Get the best RCB vs PBKS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match data for the 34th match of the IPL 2025. Expert examination and more with Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings.
RCB vs PBKS Match Details and Preview
RCB vs PBKS will play Match 34 of IPL 2025 soon. The game takes place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. It starts on April 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can watch it live on JioHotstar from home.
Both teams have eight points from six matches played. RCB has a better record against PBKS in past games. Home advantage makes RCB slightly stronger in this match. The winner will climb higher in the IPL 2025 standings. RCB versus PBKS matches are always full of runs.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
The Chinnaswamy pitch is perfect for big-hitting in IPL 2025. Batters love playing here because the ball comes on nicely. Boundaries are short and the outfield is super fast.
The team’s batting first score was around 218 runs on average. Teams chasing make about 214 runs in most games. The first teams to bat win 54% of matches on this ground. Teams batting second win 46% of the time here.
The weather will be slightly cloudy but cool. No rain will spoil this clash.
RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 33
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 17
Punjab Kings: 16
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Rajat Patidar (c)
Philip Salt
Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar
Liam Livingstone
Jitesh Sharma
Tim David
Krunal Pandya
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Josh Hazlewood
Suyash Sharma
Yash Dayal
Devdutt Padikkal (Impact Player)
Punjab Kings:
Shreyas Iyer (c)
Priyansh Arya
Prabhsimran Singh
Nehal Wadhera
Josh Inglis
Shashank Singh
Glenn Maxwell
Marco Jansen
Xavier Bartlett
Arshdeep Singh
Yuzvendra Chahal
Suryansh Shedge (Impact Player)
Dream11 Team Today: Key Players to Watch
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
- Virat Kohli is in fantastic form in IPL
- Phil Salt provides explosive starts at the top
- Rajat Patidar has been very consistent lately
- Josh Hazlewood gets early wickets with the new ball
Punjab Kings:
- Shreyas Iyer leads from the front with solid batting
- Glenn Maxwell can change games with quick runs
- Yuzvendra Chahal takes wickets in middle overs regularly
- Marco Jansen brings height and bounce to bowling
Fantasy Tips Captain Choices
- Virat Kohli loves batting at his home ground
- Yuzvendra Chahal knows Chinnaswamy’s pitch very well
RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Players to Avoid
- Tim David rarely gets enough balls to face
- Lockie Ferguson is carrying an injury
Make your team careful for IPL 2025 success!
