The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to host a blockbuster Friday night clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 34 of IPL 2025. Both teams are in fine form with four wins and two losses each, but RCB currently edges PBKS on the points table due to a better net run rate.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, Match 34 |
| Date & Time | Friday, April 18, 2025, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website |
| Live Telecast | JioStar Network Channels |
Bengaluru Pitch Report: Chinnaswamy Favors Chasing
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has already seen both matches this season won by chasing teams. The short boundaries and dew factor make it a high-scoring ground, especially in the second innings. Any team batting first will be eyeing a 200+ total to stay competitive.
Head-to-Head Record
| Stats | RCB | PBKS |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 | |
| Wins | 16 | 17 |
| No Result | – | – |
| First Match | May 5, 2008 | |
| Last Match | May 9, 2024 |
PBKS narrowly leads the head-to-head 17-16, making this a closely contested rivalry.
Probable Playing XIs
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt (WK)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
🔵 Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Josh Inglis (WK)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Glenn Maxwell
- Shashank Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Xavier Bartlett
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Suryansh Shedge
Last Match Recap
- RCB: Defeated RR by 9 wickets chasing 174. Phil Salt and Virat Kohli starred with quick fifties.
- PBKS: Created IPL history by defending just 112 against KKR, led by a sensational Yuzvendra Chahal 4-wicket haul and Marco Jansen’s 3-fer.
Probable Best Performers
🔥 Batter to Watch: Phil Salt (RCB)
- Runs in IPL 2025: 208
- Average: 34.67
- Strike Rate: 185.72
- 50s: 2
Consistent, explosive, and in-form — Salt is key to RCB’s top order success.
🎯 Bowler to Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)
After a quiet start, Chahal roared back with a 4-wicket haul. He’s a proven performer at Chinnaswamy and could pose serious threat to RCB’s lineup.
Match Prediction Scenarios
| Toss Winner | Team Batting First | Projected PP Score | Projected Total | Likely Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | PBKS | 55–65 | 200–210 | RCB |
| PBKS | RCB | 65–75 | 205–215 | PBKS |
Disclaimer:The information provided in this article is based on the author’s analysis, publicly available data, and match trends at the time of writing. All statistics, predictions, and probable playing XIs are subject to change based on match-day decisions and unforeseen circumstances. Readers are advised to use their discretion while making any decisions based on the content provided. Desh Crux is not responsible for any loss or discrepancies arising from the use of this information.
