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CLAIM NOWPunjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
PBKS vs RCB Win Probability
Toss Winner - Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and choose to bowl first
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 8 wickets
The last time these two sides met in IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru ed an emphatic 7-wicket win against Punjab Kings.
- Virat Kohli has been in sensational form this IPL, amassing over 600 runs and smashing eight fifties, including one in the last game.
- Both sides will feel the absence of some key overseas players in the playoffs. Punjab’s attack takes a hit with Marco Jansen unavailable, while RCB will miss Lungi Ngidi and Jacob Bethell.
- In a timely boost for RCB, their key overseas stars Tim David and Josh Hazlewood, are expected to re their starting lineup for the playoffs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are our picks for the winners of Qualifier 1.
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 40.3°C|Sunny |
PBKS vs RCB Live Prediction
PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis
It’s playoff time in IPL 2025, and the first big clash is set—Punjab Kings (PKBS) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 this Thursday at Mullanpur. Both teams finished at the top of the table in the group stage, and the winner here will head straight to the final on June 3. The losing side won’t be out just yet—they’ll go on to play the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2 at Ahmedabad, with a second chance to reach the final. The final stretch of IPL 2025 is shaping up to be intense.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
PBKS
W L W W W
PBKS
190/10 in 19.2 9.83
194/6 in 19.4 9.86
RCB
W L W W W
RCB
213/5 in 20.0 10.65
211/5 in 20.0 10.55
205/5 in 20.0 10.25
194/9 in 20.0 9.7
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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95/9 in 14.0
98/5 in 12.1
181/10 in 17.0
241/7 in 20.0
178/6 in 19.2
176/6 in 20.0
150/10 in 18.2
IPL 2023
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 24 runs
174/4 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Punjab Kings Preview
Punjab Kings have been steady all season, grinding out nine wins from 14 matches to finish on top of the standoings. This is their best run since 2014, the last time they reached the finals. Fans will be hoping they can finally take it all the way this time.
Punjab have got the pieces to make that happen, and they’ve used them well throughout the tournament. Their batting unit runs deep, and different players have stepped up when needed. Prabhsimran Singh (499 runs in 14 innings) and Priyansh Arya (424 runs in 14 innings) have been a reliable opening pair, setting the tone early. Punjab will be counting on at least one of them to get going again.
Shreyas Iyer has held the middle together with poise, scoring 514 runs from 14 matches at a strike rate of 172. He’s been steady when things get tense and will be central to their plans again. Nehal Wadhera hasn’t put up huge scores, but his quickfire knocks at a strike rate around 153 have made a difference in tight spots.
Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis have been handy contributors too. Stoinis has been used at the back end to finish things off, while Inglis has slotted in at number three or four, playing with urgency. His 73 off 42 against Mumbai was a standout and showed his ability to turn the momentum of a game quickly.
Shashank Singh has also stood up late in matches, keeping calm under pressure and closing out a few tough games.
Their bowling has been hit-and-miss at times, but it’s not short on threats. Arshdeep Singh has led the way with 18 wickets in 14 matches, going at 8.56 an over. His consistency has been a plus for them.
One major setback is the absence of Marco Jansen, who won’t be around for the playoffs due to national commitments. That puts the spotlight on Kyle Jamieson. He’s had issues with conceding too many runs, but now he’ll have to step up and take more control.
Yuzvendra Chahal could be back after missing the last two games with a minor injury. His return would bring experience and the ability to break partnerships when it matters most. If Chahal gets into rhythm alongside Arshdeep and Harpreet Brar, Punjab will have a real chance to punch through in Qualifier 1.
PBKS Over/Under Betting Tips
Arshdeep Singh has taken 18 wickets in 13 innings this season and has been the lead bowler for the Punjab Kings. He is lethal at the start and in the death overs as well. On a pitch that favours fast bowlers, expect Arshdeep to come out on top and outclass the RCB bowlers and take more than one wicket.
Josh Inglis played a magnificent knock against Mumbai Indians, scoring 73 runs, which included 9 fours in the last match. This season, he has averaged 3.3 fours per match. Given his good form and his natural aggressive style, expect Inglis to hit over two fours in this crucial game.
Prabhsimran has scored 80 runs in the four matches played at Mullanpur this season. He has been in fine form in the later stages of the regular season playing a vital role in the Kings qualification. Against RCB he has scored 130 runs in 6 matches. averaging 21.66. We back him to play an impactful knock and score over 23 runs in qualifier 1.
Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie/ Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh
Punjab Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2025
Punjab Kings Actual Playing XI:
Prabhsimran Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
RCB have looked terrific all season and wrapped up their group stage with a statement win—chasing down 228 against Lucknow Super Giants, the third-biggest chase ever pulled off in the IPL. That win helped them secure a top-two finish, which will now give them two shots to reach the final.
Their batting and bowling units have both held up well. Virat Kohli has done the heavy lifting with the bat, scoring 602 runs in 14 innings at an average of 60.20 and a strike rate of 148. He’s notched up eight fifties, including one in the last game, and continues to look dependable.
Phil Salt hasn’t stacked up huge scores, but he gets off the blocks fast and usually gives the innings early momentum. Skipper Rajat Patidar, dealing with fitness issues in recent games, has still managed 271 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 140.41, contributing in key moments.
RCB have also had fresh faces step up, with Mayank Agarawal and Jitesh Sharma turning heads recently. Mayank has chipped in with some quickfire cameos to keep things ticking in the middle-order, while Jitesh came through big time in the last match against LSG, hammering 85* off 33 balls to seal that mammoth chase.
Down the order, they’ll be leaning on Romario Shepherd and Tim David for power late in the innings. David, expected to return for the playoffs after a short injury layoff, could be critical in the final stretch.
RCB are also bolstered by the return of Josh Hazlewood, who’s been the most dependable name with the ball this season—snagging 18 wickets in 10 games. Add in the experience of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, and there’s depth in the attack. The concern will be around Yash Dayal and Suyash Sharma, who’ve been on the receiving end too often and may be vulnerable under pressure.
RCB Over/Under Betting Tips
Mayank played a match winning knock in that epic run-chase against LSG in their final league game, where he scored 41 runs in 23 balls providing the stability from one end. He is one of the most experienced campaigners in the IPL and often steps up in big games. He is a very good player of spin and expect an handy knock from him in qualifier 1.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (c & wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma Impact Player: Rajat Patidar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Actual Playing XI:
Rajat Patidar, Josh Hazlewood, Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Suyash Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The surface at Mullanpur is well-suited for T20 cricket. Batters who get their eye in early should be able to put up a good score. Seamers could get some early swing with the new ball, while spinners might find the pitch helpful once the powerplay is done.
Chandigarh’s forecast points to a dry, hot day with zero threat of rain. That means we’re in for a complete game.
PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
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Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The average score batting first at Mullanpur in the IPL is 170. Punjab Kings hold the top score at this venue so far—219 for 6 against Chennai Super Kings earlier in the season. The surface has generally offered a lot to batters, so another high-scoring match is likely. Both teams will be eyeing 210 as a total that gives them breathing room.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
The average total match score in the four IPL matches at Mullanpur this season is 326 runs. It has been a balanced track where it offers assistance to both batters and bowlers. Both teams batting lineups are in top notch form and we predict a high scoring qualifier 1, where the total match score is likely to sur the 359 run mark.
We predict Punjab Kings will win the coin toss in this all important qualifier 1 against RCB.
Toss: To Bat
Three of the four matches played at Mullanpur in IPL 2025 have been won by the team batting first, clearly indicating that batting first is advantageous here.
PBKS vs RCB
Winning Prediction
There’s barely anything separating Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season. Both teams have had a strong run and fully deserve their place in the top two. They’re coming off confident wins in their final group game, and momentum is clearly on their side. Picking a winner here isn’t easy—either team could take control if things click. That said, RCB seem to be in a different zone right now, and with Josh Hazlewood and Tim David back in the mix, they look even more dangerous. This one can go down to the wire, but we’re leaning toward RCB, just slightly, with a 51-49 edge.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are our picks for the winners of Qualifier 1.
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