The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in what promises to be a thrilling showdown between two high-octane sides with identical 4-2 records. But form aside, the M. Chinnaswamy pitch has been a curveball this season — not the batting paradise it’s known to be. RCB, unsurprisingly winless at home so far, are still figuring out how to adapt. PBKS, on the other hand, have shown they can scrap and defend under pressure. With rain around and chasing proving to be a safer bet here, the toss could make all the difference. Catch all the details you need to know before making your Dream11 team.
Match Details: RCB vs PBKS
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, Match 34, IPL 2025 Date & Time: April 18, 2025, 7:30 PM IST Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST Broadcast: Star Sports Network & JioHotstarPitch Report: Chinnaswamy Playing Tricks?
Despite its reputation as a batting haven, the Chinnaswamy pitch has not lived up to expectations this season. RCB have failed to cross 170 in both games here, and the surface has offered early movement and unexpected assistance to spinners. Add in some pre-match showers and you have a venue that could again call for tactical flexibility.
TypeBallsRunsWktsAvgBest Spell4wPace109618076328.684/451Spin5137921844.002/130At IPL 2024Ground Dimensions
Square boundaries: ~64m Straight boundary: ~73m Chinnaswamy Trait: Small boundaries, high altitude, but tricky surface in IPL 2025Probable XIs RCB vs PBKS
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
Punjab Kings
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (wk)/Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak/Yash Thakur
RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team
Wicketkeeper
Philip Salt—Explosive in the PowerPlay and leads the league in PP runs; can be a game-changer.Batters
Shreyas Iyer (C/VC) – Consistent run-getter this season, solid Chinnaswamy record (Avg 44.5). Virat Kohli (C/VC) – 3000+ IPL runs at this venue. Home turf, big game. Rajat Patidar – Leading the side, confident and in form. Priyansh Arya – Young talent who plays with intent, already has a century this season.All-Rounders
Marco Jansen – Three wickets in his last outing, useful lower-order hitter. Krunal Pandya – Match-up weapon with the ball and offers finishing muscle with the bat.Bowlers
Yuzvendra Chahal (C/VC) – Chinnaswamy master: 52 wickets at this venue, spinning threat against RCB’s RHB-heavy line-up. Arshdeep Singh – Versatile pacer with impact in both PowerPlay and death. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Proven performer vs RCB; swing could be a factor again. Yash Dayal – Wicket-taker with a knack for breaking partnerships.Key Match-ups at RCB vs PBKS match
Chahal vs RCB right-handers – 16 of his last 24 IPL wickets have been RHBs. Maxwell vs Krunal Pandya – Dismissed 5 times in IPL; a crucial battle in the middle overs. Kohli vs Arshdeep – The experienced Indian campaigners face off in the PowerPlay.RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Bengaluru Pitch Report & IPL 2025 Live Streaming Inside Sport India.
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