RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 : Match Preview

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4/18/20251 min read

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 .

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