We are finally into the playoffs of IPL 2025, and the top 2 teams of the tournament — RCB and PBKS play the qualifier 1, for a place in the final, in Mullanpur on Thursday. That said, that is hardly anything to separate the two teams — in fact, the biggest binding factor is, both teams are chasing their first ever titles in the IPL.
Each team has its strengths and weaknesses, and a solid performance is what is needed the most, by the participating teams. InsideSport takes a look at all the details of the qualifier 1 between the teams.
PBKS vs RCB, Mullanpur Pitch Report
It is not the best batting track in India, and the average score this year in Mullanpur has been 173. History tells us, that in the four matches that have been played at this venue in IPL 2025, sides batting first have won; that means, the pitch definitely slows down a bit, and chasing under lights is not easy. So, win the toss and opt to bat.
Mullanpur Weather Report
It is going to be a hot evening in Chandigarh, where the temperatures will be close to 40. Rain will stay away, and the humidity will stay at 20%, as per Accuweather.
PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head
Both teams have played 35 matches, where Punjab have won 18 times, while Bengaluru have won 17 times. That just shows, teams are even stevens at the moment.
Matches Played – 35Matches won by RCB – 17Matches won by PBKS – 18No results – 0
Full Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Tim Seifert, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Blessing Muzarabani, Tim David, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh
Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash.
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