Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 : A Clash of Confidence and Consistency
For the second time in three days, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), aiming to complete a double over their opponents. The previous encounter in Bengaluru was marred by rain, but PBKS took full advantage of the sticky surface to come out on top in a 14-over clash. Now, with the match shifting to New Chandigarh, conditions might once again favour clever batting over brute force.
Punjab Kings in Form and Full of Firepower
With five wins from seven games, PBKS are ticking most boxes this season. Their aggressive intent at the top, deep batting line-up, and efficient bowling attack make them one of the most balanced sides of IPL 2025.
While Yuzvendra Chahal had a slow start to the season, the veteran spinner has bounced back strongly. His recent performance, especially the iconic defence of 111 runs against KKR on this very ground, speaks volumes about his resurgence.
Head coach Ricky Ponting highlighted the team’s growing confidence after their win against the defending champions. PBKS will be keen to keep the momentum going as they gear up for their final home game in New Chandigarh before moving to Dharamsala.
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025
RCB: Road Warriors on a Mission
RCB may not have cracked the code at home, losing all three of their matches in Bengaluru, but their 100% away record tells a different story. Wins in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai show they’re not easy to beat on the road.
Phil Salt has been a game-changer at the top of the order. Along with captain Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, and Tim David, RCB boasts a strong batting line-up. Cameos from Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma have added valuable contributions. However, the team will need to show more finesse on tricky surfaces.
While their spin department lacks a standout performer, bowlers like Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma have risen to the occasion. With Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar forming arguably the best new-ball pair this season, RCB’s bowling unit could be key in containing PBKS’ attacking batters.
Match Preview Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025
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When: Match 37, IPL 2025 – 3:30 PM IST
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Where: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
This will be the first afternoon game at the venue and PBKS’ last home fixture here. Out of three matches played at this ground this season, teams batting first have crossed the 200-run mark twice. Interestingly, the last game saw the lowest-ever total successfully defended in IPL history, despite the pitch not looking overly difficult. Expect another good batting surface with some assistance for spinners and change-of-pace bowlers.
Head-to-Head Record Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025
Punjab Kings: 18 wins | Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 16 wins
Team News and Key Matchups
Punjab Kings
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Injury Update: Lockie Ferguson remains sidelined and is likely out for the rest of the season.
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Tactics to Watch: The inclusion of Harpreet Brar in the previous match against RCB was a tactical masterstroke. The left-arm spinner has an impressive record against RCB – 10 wickets in 7 matches at an economy of 7.71. Yuzvendra Chahal also thrives against right-handers, with 18 wickets from 279 deliveries since IPL 2024 at a dot ball percentage of 31%.
Probable XII:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Injury Update: No injuries or availability concerns have been reported.
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Tactics to Watch: Among batters who have faced at least 50 balls against spin this season, Shreyas Iyer remains undismissed, striking at 186.79. However, Krunal Pandya has successfully contained him in the past – Iyer has managed just 41 runs off 46 balls at a strike rate of 89.13, with only one dismissal.
Probable XII:
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Did You Know?
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Shreyas Iyer is the only batter with 50+ balls against spin this season who hasn’t been dismissed even once.
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RCB have lost 17 wickets to short-of-a-good-length deliveries – the most by any team this season.
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Yuzvendra Chahal has a bowling average of 21.16 against right-handers (economy 8.19) but it shoots up to 46.37 against left-handers (economy 11.07).
Quotes from the Camps
“Everyone has a role to play in the team. I tried to do that (whatever role was given to me) to my best. I like to bowl in the PowerPlay, but [am] ready to bowl in any situation. We know what’s expected from us when we walk on the field, it makes it lot easier for us.”
– Marco Jansen on PBKS’ clarity and success
“No matter how the wicket plays, we need to bat well and get a winning total. The bowling unit is doing pretty well, that’s a big positive. The batters have played with intent, that’s something pleasing. We can correct some of our mistakes in the batting unit.”
– Rajat Patidar optimistic about RCB’s batting improvementsPunjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Lungi Ngidi, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh
Punjab Kings Squad:
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod, Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash
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