Two days after facing each other in Bengaluru, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be locking horns against each other once again in the 37th game of IPL 2025. The PBKS vs RCB match is scheduled to be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (April 20).
PBKS beat RCB by 5 wickets earlier this week to move to the second spot in the points table. It was their first win over RCB since 2022, and they will be eyeing another victory over the Bengaluru-based outfit.
For the second game in a row, PBKS restricted the opposition to less than 100 runs and will be fancying their chances of beating RCB once again.
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In a rain-affected match that was reduced to 14 overs per side, RCB were reeling at 42/7 before Tim David’s unbeaten fifty guided them to 95/9. In reply, PBKS chased down the total inside 13 overs by losing five wickets.
With RCB and PBKS now all set for the second match between them this season, we are taking a look at all the major predictions for the match.
PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match 37 2025?
Match Details
Match: PBKS vs RCB, Match 37
Date: April 20, 2025
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
Live streaming: JioHotstar
Live broadcast: Star Sports
PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
Out of the 34 games between the two teams so far, PBKS have won 18 while RCB have won 16.
Total Matches Played: 34
PBKS Won: 18
RCB won: 16
Last 5 Matches: PBKS – 2 wins | RCB – 3 win
Pitch Report & Conditions
Balanced pitch: The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium has been offering help to both batsmen and bowlers this season. In the last game played at this venue, PBKS successfully defended 111 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Before that, PBKS and Chennai Super Kings had scored 200-plus totals at the same venue.
Average 1st Innings Score: The average first innings total at the venue is 171 runs.
Chasing Record: Teams batting first have a better record than teams batting second at the venue. Out of the 8 IPL games at the venue so far, teams batting first have won 5 games while teams batting second have won 3.
Weather Report:
There is no prediction of rainfall in Chandigarh during the match time. The temperature is set to hover in the early 30s during the match.
PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction – Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XIs:
Punjab Kings Playing 11:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
Form and Fitness
Neither of the two teams has any major injury concerns ahead of the upcoming match.
Score Prediction
Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
PBKS | 190-200 | 170-180 |
RCB | 180-190 | 180-190 |
PBKS vs RCB: Players to perform prediction
PBKS – Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Arshdeep Singh, and Marco Jansen will be the key players for PBKS.
RCB – Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, and Josh Hazlewood will be the key players for RCB.
PBKS vs RCB Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for PBKS in the match: Priyansh Arya or Shreyas Iyer
Who will score the most runs for RCB in the match: Virat Kohli or Rajat Patidar
PBKS vs RCB Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for PBKS in the match: Marco Jansen or Yuzvendra Chahal
Who will pick the most wickets for RCB in the match: Josh Hazlewood or Krunal Pandya
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
While RCB are yet to lose any away game this season, PBKS will start the upcoming match as favourites and are expected to win it.
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