New Delhi: Punjab Kings (PBKS) are returning home that, with confidence after the clinically dismantling of Royal Challengers Bengalur (RCB) in Chinnaswamy two days ago, twisted with rain. But as both sides prepare for the match in match 37 IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh international cricket stadium in New Chandigarh, the bets are significantly higher.
With five wins in eight matches, PBK fits second. Another victory would further consolidate their pressure on the play -off. RCB, on the other hand, despite the strong beginning of the season, will now find themselves at the fourth after losing their backs. They will desperately stop the slip and regain momentum for what promises to be a triggered trace in Chandigarh.
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On Saturday’s 14-Nerský collision affected by rain, PBK made its plans for perfection. Their pitch, leading Marco Jansen (2/10), Yuzvendra Chahal and Harpreet Brar, Skittled RCB for only 95. Arshdeep Singh early double blow – including the valuable goal of Virt Kohli – set the tone.
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While the RCB showed a short resistance through the undefeated 50 Tim David, it was not enough to mask the collapse of the middle order. The pandjab chased the goal of 11 ball to save, thanks to the calm knock from Nehal Wadher, who stayed at 33 out of 19.
Wadhera, still new to IPL Stardom, is now promoting a regular middle-order place-especially with Shashank Singh and Josh Inglis, to find a form.
RCB will want to clean this defeat quickly, because they know they simply won’t show up with the bat. Josh Hazlewood (3/14) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/26) were a clear spot with the ball, but RCB is a batting of fragility – especially in PowerPlay – became a pattern.
The explosive start of Phil Salt did not last, while Kohli’s release in just 1 in the last trip raised his eyebrows. Captain Rajat Patidar still has to pursue his authority, even though she has exceeded the last game 1000 IPL. They hope that Tim David can make his form of late shifts into a more significant role.
The big question for the RCB is whether it holds the same XI or the ringtone in changes – especially in the spin, where PBK clearly holds the edge.
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The playground in New Chandigarh is expected to play slowly and low, especially in the second shift. Spinners have traditionally found grip, so Harpreet Brar and Chahal are decisive for the pandjab. Meanwhile, RCB is likely to rely on Suyash Sharma and Krunal Pandy.
If Dew stays gone in the evening, expect throwing a big role – with both captains who look at the chance to mix first and use early stickiness.
PBKS VS RCB: Pitch Report
This season, the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh stadium favored spinners and slower pitchors. The dry surface tends to withstand, especially in the evening games, and scoring in the second shift was not easy. Anything over 160 could be competitive.
PBKS vs RCB predicted XI
Pandjab Kings XI: PRIYANSH ARYA, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshedep Singh
Impact Sub: Xavier Bartlett
Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Kumar Kumar, Josh Hazlewod, Yash Dayalod
Impact Sub: SUYASH SHARMA
Pbks vs rcb head to head
- Played matches: 34
- PBKS wins: 18
- RCB victory: 16
PBKS VS RCB Weather Prognosis for Chandigarh
A warm and dry evening is expected with temperatures that are around 34 ° C at the time of matching. Moisture could rise slightly, but there is no rain on the radar. The conditions should remain stable for a full 40 exceeding.
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PBKS VS RCB Squads
RCB Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (W), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvnesware Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Salam, Jacob Bethle, Jacob Bethle Betheww Abhinandan Singh, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushra, Mohit Rathe, Swaitk Chikara
PBKS Squad: PRIYANSH ARYA, Prabhsimran Singh (W), Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, SHASHANK SINGH, Marco Jansen, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Arshdeeping, Locke Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Yash, Thaku, Yash, Yash. Pooleen Dubey, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijaykumar Vysohak, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlet, Vishnu Vinod, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Dream, Harpreet Brar, Harpreet Brar, Harpreet Brar, Harpreet Brar Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash
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