RCB vs PBKS Dream11 prediction: IPL 2025 fantasy team today, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, playing XI & pitch report for IPL match 34

RCB vs PBKS Dream11 prediction, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 34th match of IPL 2025 on Friday, April 18. The match will take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. It will begin at 7:30 PM IST. RCB will be led by Rajat Patidar. Shreyas Iyer will lead Punjab Kings. Both teams are close in the points table.

RCB is in third place and PBKS is in fourth. Both teams have won four and lost two out of six matches. The pitch at Chinnaswamy helps teams that bat second. The small ground and evening dew make it easier to chase runs. This match is expected to be exciting, as both teams are in good form and have had close games before.

RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025 today's winning prediction (April 18, 2025)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face off in the 34th match of IPL 2025 on April 18. So far, both teams have played each other 33 times in the IPL. PBKS have won 17 matches, while RCB have won 16.

RCB vs PBKS, match 34, IPL prediction: This gives PBKS a small edge with a win rate of around 52%. RCB's win rate is about 48%. However, at their home ground in Bengaluru, RCB have done better. They have won 7 out of 12 matches against PBKS there. This season, both teams have the same record ¨C four wins and two losses. This makes the match very important for both sides to keep their winning run going.

IPL 2025: 33rd match Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings details

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings
• Event: 34rd Match, IPL 2025
• Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
• RCB vs PBKS streaming platforms: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)

IPL 2025: RCB vs PBKS head-to-head records

Below are the head-to-head records between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, in IPL 2025:

• RCB and PBKS have played 33 IPL matches.
• PBKS lead with 17 wins; RCB have 16 wins.
• At Bengaluru, RCB won 7, PBKS won 5 out of 12 matches.
• At Mohali, RCB won 5, PBKS won 3 out of 8 matches.
• At neutral venues, PBKS lead with 4 wins; RCB have 2.
• RCB won the last 3 matches against PBKS since 2023.
• Both teams have 4 wins and 2 losses each in IPL 2025 so far.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Predicted XI for today's IPL match 34

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Predicted XI for today's IPL match 34

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryansh Shedge.

Dream11 Prediction RCB vs PBKS for today's match: Top picks

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh.

RCB vs PBKS Dream11 prediction | Dream11 Prediction

RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction for Today's Game (April 18, 2025)

• Wicketkeepers: P Salt (VC), P Singh
• Batsmen: S Iyer, V Kohli (C), R Patidar
• All-Rounders: G Maxwell, K Pandya, M Jansen
• Bowlers: A Singh, J Hazlewood, B Kumar

RCB vs PBKS Top Dream11 Picks (Based on Recent Performance)

Below are the top picks for this exciting match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings based on teams recent performances:

• RCB Top Dream11 Picks: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya
• PBKS Top Dream11 Picks: Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Prabhsimran Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL Stats & Records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Below are the key IPL stats and records at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru:

• Matches played: 97
• Batting first wins: 41
• Chasing wins: 52
• Highest team total: 287/3 (SRH, 2024)
• Lowest team total: 82 (RCB, 2008)
• Highest individual score: 175* (Chris Gayle, 2013)
• Most runs at venue: Virat Kohli (3069), AB de Villiers (1960)
• Best bowling figures: 4/9 (S Badree, 2017)
• 34 team scores of 200+ recorded
• 14 IPL centuries scored here.

IPL 34 Match 2025: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Pitch Reports

The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is good for batting, with short boundaries. Bowlers may get early help with swing, while spinners can do well later. Dew is expected in the second innings, making bowling tough, and chasing easier.

IPL 34 Match 2025: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Weather Reports

The weather in Bengaluru on April 18, 2025, will be warm and partly cloudy. The temperature will stay between 25¡ãC and 28¡ãC with moderate humidity. There is no big chance of rain, so the match should go on without any problems.

IPL 2025: RCB Team Squad

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.

IPL 2025: PBKS Team Squad

Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis, Lockie Ferguson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Kuldeep Sen, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett, Pyla Avinash, Nehal Wadhera.

Disclaimer: The Dream 11 team predictions provided in this article are based on analysis of recent player performance, team form, past encounters, and expert opinions. However, the actual outcome of the match can be influenced by various unforeseen factors such as player injuries, changes in playing conditions, and luck. Therefore, the accuracy of these predictions cannot be guaranteed.

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