Less than 48 hours after their game at Bengaluru, Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Mullanpur. While RCB has a perfect away record, winning all of their 4 fixtures this season, PBKS won their last two home fixtures.
The return fixture saw PBKS thump RCB by 5 wickets and move to the second position in the points table. The outcome this match could further change the complexion of the table. As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions.
Match Details
- Date: April 20, 2025
- Time: 3.30 PM
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
- Teams: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
[Read the complete IPL 2025 schedule here]
Head-to-Head: PBKS vs RCB
- Matches Played: 34
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 16
- Punjab Kings won: 18
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 171.50 (8 matches)
- This will be the first time RCB are playing at this venue, while PBKS has won 3 of their 8 matches here
- Chasing team win percentage: 37.50% (3 matches)
- Predicted Winner: Punjab Kings (55% probability)
Pitch and Weather Report
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium characteristics
- Pitch Characteristics:
- The last game played here was a low-scoring thriller. But there have been 3 scores for 200+ totals already posted here in the 6 innings played
- Spin could play a key role since it’s an afternoon game
- Potential for a score between 160+
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 36-37°C
- Humidity: 29%
- Expect a hot and sunny afternoon with clear weather
- Minimal wind interference
Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: PBKS vs RCB (IPL 2025)
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable XI
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Glenn Maxwell/Marcus Stonis
- Josh Inglis
- Shashank Singh
- Yash Thakur/ Suryansh Shedge
- Arshdeep Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Xavier Bartlett
Team Strategy: The top-order has not scored the big runs that were expected, but still they are doing quite good. From what we have seen, PBKS have an explosive batting line-up from top to middle, and the form of someone like Nehal Wadhera is a big boost. Bowlers have stepped up in the last two victories.
Team News: Barring horses for courses selection involving Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis, PBKS are likely to play the same XI.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt (WK)
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Jitesh Sharma
- Liam Livingstone
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Suyash Sharma
Team Strategy: In the reverse fixture, which was a truncated 14-over-a-side game, the RCB’s batting line-up collapsed, and it was left to Tim David to take them to a competitive total. Bowlers fought hard to defend 95, but the target was too meagre to get a favorable result for the hosts. Batters need to step up in this away fixture for RCB
Team News: RCB will likely field the same XI that they did 36 hours back.
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
- 257 runs in 7 innings at an SR of 194 in this IPL
- 400 versus RCB in IPL and due for some runs at this venue
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Rajat Patidar (RCB)
- 209 runs in 6 innings at an SR of 157
- Run aggregate of 153 in 5 innings is his personal best against any opponent in IPL
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Yuzuvendra Chahal (PBKS)
- Roared back into form by picking 6/39 in his last two outings
- Leading wicket-taker in IPL (213 wickets in 167 games)
- Potential Points: 100-120
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Priyansh Arya vs Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh
- Rajat Patidar vs Yuzuvendra Chahal
Fantasy Tips for PBKS vs RCB (IPL 2025)
- We could have yet another match where a middling total is posted
- Both pacers and spinners have had some success here
- Try to keep the in-form players as captaincy choices
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.
Our Winning Dream11 Team
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 4-5 Batters
- 2 Wicket-Keepers
- 1-2 All-Rounders
- 2-3 Bowlers
Team Composition: RCB 4 – PBKS 7
- Wicket-Keepers: Phil Salt, Prabhsimran Singh
- Batters: Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera
- All-rounder: Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal (VC), Arshdeep Singh
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 160+ runs
- Toss Factor: Batting first has been advantageous here
- Winning Probability:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 45%
- Punjab Kings: 55%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
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