The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off against the Punjab Kings in Match 34 of the IPL 2025, set to take place at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Friday, 18 April 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out the RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Match 34: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for IPL 2025
Match Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025’s 34th match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB, sitting third with four wins and two losses, aims to improve their home form after a recent 8-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. PBKS, placed fourth with the same record, are riding high after defending a record-low target of 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders. This promises to be a closely contested game as both teams seek to strengthen their position in the points table.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | RCB vs PBKS, Match 34, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Friday, 18 April 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema/Hotstar |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 32°C |
| Humidity- 59% |
| Wind Speed- 11 km/h |
| Chance of Rain- Low – Partly cloudy |
Pitch Report:
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium features a lively pitch with consistent bounce and a fast outfield, making it ideal for aggressive batting and high-scoring games. Pacers can find early movement, while spinners gain effectiveness in the middle overs. Due to the dew factor, teams batting second often have the advantage. Overall, the pitch offers a balanced contest for both batters and bowlers.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 33 |
| RCB Won | 16 |
| PBKS Won | 17 |
| No Result | 0 |
Probable Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (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
Punjab Kings (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
Top Dream11 Picks
Top Batters:
Shreyas Iyer
Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar
Priyansh Arya
Top All-rounders:
Krunal Pandya
Marco Jansen
Top Bowlers:
Yuzvendra Chahal
Josh Hazlewood
Arshdeep Singh
Wicket Keeper:
Phil Salt
Prabhsimran Singh
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Batters from both sides: Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer
- Captain: Phil Salt
- Vice-Captain: Priyansh Arya
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates as of now.
Final Match Prediction
Today’s Winner Prediction: The Team batting second to win the match
Given the chasing-friendly pitch at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, and recent form, the toss could play a big role in deciding the winner.
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.