RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 : Match Preview
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The 34th match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is scheduled for today, April 18, at 7:30 PM IST at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Here's a simplified guide to help you with fantasy cricket picks and match expectations.
The 34th match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is scheduled for today, April 18, at 7:30 PM IST at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Here's a simplified guide to help you with fantasy cricket picks and match expectations.
Key Fantasy Picks
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
Virat Kohli: With 248 runs in 6 matches and a strike rate of 143.35, Kohli is in excellent form.
Phil Salt: The English opener has scored 208 runs in 6 matches, boasting a strike rate of 185.71.
Josh Hazlewood: RCB's leading bowler with 9 wickets in 6 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 8.65.
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Shreyas Iyer: Has accumulated 250 runs in 6 matches, with a phenomenal strike rate of 204.92.
Priyansh Arya: The young talent has scored 216 runs in 6 matches, striking at 218.18.
Arshdeep Singh: PBKS's death overs specialist, leading the wicket tally with 8 wickets in 6 matches.
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather: Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 24°C and a 16% chance of rain.
Pitch: The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch, offering true bounce. The average first innings score is 195, and the average second innings score is 175. While it's a high-scoring venue, bowlers can find some assistance in the death overs, where the run rate rises to 10.12.
Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches Played: 33
RCB Wins: 16
PBKS Wins: 17
At M Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB has won 6 out of 11 meetings, while PBKS has won 5 .