We are almost halfway through IPL 2025, and the action has started to pick up. It will go up by one level when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 34th match on April 18, 2025.
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Both teams are in some form this season, with four wins and eight points each. RCB and PBKS are right next to each other on the points table in the third and fourth spots, respectively.
Both sides are coming into the game with wins in their last games. RCB defeated RR in a 170-odd run chase, while PBKS defended 111 against KKR. Now, both would fancy another win and go up the ladder.
Here we’ll look at Bengaluru’s pitch and weather report for the RCB vs PBKS match in IPL 2025.
RCB vs PBKS, 34th Match, IPL 2025: Overview
| Tournament | IPL 2025 |
| Match | RCB vs PBKS, 34th Match |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date | April 18, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Broadcast | Star Sports |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: IPL Stats
| Total Matches Played | 97 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 41 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 52 |
| No Result | 4 |
| Won Toss and Won Match | 51 |
| Lost Toss and Won Match | 42 |
| Average First Innings Total | 167 |
| Highest Team Total | 287/3 by SRH vs RCB |
| Lowest Team Total | 82/10 by RCB vs KKR |
RCB vs PBKS, 34th Match, IPL 2025: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report
Bengaluru is likely to have a good batting surface, though bowlers will also have enough support. It was also visible in the last two games played here, as RCB didn’t score more than 170 while batting first.
Fast bowlers should get some early help to swing and seam the ball. There will be some assistance for spinners.
RCB vs PBKS, 34th Match, IPL 2025: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Weather Report
The weather is likely to be partly cloudy for the RCB vs PBKS match. While there’s no chance of rain, the temperature will hover between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius, with significant humidity.
