As the IPL 2025 season progresses, today’s face-off between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium promises to be a thrilling contest. Both teams have showcased commendable form, each securing 4 wins out of 6 matches, and are riding high on confidence after impressive victories in their previous games.
RCB enters the match with momentum, having dominated Rajasthan Royals with a commanding 9-wicket victory, thanks to half-centuries from Phil Salt (65) and Virat Kohli (62*).
On the other hand, PBKS made headlines by defending the lowest total in IPL history, restricting the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, to a mere 95 runs while defending a modest 112
With both teams in top form and eager to climb the points table, tonight’s match is set to be a high-octane battle. Stay tuned for an evening of explosive cricket action!
Match Details – RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings
Date: April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Live Streaming: Jiohotstar & Star Sports Network
Pitch Report & Ground Conditions – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Avg 1st Innings Score: 169
Avg 2nd Innings Score: 150
Win % Batting First: 40%
Win % Bowling First: 54%
Highest Total: 287/3 by SRH vs RCB
Lowest Total: 48/3 by KKR vs SRH
Highest Chase: 213/9 by LSG vs RCB
Lowest Defended: 106/2 (8 overs) by CSK
Toss & Strategy:
- Win Toss? Bowl First: 54% win rate for chasers (dew factor likely).
- Big Boundaries? Not evident, as 287 scored here – focus on power hitters
The dew factor could again play a role in the second innings. Teams might prefer chasing unless the pitch looks dry. Expect a high-scoring thriller if batters settle in early
Key Players to Watch (RCB vs PBKS)
Virat Kohli (RCB): 3 fifties in last 5 matches, Chinnaswamy’s favorite.
Phil Salt (RCB): Explosive opener, coming off a 65 vs RR.
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – 3 fifties in last 6 matches, PBKS’s backbone.
Rajat patidar (RCB)– Destructive vs spin, strike rate 180+.
Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) – 4 wickets vs KKR, spin wizard
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) – Powerplay + death specialist, 8 wickets this season.
Marco Jansen (PBKS) – Form all-rounder, can bowl 140+ pace & hit big sixes, last match 3 wickets vs kkr.
RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head: Last 5 IPL Match Results & Key Stats
IPL2024(09 may 2024)
- RCB: 241/7 (20 overs)
- PBKS: 181/10 (17 overs)
- RCB won by 60 runs
IPL 2024 (25 Mar 2024)
- PBKS: 176/6 (20 overs)
- RCB : 178/6 (19.2 overs)
- RCB won by 4 wickets
IPL 2023 ( 20 april 2023)
- RCB 174/ 4 (20 overs)
- PBKS 150/10 (18.2 overs)
- RCB won by 24 runs
IPL 2022 (13 may 2022)
- PBKS 209/9 (20 overs)
- RCB 155/9 (20 overs)
- PBKS won by 54 runs
IPL 2022 ( 27 March 2022)
- RCB 205/2 ( 20 overs)
- PBKS 208/5 (19 overs)
- PBKS won by 5 wickets
Team Form & Recent Performance (RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2025)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Recent Form in ipl 2025
1st match vs kkr (22 March 2025)
- KKR 174/8 (20 overs)
- RCB 177/3 (16.2 overs)
- RCB won by 7 wickets
2nd match vs CSK (28 March 2025)
- RCB 196/7 (20 overs)
- CSK 146 /8 (20 overs)
- RCB won by 50 runs
3rd match vs GT ( 2 April 2025)
- RCB 169/8 (20 overs)
- GT 170/2 (17.5 overs)
- GT won by 8 wickets
4th match vs MI (07 april 2025)
- RCB 221/5 (20 overs)
- MI 209/9 (20 overs)
- RCB won by 12 runs
5th match vs DC (10 April 2025)
- RCB 163/7 (20 overs)
- DC 169/4 (17.5 overs)
- DC won by 6 wickets
6th match vs RR ( 13 april 2025)
- RR 173/4 (20 overs)
- RCB 175/1 (17.3 overs)
- RCB won by 9 wickets
Punjab kings (pbks) recent form in ipl 2025
1st match vs GT (25 april 2025)
- PBKS 243/5 (20 overs)
- GT 232/5 (20 overs)
- PBKS won by 11 runs
2nd match vs LSG (1 april 2025)
- LSG 171/7 (20 overs)
- PBKS 177/2 ( 16.2 overs)
- PBKS won by 8 wickets
3rd match vs RR (5 april 2025)
- RR 205/4 (20 overs)
- PBKS 155/9 ( 20 overs)
- RR won by 50 runs
4th match vs CSK (8 April 2025)
- PBKS 219/6 (20 overs)
- CSK 201/5 (20 overs)
- PBKS won by 18 runs
- PBKS won by 18 runs
5th match vs SRH ( 12 april 2025)
- PBKS 245/6 (20 overs)
- SRH 247/2 ( 18.3 overs)
- SRH won by 8 wickets
6th match vs KKR (15 april 2025)
- PBKS 111/10 (15.3 overs)
- KKR 95/10 (15.1 overs)
- PBKS won by 16 runs
RCB vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Both teams are coming off confidence-boosting victories — RCB demolished Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets, while PBKS pulled off a miracle by defending just 106 runs against the mighty KKR!
But there’s a twist in the tale…While RCB looks strong on paper, they’ve been unlucky at home this season. They’ve played 2 matches at Chinnaswamy and lost both Surprisingly, they’ve played 4 matches away from home — and won all 4!
So tonight’s clash is more than just another game — it’s a test of whether RCB can finally break their home jinx and give their fans something to cheer about at the fortress!
Our Prediction:
Despite the home struggles, RCB’s current form, strong batting lineup, and the electric home crowd make them slight favourites. We back Royal Challengers Bengaluru to finally grab a home win — but expect a close, thrilling battle till the end!
Weather Report for RCB vs PBKS Match
The weather in Bengaluru today is partly cloudy with sunshine, with a temperature of 34°C.
Humidity: 38%
Rain chances: 40% (moderate possibility, so keep an eye on the sky!)