37 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Punjab and Bengaluru.
PBKS vs RCB: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 37th match |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| City | Chandigarh |
| Match Start Time | 3:30 PM IST – Sunday, 20 April, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, is set to host the PBKS vs RCB for Match 37 of the IPL 2025. The venue favors batting first teams, with sides batting first winning 5 of the 8 IPL matches played here. The data suggests that the pitch often becomes more favourable for batters, so fans can expect a high-scoring match here. However, the ground also provides a bit of assistance for pacers and spinners.
PBKS vs RCB Weather Report:
The weather at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, is expected to remain cloudy during the start of the match, but as the match progresses further, the cloud cover will take on the ground, ensuring an uninterrupted game. Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is almost 25%, along with it there are 58% chances of humidity. Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest if rain comes and stops before match hours. The temperature at the ground is likely to be around 30°celsius.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Hazy cloudy |
| Rain Probability | 25% |
| Humidity | 58% |
| Temperature | 30°C |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, stats: PBKS vs RCB
| Total Matches Played | 08 |
| Batting First Won | 05 |
| Batting Second Won | 03 |
| Tied Matches | 00 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 172 |
| Highest Score | Punjab Kings 219/6 |
| Lowest Score | Kolkata Knight Riders 95/10 |
PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing XI
PBKS Probable Playing XI:
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
RCB Probable Playing XI:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
