The race to the IPL 2025 final heats up as Punjab Kings (PBKS) face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the highly anticipated Qualifier 1. This crucial clash takes place on 29th May at 7:30 PM IST at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur.
Stay tuned for the best PBKS vs RCB Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, match insights, pitch report, and injury updates – everything you need to build your winning Dream11 team for today’s match.
PBKS vs RCB Match Preview – IPL 2025 Qualifier 1
In this knockout encounter, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will battle for a direct entry into the IPL 2025 final.
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Punjab Kings dominated the league stage, finishing 1st on the points table with 9 wins in 14 matches.
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RCB also secured 9 wins but finished 2nd due to a slightly lower net run rate.
Recent Form Highlights:
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PBKS sealed their playoff berth with a solid 7-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, powered by Josh Inglis’s 73-run blitz.
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RCB stormed into Qualifier 1 by chasing their highest-ever IPL target against Lucknow Super Giants, led by Jitesh Sharma’s match-winning 85.
PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head Record (H2H)
| Teams | Matches | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 35 | 17 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 35 | 18 |
RCB leads the head-to-head rivalry slightly with 18 wins, while PBKS have clinched 17 victories in past encounters.
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PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report & Weather Update
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Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
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Pitch Behaviour: Batting-friendly
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Best Suited For: Pace bowlers
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Average 1st Innings Score: 167
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Chasing Team Win %: 38%
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Weather Forecast: Clear skies
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Temperature: Around 33°C
Expect a high-scoring contest under clear skies with good pace and bounce on offer for fast bowlers.
PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing XI
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
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Priyansh Arya
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Josh Inglis (wk)
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Shreyas Iyer (c)
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Nehal Wadhera
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Shashank Singh
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Marcus Stoinis
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Azmatullah Omarzai
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Yuzvendra Chahal
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Kyle Jamieson
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Vyshak Vijaykumar
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Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
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Phil Salt
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Virat Kohli
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Mayank Agarwal
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Tim David
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Jitesh Sharma (c & wk)
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Romario Shepherd
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Krunal Pandya
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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Suyash Sharma
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Yash Dayal
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Nuwan Thushara
Impact Player: Rajat Patidar
PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Top Captaincy Picks:
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Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): Scored 26 in the last game and is a consistent performer in pressure situations.
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Virat Kohli (RCB): Anchored RCB’s chase with a classy 54 in the last match; a safe captaincy choice.
Top Picks:
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Josh Inglis (PBKS): Blasted 73 off 42 balls in the last game. A must-have for Dream11 teams.
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Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): Handy top-order batsman who can provide a quick start.
Budget Picks:
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Yash Dayal (RCB): Left-arm pacer known for his control and early breakthroughs.
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Romario Shepherd (RCB): Offers all-round value with both bat and ball.
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