Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Prediction – IPL 2025 Match 37 Preview

The 37th Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match will see an intriguing battle between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The game will take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on 20th April 2025 at 3:30 PM IST.
This game is expected to be highly competitive, especially considering that both teams have just emerged from their previous games. Punjab Kings registered their fourth win of the season, beating Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their fifth win, beating Mumbai Indians by 12 runs.
PBKS vs RCB – Match Details
Category | Details |
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Match Number | 37th Match |
Series | Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 |
Date | 20th April 2025 |
Time | 03:30 PM IST |
Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh |
Dream11 Prediction – PBKS vs RCB Fantasy Tips
For your PBKS vs RCB Dream11 team, use players who have played consistently for IPL 2025. The top fantasy choices are:
- Virat Kohli (RCB)
- Rajat Patidar (RCB)
- Phil Salt (PBKS)
- Sam Curran (PBKS)
- Matthew Jonsen (PBKS)
RCB’s powerful spin attack and PBKS’s belligerent batting unit will provide a tasty Dream11 mix.
Head-to-Head Record – PBKS vs RCB
In IPL history, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have confronted each other 32 times. PBKS leads narrowly with 17 wins, while RCB has claimed 15 victories. This shows how closely battled their past matches have been.
PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report – Mullanpur Stadium
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium pitch is a closely contested battle between bat and ball.
- Fast bowlers get some early assistance
- Batsmen are at liberty to accumulate once settled
- With the passage of the match, the pitch also slows down, and that would prove beneficial for spinners
There are played 23 matches, the team batting first has won 15 times, indicating a slight advantage for teams opting to bat first and set a target.
PBKS vs RCB Winning Percentage – Match 37, IPL 2025
Team | Winning Probability |
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 60% |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 40% |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable XI:
- Shikhar Dhawan (C)
- Jonny Bairstow
- Phil Salt (WK)
- Sam Curran
- Liam Livingstone
- Matthew Jonsen
- Jitesh Sharma
- Rahul Chahar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kagiso Rabada
- Harpreet Brar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI:
- Virat Kohli
- Faf du Plessis (C)
- Rajat Patidar
- Glenn Maxwell
- Dinesh Karthik (WK)
- Mahipal Lomror
- Cameron Green
- Mohammed Siraj
- Karn Sharma
- Yash Dayal
- Reece Topley
Conclusion
It is hard to forecast the winner of this game because both teams are playing well. On their form, however, and the state of the pitch, Punjab Kings have an advantage. Their power-hitting middle order and past success at this venue may tilt the game in their favor. However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has the firepower to reverse it, as long as their key batsmen get started early.
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