🏏 Match Overview
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is set to host a fiery face-off as Punjab Kings (PBKS) welcome Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for Match 37 of IPL 2025 on Sunday, April 20 at 3:30 PM IST.
PBKS are riding high on momentum after two back-to-back wins, currently sitting second on the table with 10 points. Shreyas Iyer’s men will be aiming to complete a season double over RCB after their recent five-wicket victory in Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, RCB—led by Rajat Patidar—are eyeing revenge and consistency. Despite strong away performances, their inconsistency at home has hurt their campaign. A win here could be crucial in re-igniting their playoff hopes.
📊 Match Details
| Fixture | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Match 37, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, April 20, 2025 – 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
🏟️ Pitch Report – Mullanpur
The pitch at Mullanpur has proven to be a paradise for batters. With a hard surface and minimal wear throughout 40 overs, expect another high-scoring contest. Fast bowlers who hit the deck hard might find some grip, but overpitched deliveries could be dispatched with ease. Dew may not play a significant role in the afternoon game, but captains might still prefer chasing on this batting-friendly surface.
🔁 Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | PBKS | RCB | Tied | No Result | Total Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches Won | 18 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| First-ever Fixture | May 5, 2008 | ||||
| Most-recent Fixture | April 18, 2025
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PBKS currently hold a slight edge with 18 wins to RCB’s 16 and will look to extend their lead in this exciting rivalry.
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis / Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal / Manoj Bhandage
🌟 Players to Watch
🔥 Best Batter – Nehal Wadhera (PBKS)
The stylish left-hander has been in sublime form, amassing 184 runs in six games at an average of 46.00. His unbeaten 33-run knock in the last game vs RCB was a match-winner and a sign of his growing confidence.
🎯 Best Bowler – Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)
After a slow start to the season, Chahal has roared back into form with 6 wickets in his last 2 matches. His experience and guile could be the difference on a flat deck, especially in the middle overs.
🔮 Match Prediction
With both teams boasting power-packed lineups and the pitch favoring strokeplay, this could go down to the wire. However, given current form and recent history…
🧠 Today’s Prediction: Team batting first to win
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