RCB VS PBKS (Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings) Live Cricket Score and Updates, IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 34th match of the IPL 2025 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The toss will take place at 7:00 PM IST, with the match starting at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, April 18.
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RCB VS PBKS IPL 2025 Live: Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 34th match of the IPL 2025 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Both sides are heading into Friday’s match after registering impressive victories. RCB thrashed Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets in their last match while Punjab Kings registered a sensational comeback win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Mullanpur in a low-scoring thriller.
RCB and PBKS are currently lying at the third and fourth spot in the points league with four wins each from six matches and separated only by net run rate. The winner will move up to ten points – level with Delhi Capitals at the top.
Squads For RCB VS PBKS IPL 2025 Match
Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Pyla Avinash, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Vishnu Vinod, Marcus Stoinis
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Swastik Chikara, Mohit Rathee, Nuwan Thushara, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi
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RCB skipper Rajat Patidar has scored 186 runs in 6 matches of IPL 2025 with two fifties to his name at an average of 37.2 and a strike-rate of 161.73. He will look to continue his brilliant form against Punjab Kings.
Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played 33 matches against each other in the IPL history. Out of 33 matches, Punjab Kings hold a narrow lead with 17 wins compared to RCB’s 16.
Matches played: 33
RCB won: 16
PBKS won: 17
Tied: 0
With Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar leading the charge, RCB have dominated powerplays through tight lengths and control—not sheer pace.
No one has more IPL wickets at the venue than Chahal. His knowledge of the pitch and RCB’s middle order is a massive edge.
Their aggressive starts mirror PBKS’s: Salt and Kohli have combined to score 50+ within the first three overs twice this season.
Even with cooler evenings and showers in Bengaluru, captains will still sweat over the toss due to lingering dew concerns.
This season’s pitches have been two-paced with low humidity, keeping first-innings totals below 170—a stark shift from the venue’s past.
Former RCB players Maxwell and Vyshak Vijaykumar now play for PBKS, while Jitesh Sharma features in RCB colors—narratives galore!
Former RCB players Maxwell and Vyshak Vijaykumar now play for PBKS, while Jitesh Sharma features in RCB colors—narratives galore!
Josh Inglis is likely to retain his spot, which means PBKS must choose between an out-of-form Maxwell and power-hitter Marcus Stoinis.
After steamrolling RR in Jaipur, RCB are set to back the same XI led by Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli at the top.
With 205 runs at a strike rate above 150, Iyer’s role has been pivotal in stabilizing PBKS’s innings under pressure.
Despite an overall decent run, Hazlewood has conceded at 12.1 at Chinnaswamy—will RCB risk using him upfront again?
With 112 runs in four away games and just 5 at home, Devdutt Padikkal’s inconsistency mirrors RCB’s Chinnaswamy woes.
Arshdeep Singh has dismissed Phil Salt twice in T20Is this year. Can he repeat it in IPL 2025? Bookmark this spicy face-off.
Glenn Maxwell averages 8.2 this season with a strike rate of 100. His last two IPL campaigns combined: 93 runs in 14 innings. Under fire.
Punjab Kings top the charts with a staggering 11.0 run rate in the powerplay, led by Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer—expect fireworks early.
Teams chasing have thrived due to second-innings dew. Expect captains to bowl first after winning the toss—read why this trend matters here.
Punjab Kings enter with momentum, having defended the lowest total of the season in a nail-biter against KKR, showcasing elite bowling depth.
With Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar boasting top economy rates, RCB lead the powerplay in dot-ball percentage (50.9%).
RCB vs PBKS Live Score IPL 2025: Chahal returns to his fortress in peak form
Yuzvendra Chahal’s 52 IPL wickets at Chinnaswamy and his four-for vs KKR underline why he’s RCB’s biggest threat in this match.
With both RCB and PBKS tied on 8 points, this game could determine who temporarily tops the IPL 2025 standings alongside Delhi Capitals.
Despite being unbeaten away, RCB are winless at the Chinnaswamy in IPL 2025, making this clash crucial to restore their home dominance.
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