Get the best PBKS vs RCB qualifier 1 Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match data of the IPL 2025. Expert examination and more with Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Match Details and Preview
Punjab Kings will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 today. This is the most important match of IPL 2025 so far. Both teams played really well this season and deserve this spot.
The match will happen on Thursday, May 29, 2025. It will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. You can watch it on JioStar Network and the JioHotstar app.
Punjab Kings finished first in the points table this season. Shreyas Iyer leads PBKS very well as their captain. They won nine matches and lost four matches this season. PBKS also had one no-result match due to rain.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished second in the table with the same record. Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma lead RCB together as captains. They also won nine matches and lost four matches. RCB finished second because their net run rate was lower.
PBKS beat Mumbai Indians easily to reach this PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1. RCB chased down 228 runs against LSG in their last match. This was their highest successful chase in IPL 2025 history.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
The pitch at Mullanpur helps batsmen score runs early on. Set batsmen can hit the ball freely once they settle down. New batsmen might find it hard to score quick runs initially.
Teams usually prefer bowling first in T20 cricket these days. However, batting first might work better at this particular ground. The team batting first has won more matches here.
Mullanpur has hosted nine IPL games with an average first-innings score of 174. Teams batting first have won five out of nine games here. In IPL 2025, three of four matches were won by first-batting teams.
The weather will be clear and pleasant this evening. There should be no rain during this important qualifier match.
PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 35
Punjab Kings: 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 17
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Punjab Kings:
Shreyas Iyer (C)
Prabhsimran Singh
Priyansh Arya
Nehal Wadhera
Shashank Singh
Josh Inglis
Marcus Stoinis
Kyle Jemison
Harpreet Brar
Azmatullah Omarzai
Arshdeep Singh
Vijaykumar Vyshak (impact player)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Rajat Patidar (C)
Philip Salt
Virat Kohli
Mayank Agarwal
Jitesh Sharma
Tim David
Romario Shepherd
Krunal Pandya
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Josh Hazlewood
Yash Dayal
Suyash Sharma (impact player)
Dream11 Team Today: Key Players to Watch
PBKS Key Players:
- Shreyas Iyer leads the team and scores big runs
- Priyansh Arya hits the ball very hard and fast
- Prabhsimran Singh opens the innings with good technique
- Arshdeep Singh bowls fast and takes important wickets
RCB Key Players:
- Virat Kohli is the best batsman in world cricket
- Phil Salt opens and plays aggressive shots from the start
- Rajat Patidar captains well and scores crucial runs consistently
- Krunal Pandya can bowl spin and bat powerfully
Fantasy Tips Captain Choices
- Virat Kohli always performs well in big matches for RCB
- Shreyas Iyer leads PBKS batting and scores runs regularly
PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Dream11 Prediction Players to Avoid
- Marco Jenson has gone for his national team duty
- Lungi Ngidi might not play after Hezlewood’s availability
Choose your fantasy team for qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 wisely.
