Qualifier 1 – Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PBKS vs RCB
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Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, India
Likely Toss Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Toss Decision Prediction: Opt to bowl first
Recent record: PBKS scored 157 vs RCB here on Apr 20, which RCB chased with 7 wickets in hand.
Perfect playing conditions for a high-pressure playoff game.
Overall H2H: PBKS – 18 wins | RCB – 17 wins
This is Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 playoffs, with the winner heading directly to the final on June 3, and the loser getting another chance in Qualifier 2.
PBKS defeated Mumbai Indians convincingly in their last game, while RCB chased down 228 vs LSG in a record-breaking performance.
RCB are coming into this match with serious momentum and the return of Josh Hazlewood and Tim David boosts their depth. Kohli is in red-hot form, and Jitesh Sharma played the knock of the season in the last game.
PBKS have looked well-rounded all season but will miss Marco Jansen. Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy has been a highlight, and their top order is consistent.
Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) (Narrow edge)
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai / Aaron Hardie, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (C & WK), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
Impact Player: Rajat Patidar
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