Today, on 29th May 2025, the much-awaited IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is underway at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
Match Details:
Match: Qualifier 1 – IPL 2025
Teams: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
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
Team Form and Key Highlights
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Led by captain Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings topped the IPL 2025 league stage with 9 wins out of 14 matches. They showed strong form with their last win against Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Captained by Rajat Patidar, RCB finished second in the league with 9 wins. Their recent victory chasing a huge 228 runs target against Lucknow Super Giants was a season highlight.
Pitch and Weather Report
- Pitch: The pitch at Mullanpur favors teams batting first, with an average first innings score of 183.
- Weather: Warm and dry evening expected in Chandigarh with no rain, temperature around 37°C and humidity at 57%.
Probable Playing XI
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Priyansh Arya, Nehal Vadhera, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Yash Dayal, Krunal Pandya, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood
Key Players to Watch
Virat Kohli (RCB): 602 runs in 13 innings, strike rate 147.92
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): 514 runs, strike rate 171.90
Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches : 35
Punjab Kings Wins : 18
RCB Wins : 17
Where to Watch
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Final Thoughts
This IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match is a thrilling contest between two strong teams aiming for their first IPL title. Fans can expect an intense game full of excitement and key moments. Stay tuned for live updates and enjoy the cricketing action from Chandigarh!
