The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Punjab Kings in Match 34 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, scheduled to be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on 18 April 2025. Both teams will look to gain momentum in the tournament, with fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling clash. In this blog find out who will win today’s IPL 2025 Match 34 RCB vs PBKS Match Prediction
RCB vs PBKS Match Details
| Detail | Info |
| Match | RCB vs PBKS, Match 34, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time | Friday, 18 April 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Hotstar |
Pitch Report:
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium offers a lively pitch that favors aggressive batting with good bounce and a fast outfield, leading to high-scoring games. Pacers get early movement, while spinners come into play in the middle overs. Teams batting second often have the advantage due to dew. Overall, it provides a balanced contest for both batters and bowlers.
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | 33 |
| Won by RCB | 16 |
| Won by PBKS | 17 |
| No Result | 0 |
Predicted Playing XIs
RCB:
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
PBKS:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Virat Kohli – Virat Kohli is the top probable batter, known for his consistency and ability to anchor innings under pressure.
Probable Best Bowler:
Yuzvendra Chahal – Yuzvendra Chahal is the top probable bowler, renowned for his skill in the middle overs and ability to take crucial wickets.
Today’s Match Prediction:
Both teams have been in good form this season so far. This clash is going to be a close one. In Bengaluru, the advantage lies with the side batting second.
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: RCB bats first
- First Innings score prediction: RCB will score 185-195
- Result prediction: PBKS will win the match
Scenario 2: PBKS bats first
- First Innings score prediction: PBKS will score 180-190
- Result prediction: RCB will win the match
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.