Match 37 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings
Date: Friday, 20 April 2025
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh, India
Toss Results – RCB won the toss and chose to bowl
Match Overview
Match 37 of the TATA IPL 2025 features a crucial clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the high-scoring Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. PBKS sit 3rd on the table with 10 points from 7 matches, while RCB are 5th with 8 points from 7 matches.
This match is a direct rematch — both teams clashed less than 48 hours ago, where PBKS beat RCB by 5 wickets in a rain-shortened 14-over match in Bengaluru. RCB will be keen to take revenge and climb higher on the points table.
PBKS vs RCB Toss Prediction – Who Will Win the Toss?
Based on venue stats and current season trends:
- All 3 matches played at this venue in IPL 2025 have been won by teams batting first.
- The pitch tends to slow down in the second innings.
Likely Toss Winner: Punjab Kings
Toss Decision Prediction: Win toss & opt to bat first
Pitch Report – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur
| Factor | Report |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Balanced with some early pace |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 178+ |
| Boundary Size | Medium with fast outfield |
| Bowling Support | Hard length for pacers; avg turn for spinners |
| Ideal Strategy | Bat first and defend |
Note: Teams batting first have had success here, with wickets tending to slow down later in the game.
A score of 200+ is considered competitive on this surface due to the ease of chasing here.
See Also:- IPL 2025 Points Table
Weather Report – Mullanpur, Chandigarh
- Temperature: 26–35°C
- Rain: Very low chances (0–0.3 mm)
- Wind: 3–10 km/h from SE–ENE
- Humidity: Moderate in afternoon; clears up by match time
Clear skies are expected, making it a good day for a full game.
PBKS vs RCB – Head-to-Head (Last Match)
| Match Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 April 2025 | PBKS | Won by 5 wickets (DLS) | Bengaluru |
PBKS won their last encounter just two days ago.
PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Based on team momentum, recent head-to-head, and conditions:
- PBKS are in better form with 5 wins in 7 matches
- RCB’s batting collapsed in the last game, scoring only 95 in 14 overs
- PBKS have a better bowling balance with Chahal, Arshdeep, and Jansen in form
Predicted Match Winner: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
PBKS vs RCB Win Probability (Based on sources)
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| PBKS | 53% |
| RCB | 47% |
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Batters | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|
| PBKS | Nehal Wadhera, Iyer, Inglis | Chahal, Jansen, Arshdeep |
| RCB | Patidar, Kohli, Salt | Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar, Krunal |
- Wadhera: 33*(19) in last match
- Chahal: 6 wickets in last 2 games
- Hazlewood: 3/14 in previous outing
PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis / Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal / Manoj Bhandage
Final Prediction Summary
| Category | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Punjab Kings |
| Toss Decision | Bat First |
| Match Winner | Punjab Kings |
| Total Score | 200–215 (1st innings predicted) |
| Key Player | Yuzvendra Chahal / Rajat Patidar |
