PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Player Stats For Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025
PBKS vs RCB: Punjab face Bengaluru in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 as both teams chase a maiden title in this battle of redemption and resurgence
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 on 29 May 2025, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. This article will guide you in making the perfect team for PBKS vs RCB match with expert Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips.
Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru square off in a high-stakes Qualifier 1, both chasing their elusive maiden IPL title. While RCB have been perennial contenders reaching the playoffs in five of the last six seasons this is their first top-two finish. PBKS, rebranded and rejuvenated under Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer, have embraced a bold, attacking identity, securing their spot with a statement win over MI in Jaipur.
RCB sealed their Qualifier 1 berth with a composed win over LSG, capping off a consistent campaign built on balance and adaptability. This clash pits two historically underachieving yet resurgent teams against each other, with the winner booking a direct ticket to the final. The loser, however, gets one more shot in Qualifier 2 adding a cushion, but no comfort, in this pressure-laden face-off
PBKS vs RCB Match Details
| Match: | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Qualifier 1 |
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Date: | 29 May 2025 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh |
| Live Streaming: | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast: | Star Sports Network |
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PBKS vs RCB Player Stats In Current Tournament
Batting Stats
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 602 Runs |
| Shreyas Iyer | 514 Runs |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 499 Runs |
| Priyansh Arya | 424 Runs |
| Phil Salt | 331 Runs |
Bowling Stats
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 18 Wickets |
| Josh Hazlewood | 18 Wickets |
| Marco Jansen | 16 Wickets |
| Krunal Pandya | 15 Wickets |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 14 Wickets |
Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Prabhsimran Singh
PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Phil Salt, Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya
- All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh
- Captain: Virat Kohli
- Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer
