The Indian Premier League heats up and another thrilling clash awaits fans. Punjab Kings will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 37th Match of the season on April 20. The match will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh and will begin at 3:30 PM.
Facing each other within 48 hours, both teams will be up for another battle. After a disappointing defeat over Punjab Kings at their own home ground, Bengaluru would be seeking redemption, while on the other hand, Punjab will be looking for another win. This encounter holds significance for both teams, as both will try to move up the points table with the winning points from this match. Currently, Punjab Kings sit in the second spot of the points table, whereas the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in the fourth spot of the table. Both teams have been in better form and have shown incredible performance throughout their individual campaigns.
Although both the teams have looked dominant this season, the head-to-head record tells a different story—Punjab Kings have had the upper hand, winning 18 out of the 34 matches played between the two sides. With both teams aiming to step up on the points table, this clash promises to be a high-stakes and fiercely competitive contest.
As both teams prepare to lock horns in Match 37, expect nothing short of a high-voltage showdown. Below is the detailed analysis and match breakdown for both teams.
PBKS vs RCB Match Overview
| League | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 37 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST, Sunday, April 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh |
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Both teams preview
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings are in remarkable form this season. After starting their campaign with an impressive win over the Gujarat Titans, PBKS have secured five victories out of their seven matches so far. Although they stumbled briefly with a heavy loss against the Rajasthan Royals, the team bounced back strongly. They have not only defended the lowest total in IPL history but also defeated RCB on their home turf. Riding high on confidence, Punjab look like serious contenders this season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Challengers started strong with a season-opening win against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and have posted impressive stats this season. However, the team has faced a major setback at their home ground, losing all three matches played there. So far, RCB has secured 4 wins from their 7 outings, with all victories coming in away matches. While their home form remains a challenge, their strong performances on the road will give them the confidence to turn the tables in their favor.
PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches played | 34 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) Won | 18 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Won | 16 |
| No Result/ Tied | 00 |
PBKS vs RCB Last 5 Match Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | W, W, L, W, L |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | L, W, L, W, L |
Indian Premier League 2025, Ground Stats
| Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh | |
| Total | 08 |
| Team Bat 1st | 05 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 03 |
| Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 172 |
| Highest Score | Punjab Kings 219/6 |
| Lowest Score | Kolkata Knight Riders 95/10 |
Pitch Report
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru- The 37th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. 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 Playing 11s (Predicted)
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
PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Match 37: Key Players to watch out
| Team | Players |
| PBKS | Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal |
| RCB | Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Suyash Sharma |
PBKS vs RCB Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that RCB is expected to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and records. As per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting first are high, so the team batting first will likely win Match 37 of the Indian Premier League 2025.
However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and PBKS’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So, please analyze on your part and then invest.
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
| Punjab Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
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