IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket, Head to Head

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face off in the first qualifier of the 18th Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Thursday at the brand-new PCA Stadium in Chandigarh. In Qualifier 1, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will play one another in an attempt to win their first IPL championship after a protracted wait.

While PBKS last made it to the summit clash in 2014—their sole final participation to date—RCB is hoping to make a comeback to the final for the first time since 2016. RCB has participated in three IPL finals overall: in 2009, 2011, and 2016.

PBKS vs RCB Match Details:

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

So far, Mullanpur has hosted nine IPL matches. 174 is the average score in the first inning. Teams that bat first have won five games. The location featured four IPL 2025 matches. Teams that batted first won three of them. 183 is the average score in the first inning. In the T20 format, teams usually like to bowl first, but at this venue, putting up a total could be a smart move. Additionally, as fresh batters may find it challenging to pursue the bowlers right away, set batsmen will need to create an impression.

Head to Head:

PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing XI:

Punjab Kings: Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis (WK), and Priyansh Arya.

Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood/Nuwan Thushara, Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (WK & C), Tim David/Tim Seifert, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Impact Player: Rajat Patidar

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