PBKS vs RCB Match Preview | IPL 2025

On Friday in Bengaluru, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru played a rain‑affected, low‑scoring thriller that ended with PBKS on top. Now, just two days later, they will meet again on Sunday afternoon in Chandigarh.

PBKS vs RCB Match Preview | IPL 2025

On Friday in Bengaluru, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru played a rain‑affected, low‑scoring thriller that ended with PBKS on top. Now, just two days later, they will meet again on Sunday afternoon in Chandigarh.

Match Details

• Teams: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

• Match 37, IPL 2025

• Date: Sunday, April 20, 2024

• Time: 3:30 PM IST

• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra International Stadium, Chandigarh

Weather Forecast

Chandigarh is expected to be hot and humid on Sunday, with temperatures reaching about 34 °C and humidity around 46%.

Pitch Report

So far, every team that bowled first here has won. The pitch is good for batting, but bowlers—especially spinners—can find some help.

Likely Teams

• Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryansh Shedge

• Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal

Who Will Win?

Punjab Kings beat RCB in the first game and will look to win again and move closer to the playoffs. RCB have been strong away from home, but PBKS look more consistent right now—so they are our pick to win this rematch.

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