RCB VS PBSK Match 34 Preview ,Match Preview, Dream 11 Prediction IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings – Match 34
• Date & Time: Friday, 18 April 2025, 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Live Telecast & Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
• Tags: #RCBvsPBKS #IPL2025 #Match34 #CrickTab
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2. Pitch Report –
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The Chinnaswamy surface is a paradise for batsmen, with small boundaries and fast outfield.
• Average 1st innings score: 190+
• Chasing teams have won 60% of matches in last 2 seasons
• Expect a high-scoring encounter with big hits and quick runs.
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3. Weather Report – Bengaluru | Friday, 18 April 2025
• Temperature: 27°C – 30°C
• Humidity: 55%
• Wind: Light breeze – 10 km/h
• Rain Chances: Less than 5% – mostly clear skies
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4. Head-to-Head Record: RCB vs PBKS
• Total Matches Played: 31
• RCB Wins: 15
• PBKS Wins: 16
• No Result: 0
• Last 5 Matches:
• RCB – 3 Wins
• PBKS – 2 Wins
• Summary: PBKS lead the overall record, but RCB has been better in recent contests.
5. Team Squads for IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
• Captain: Rajat Patidar
• Key Players: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Josh Hazlewood
Squad:
• Batsmen: Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Swastik Chikara, Tim David, Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell
• All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Manoj Bhandage, Mohit Rathee, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh
• Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt
• Bowlers: Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
• Captain: Shreyas Iyer
• Key Players: Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis
Squad:
• Batsmen: Harnoor Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer
• All-rounders: Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge
• Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod
• Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kuldeep Sen, Lockie Ferguson, Praveen Dubey, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal
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6. Key Players to Watch
Royal Challengers Bangalore
• Virat Kohli: Big runs expected at home.
• Phil Salt: Explosive opener, dangerous in the powerplay.
• Liam Livingstone: Utility player with bat and ball.
• Josh Hazlewood: Will be crucial in the death overs.
Punjab Kings
• Shreyas Iyer: Steady presence in the middle order.
• Glenn Maxwell: Knows Chinnaswamy very well, potential game-changer.
• Arshdeep Singh: PBKS’s go-to pacer.
• Marcus Stoinis: Power hitter and utility bowler.
7. Probable Playing XI
RCB Playing XI
1. Devdutt Padikkal
2. Phil Salt (wk)
3. Rajat Patidar (C)
4. Virat Kohli
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Tim David
7. Krunal Pandya
8. Romario Shepherd
9. Josh Hazlewood
10. Yash Dayal
11. Suyash Sharma
Impact Players: Jacob Bethell, Manoj Bhandage, Jitesh Sharma
PBKS Playing XI
1. Josh Inglis (wk)
2. Harnoor Singh
3. Shreyas Iyer (C)
4. Glenn Maxwell
5. Marcus Stoinis
6. Nehal Wadhera
7. Azmatullah Omarzai
8. Arshdeep Singh
9. Lockie Ferguson
10. Yuzvendra Chahal
11. Harpreet Brar
Impact Players: Marco Jansen, Prabhsimran Singh, Suryansh Shedge
8. Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
• Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Josh Inglis
• Batters: Virat Kohli (VC), Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer (C)
• All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Liam Livingstone, Marcus Stoinis
• Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
• Captain: Shreyas Iyer
• Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli
Tip: Focus on top-order batters and death-over specialists for maximum points.
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9. Final Match Prediction
This match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to be a run-fest. Both teams have strong top orders, but RCB’s home advantage and current form slightly tilt the balance in their favor. Expect key performances from Kohli, Livingstone, and Hazlewood.
Prediction:
Royal Challengers Bangalore to win in a close, high-scoring contest.
