PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Qualifier 1 Match of IPL 2025

PBKS vs RCB Match prediction preview: Punjab Kings will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Qualifier 1 Match of the season on May 29. The match will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, and will begin at 7:30 PM. 

We couldn’t have asked for a better start to the IPL 2025 Playoffs. It’s a battle between teams who have never won the title and facing each other in Qualifier 1, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are now just two steps away from changing that. Both teams have come close to winning the trophy in the past, but couldn’t secure it. PBKS played the final in 2014, while RCB were runner-up three times in 2009, 2011, and 2016.  Heading into this clash, both teams are riding high. PBKS sealed their top-two spot by thrashing Mumbai Indians in the final league match. On the other hand, RCB fought hard and grabbed their Qualifier 1 berth with a thrilling win over LSG in the last league stage match of the season. As both teams prepare to lock horns in Qualifier 1, expect nothing short of a high-voltage showdown. Below is the detailed analysis and match breakdown for both teams.

PBKS vs RCB Match Overview

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Both teams preview 

Punjab Kings

After a decade of heartbreak and inconsistency, Punjab Kings have finally made it to Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025. They have emerged as one of the most well-rounded and resilient teams in the IPL 2025, securing a top finish on the points table with 19 points from 14 matches and a net run rate of +0.372. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and the tactical expertise of Ricky Ponting, PBKS have displayed a dominant show throughout the league stage. Their campaign began with a strong win against the Gujarat Titans and was followed by key victories over LSG, CSK, and MI, who are known for their dominant performances. As they head into the Qualifier 1 against RCB, they will not only carry momentum but also the emotional weight of a fanbase looking for its first IPL Title.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have given their fans a real reason to believe this season. After years of falling just short, like in 2009, 2022, and 2016, RCB finally looks like a team that seems to have figured it out. They finished the league stage with 19 points and pulled off a remarkable record: Winning all of their 7 away matches, something no team has ever done before in IPL History. And that’s not just a stat, it’s about how they have handled pressure all throughout the seasons and bounced back from all such moments. Whether it was a close two-run win over CSK or solid performances against strong sides like RR and MI, RCB has looked different this season, dominant and consistent. This year it feels different, and everyone is doing their part. With their place in the playoffs secured and momentum on their side, RCB will feel confident facing Punjab Kings and will look to end their Title drought.

PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head Record

PBKS vs RCB Last 5 Match Form

Indian Premier League 2025,  Ground Stats

Pitch Report 

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru- The Qualifier 1 match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The pitch here is a batting-friendly pitch. Traditionally, this is a medium-scoring ground, so not very high scores will be expected at this ground. The starting overs of the match will provide support to batters, but the pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses.

Both pacers and spinners had an equal share of wickets at this pitch, but the slower bowlers had come into play the most in the T20 games at the MYSIC Stadium. Weather conditions could influence the outcome of the PBKS vs RCB match, especially if dew becomes a factor, though Northern regions haven’t seen much rain recently. 

PBKS VS RCB Weather Report

The Weather Forecast for PBKS vs RCB in the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, is predicted to be a good wicket for the match. The weather during match hours is expected to be sunny at the beginning of the match, and as soon as the match progresses, the conditions at the stadium will become more pleasant. With 0% rain chances, the temperature will hover around 37° C, which indicates that the match will go uninterrupted. In the end, the weather will be a key factor in deciding whether the match will continue or not. 

PBKS vs RCB Playing 11s (Predicted)

PBKS  Probable Playing XI:

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak/Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

RCB Probable Playing XI: 

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Mayank Agarawal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (c), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara/Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: Key Players to watch out

PBKS vs RCB Team Prediction – Who Will Win?

As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and squad of these two teams, 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 second are high, so the batting Second team will likely win Qualifier 1 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.

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