RCB vs PBKS Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 34th Match of IPL 2025

The Indian Premier League heats up, and another thrilling clash awaits fans. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on the Punjab Kings in the 34th Match of the season on April 18. The match will be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, and will begin at 7:30 PM. 

Indian Premier League battles are getting intense, and we have entered the most important stage of this season. Some Teams have already stabilized their positions on the points table and now will look to strengthen their hold, aiming for a spot in the top four. Heading into this match, RCB will return to their fortress in Bengaluru for their third home game, but this ground hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for them this season. Despite having an incredible record with four wins in away matches, they have struggled to convert their home advantage. On the other hand, Punjab Kings are riding high on confidence, sitting just below RCB on the points table. Their Campaign has been solid this season, and the recent triumph over KKR was nothing short of extraordinary. Punjab defended the lowest total of the IPL against KKR, a feat made possible by Yuzvendra Chahal’s 4-wicket spell.

As both teams prepare to lock horns in Match 34, expect nothing short of a high-voltage showdown. Below is the detailed analysis and match breakdown for both teams.

RCB vs PBKS Match Overview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings: Both teams preview 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB has shown tremendous form this season, securing wins over top-tier teams like MI, KKR, and RR. Their last victory came against the Rajasthan Royals, where the opening duo Phil Salt and Virat Kohli put on a masterclass, winning the match with 9 wickets.  RCB has shown great form, especially in away games, where they have secured impressive wins. While Kohli’s consistency and Salt’s aggressive approach have played a key role in the team’s success, RCB has struggled at home. They’ve lost both of their matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium so far, making their upcoming game against Punjab Kings a crucial one. Coming for this match, it’s a chance for them to turn things around and get high on the ladder with a win at their home.

Punjab Kings

PBKS have been one of the most balanced sides this season. With strong wins against GT, LSG, CSK, and most recently one against KKR, they have showcased their depth in all departments, especially the bowling unit. Their last match was especially impressive, where they defended a low total of just 111 runs and bowled out KKR for 95. Yuzvendra Chahal played a big role in that win, taking 4 wickets and showing top form since joining PBKS. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have given the team a solid start at the top, and their bowling order has also performed well under pressure. 

RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record

RCB vs PBKS Last 5 Match Form

Indian Premier League 2025,  Ground Stats

Pitch Report 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings- The 34th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch in Bengaluru is traditionally considered to be batsman-friendly. The short boundaries and flat pitch make it easy to hit long shots, resulting in generally high-scoring matches. However, fast bowlers might find some swing and seam movement at the start of an innings. As the game progresses, the challenge increases for them. The presence of dew, especially in the second innings, makes it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball, causing it to slip from their hands.

RCB vs PBKS Playing 11s (Predicted)

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 Probable Playing XI: 

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryansh Shedge

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RCB vs PBKS 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 PBKS 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 Chasing team will likely win Match 34 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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