The IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be held on Friday at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This high-voltage encounter promises to be thrilling, as both teams are coming off wins and will be aiming to climb higher in the points table. Both teams have won 4 out of their 6 matches so far, with RCB sitting at third place due to a better net run rate, while Punjab Kings are placed fourth.
Punjab Kings recently defended the lowest total in IPL history against Kolkata Knight Riders, while RCB secured a victory over Rajasthan Royals in their last game. However, RCB is still searching for their first home win this season, having lost both of their previous matches at Chinnaswamy. Key players for RCB will include Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Siraj. On the other hand, Punjab’s hopes will rest on the likes of Liam Livingstone, Arshdeep Singh, and the opening pair of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya. It will be interesting to see if RCB can finally break their home jinx or if Punjab continues their winning momentum.
RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record: RCB and PBKS have faced each other 33 times in IPL history. Punjab has won 17 of those encounters, while Bengaluru has won 16, making this rivalry a closely contested one.
RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: The Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted 97 IPL matches so far. Out of these, teams batting first have won 41 games, while teams chasing have emerged victorious in 52 games. Four matches have ended without a result. The highest total at this venue is 287/3, scored by Sunrisers Hyderabad against RCB in 2024. Ironically, the lowest score at the ground is also by RCB – they were bowled out for just 82 runs against KKR in 2008. The average first-innings score here is 168.
This season, however, the pitch has not been as batting-friendly as usual. The surface has shown signs of being two-paced, and RCB has struggled to post big totals here. Considering this, the team winning the toss may prefer to chase. Dew is expected to be a factor, especially during the second innings, which could make it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball.
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RCB vs PBKS Weather Report – Bengaluru: As for the weather in Bengaluru on Friday, there is a slight chance of light rain in the afternoon. However, the skies are expected to clear by evening, and the match should proceed without interruption. The temperature will hover between 32°C and 34°C, with cloudy conditions expected throughout the day.