RCB vs PBKS 34th Match Preview
The 34th match of IPL 2025 promises a thrilling contest as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Friday, 18 April 2025. Both teams have shown impressive form this season, and the battle for the top spots is heating up. As always, Indibet brings you safe, accurate, and data-backed match predictions, along with live IPL scores and Dream11 insights.
Match Details
| Factor |
Details |
| Series |
Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) |
| Match |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, Match 34 |
| Venue |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time |
Friday, 18 April 2025, 7:30 PM IST |
| TV Channel |
Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming |
JioCinema App & Website |
RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records
| Teams |
Matches Won |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
16 |
| Punjab Kings |
17 |
🏏 First Played: May 5, 2008 (PBKS win)- 🏏 Last Played: May 6, 2024 (RCB win)
Weather & Pitch Report
| Factor |
Details |
| Temperature |
Around 25–27°C |
| Weather |
Some chances of rain, but likely to clear |
| Pitch Behavior |
Flat surface, high-scoring, offers spin later |
| Best Suited To |
Batting first |
| Average 1st Innings Score |
180–190 |
| Winning % (Bat First vs Field First) |
52% – 48% |
Toss Prediction
At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, batting first has yielded better results recently, especially under the lights. According to Indibet‘s toss prediction, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for fielding first, considering the dew factor and recent match trends.
RCB vs PBKS Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad
| Player |
Role |
| Philip Salt |
Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Virat Kohli |
Batter |
| Rajat Patidar (C) |
Batter |
| Liam Livingstone |
All-rounder |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) |
Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Tim David |
Batter |
| Krunal Pandya |
All-rounder |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood |
Bowler |
| Suyash Sharma |
Bowler |
| Yash Dayal |
Bowler |
Punjab Kings Squad
| Player |
Role |
| Priyansh Arya |
Batter |
| Prabhsimran Singh |
Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer (C) |
Batter |
| Nehal Wadhera |
Batter |
| Josh Inglis (wk) |
Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Shashank Singh |
All-rounder |
| Glenn Maxwell |
All-rounder |
| Marco Jansen |
Bowler |
| Xavier Bartlett |
Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh |
Bowler |
| Yuzvendra Chahal |
Bowler |
RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Playing 11
RCB Playing 11
- Philip Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Suyash Sharma
- Yash Dayal
PBKS Playing 11
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Shashank Singh
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marco Jansen
- Xavier Bartlett
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
RCB vs PBKS Impact Players for Dream11
| Team |
Impact Player |
Reason |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Virat Kohli |
Consistent top-order anchor, experienced leader |
| Punjab Kings |
Prabhsimran Singh |
Aggressive opener, early impact |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Krunal Pandya |
Handy all-rounder with spin and finishing ability |
| Punjab Kings |
Yuzvendra Chahal |
Spin wizard with a knack for key wickets |
🏏 RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Team Lineup
| Role |
Players |
| Wicketkeepers |
Philip Salt, Josh Inglis |
| Batters |
Virat Kohli (C), Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar |
| All-Rounders |
Liam Livingstone, Glenn Maxwell (VC), Krunal Pandya |
| Bowlers |
Yuzvendra Chahal, Josh Hazlewood, Arshdeep Singh |
Today’s Match Prediction: Who Will Win RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025?
📌 Indibet Match Prediction:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru appear slightly stronger on paper with a balanced squad, home advantage, and excellent momentum. However, Punjab Kings have the firepower to turn the tide with early breakthroughs and explosive middle-order batters.
📊 Winning Probability by Indibet Analysis
| Team |
Winning Chance |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
52% |
| Punjab Kings |
48% |
Key Players To Watch in Today’s Match
| Player Name |
Team |
Reason |
| Virat Kohli |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Form anchor and key chaser |
| Prabhsimran Singh |
Punjab Kings |
Game-changer in powerplay |
| Krunal Pandya |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
All-round contribution |
| Yuzvendra Chahal |
Punjab Kings |
Lethal in middle overs on turning tracks |
Final Thoughts from Indibet
With both sides sitting neck-and-neck on the points table, this match could be a turning point in their campaign. Indibet suggests going with experience and consistency while picking your Dream11 lineup. Whether you’re watching for the thrill or strategizing for fantasy leagues, Indibet delivers real-time match insights, expert tips, and all the action from IPL 2025.
