This much-awaited IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is scheduled for April 18, 2025, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Both sides have had a splendid season so far, with only two losses in the six games that they played, placing them in the upper half of the points table.
This impressive run has set the hearts of fans racing, who are now expecting a real contest as both sides hope to keep up their winning momentum.
RCB’s recent form suggests they will be brimming with confidence, but PBKS would love to turn the tables and get one on the board on the Bengaluru trip. Last time they faced each other, on May 9, 2024, RCB won the match by 60 runs.
Given the excellent run exhibited by the two teams, the contest promises to be a heavyweight clash. With Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis for RCB, supported by Shikhar Dhawan and Sam Curran for PBKS, expectations are of another wonderfully exciting match.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings: Head-To-Head Record
Matches Played: 33
Won by RCB: 16
Won by PBKS: 17
NR: 00
Who Will Win the Match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are all set to fight against each other in a match full of excitement, having a pretty good start. However, RCB will have a close edge over the others, especially if they chase, because dew is a concern at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli’s form and how Glenn Maxwell bats could be crucial to RCB.
But this time, great strength is in the Punjab top order and a fine pace attack that could tip the game in their favor. Looking at the head-to-head record, PBKS has a slight edge over RCB, winning 17 out of 31 matches. So PBKS might well have the edge over this match.
RCB vs PBKS Match
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 |
| RCB vs PBKS Match Date | Friday, April 17, 2025 |
| RCB vs PBKS Match Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| RCB vs PBKS Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium |
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