PBSK VS RCB Match 37 Preview , Match Preview , Dream 11 Prediction IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 37
• Date & Time: Sunday, April 20, 2025, 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali
• Broadcast: Star Sports Network & JioCinema (Live streaming)
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2. Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium is known for providing a fair contest between bat and ball. Early on, pacers can extract good bounce and movement due to the freshness of the wicket. As the match progresses, it tends to become easier for batting. Spinners can come into play in the second half with some grip and turn available.
• Average 1st innings score: 170-180
• Chasing teams have a slight advantage under daylight.
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3. Weather Report
• Temperature: 30-33°C
• Humidity: Around 35-40%
• Wind: Gentle breeze around 10 km/h
• Rain: No rain expected, clear sunny conditions throughout
Overall, perfect conditions for an uninterrupted afternoon match.
4. Head-to-Head Record
• Total Matches Played: 31
• PBKS Wins: 17
• RCB Wins: 14
• No Result: 0
Last 5 Matches:
• PBKS Wins: 2
• RCB Wins: 3
Royal Challengers have slightly edged Punjab Kings in recent meetings, but historically it’s been a close rivalry.
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5. Key Player Watch
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
• Shreyas Iyer (Captain): In solid touch and the anchor of PBKS’s middle order.
• Glenn Maxwell: A dynamic all-rounder who can turn the game with bat or ball.
• Arshdeep Singh: Their key weapon with the new ball and at the death.
• Azmatullah Omarzai: His all-round skills are valuable in both departments.
• Josh Inglis: Quick scorer at the top and reliable with the gloves.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
• Virat Kohli: Always a big-match player and pillar of RCB’s batting.
• Rajat Patidar (Captain): Has led from the front and provided crucial knocks.
• Josh Hazlewood: Lethal in powerplay and extremely reliable with the ball.
• Liam Livingstone: A dangerous batter who can clear boundaries with ease.
• Phil Salt: Aggressive English wicketkeeper-batter providing early momentum.
6. Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
1. Josh Inglis (wk)
2. Prabhsimran Singh
3. Shreyas Iyer (C)
4. Glenn Maxwell
5. Aaron Hardie
6. Azmatullah Omarzai
7. Marcus Stoinis
8. Harpreet Brar
9. Arshdeep Singh
10. Lockie Ferguson
11. Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Players: Marco Jansen, Nehal Wadhera, Musheer Khan
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
1. Phil Salt (wk)
2. Devdutt Padikkal
3. Virat Kohli
4. Rajat Patidar (C)
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Tim David
7. Krunal Pandya
8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
9. Josh Hazlewood
10. Suyash Sharma
11. Yash Dayal
Impact Players: Lungi Ngidi, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd
7. Dream11 Fantasy Prediction
Wicketkeepers:
• Josh Inglis
• Phil Salt
Batters:
• Virat Kohli (C)
• Shreyas Iyer
• Rajat Patidar
All-rounders:
• Glenn Maxwell (VC)
• Azmatullah Omarzai
• Liam Livingstone
Bowlers:
• Arshdeep Singh
• Josh Hazlewood
• Yuzvendra Chahal
Captain Pick: Virat Kohli
Vice Captain Pick: Glenn Maxwell
Differential Pick: Marcus Stoinis / Krunal Pandya
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8. Final Prediction
This match between PBKS and RCB is evenly matched on paper. Punjab Kings have the advantage of playing at home and possess a more balanced all-round side, especially with multiple pace-bowling all-rounders. However, RCB’s top order is firing, and their bowling has recently shown improvement.
If PBKS bat first and post a score above 175, they will have the edge with their spin-pace combo in the second innings. But if RCB gets to chase under clear skies, Kohli and co. might make it a comfortable win.
CrickTab.com Final Prediction:
RCB to win in a tight contest, unless PBKS’s all-rounders dominate the middle overs.
