IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Dream11 Predictions, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and More
After the 33 exciting matches, it’s time for match no. 34, featuring two teams that have suprised everyone with their performances this season. On one side, we will have Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Punjab Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on 18 April. This article discusses the match details, both teams’ playing XIs, Dream11 predictions, weather forecast, and more for the upcoming match.
Match Details: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings( IPL 2025: Match No. 33)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Match | Match 34 |
| Teams | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings: Head To Head
Total Matches Played: 33
RCB Won: 16
PBKS Won: 17
No Result: 0
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings: Weather Report
According to the weather report, the sky will be mostly clear for the upcoming match, with temperatures around 28-34 degrees Celsius. Though forecasts suggest less than 10% chances of rain, the match is expected not to be affected by it. While the humidity will around 55%
Conditions: Slightly Cloudy Sky
Temperature: 28-24°C
Rain Probability: No Rain predicted(
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings: Pitch Report
The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is batting-friendly and particularly benefits teams due to its flat nature and short boundaries. Pacers tend to get some support with the new balls, while spinners also find movement as the match progresses. The average score at this venue is around 180-190, where previously the team batting second has won more matches.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings: Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
| Player | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Rajat Patidar | Batter |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Phil Salt | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| Tim Davis | Batter |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| Yash Dayal | Bowler |
| Suyash Sharma | Impact Player |
Also Read: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI Against Punjab Kings | RCB vs PBKS
Punjab Kings
| Player | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | Batter |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batter |
| Shashank Singh | Batter |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder |
| Josh Inglis | All-rounder |
| Marco Jansen | All-rounder |
| Suryansh Shedge | All-rounder |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Xavier Barlett | Bowler |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
| Nehal Wadhera | Impact Player |
Also Read: Punjab Kings Playing XI Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru | RCB vs PBKS
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings: Key Battles
Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh
Shreyas Iyer vs Josh Hazlewood
Glenn Maxwell vs Mohammed Siraj
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings:Dream 11 Team
Dream11 Team I
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Priyansh Arya, Rajat Patidar
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone (VC), Glenn Maxwell, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Yuzvendra Chahal
Dream11 Team II
Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Virat Kohli (VC), Marcus Stoinis, Shreyas Iyer
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone (C), Marco Jansen, Tim David
Bowlers: Xavier Barlett, Yash Dayal, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Also Read: RCB vs PBKS : Head To Head | IPL 2025
