King of Punjab (PBK) will be hosting Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) Match 37 of IPL 2025. The PBKS vs RCB match will be held on Sunday (April 20th) at Maharajayada Bindrasin International Cricket Stadium.
With five wins from seven games, PBK is currently in the second spot in the points table. Meanwhile, RCB is in the fourth spot with four victories and three defeats. PBK and RCB faced each other in their final game earlier this week.
The game was reduced to 14 over per side due to rain. PBKS won the game with five wickets to bolster their playoff chances.
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For RCB, it was the third loss in three games at home this season, and they hope to maintain an undefeated away run.
RCB has won all four away games this season, aiming for their fifth win. If RCB and PBK are all set up in the game, here is the full PBK and RCB match preview.
PBKS vs RCB Match Preview – IPL 2025, Match 37:
PBK vs RCB, Date and Venue:
The upcoming PBKS vs RCB matches will take place on Sunday (April 20th) at Maharajayada Bindrasin International Cricket Stadium. The match will be played from 3:30pm.
squad:
Punjab Kings:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (W), Shrayas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlet, Arshep Singh, Yshep Singh, Yhushhh vijaykumar shashak, yaush Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Pyla Avinash, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Aaron Hardie, Vishnu Vinod Marcus Stoinis
Royal Challenger Bengaluru:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingston, Zitesh Sharma (W), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhubneshwar Kumar, Josh Haeswood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Deir, Devdut Paddickkal, Rashik Dal Saralam, Manoj Belad Singh, Jakob, Abhinandan Singh, Swastik Chikara, Mohit Rathee, Nuwan Thushra, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi
PBK and RCB Key Battle:
Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh:
The first round of this battle belonged to Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm pacer is aiming to turn down his Indian teammate for just one run and make the batting superstar better again. Meanwhile, Kohli will be desperate to bounce back and win the upcoming duel with Arshdeep.
Kohli wasn’t impressed in the previous game, but he’s often mentioned in the ongoing competition. He has been in his 30s in tournaments so far and is aiming to impress the bat again.
Schreyers Iyer vs Josh Hezlewood:
Captain Schreyas Iyer led PBK to another impressive victory, but he couldn’t lead the team from the front. The right-handed batter came out on just seven runs from 10 balls. He wants to lead the team from the forefront of his upcoming game with RCB.
For the RCB, Star-Pace’s Josh Hazlewood is responsible for making sure Iyer doesn’t last long in the crease. Hazlewood rejects Iyer in the previous game and fantasizes his chance again.
Tim David vs. Marco Jansen:
Despite RCB losing to previous games, Tim David was judged to be the player in the match. In a match where batsmen from both sides struggled to shock, David played an incredible inning. He remained unbeaten with just 26 balls and 50 balls, helping RCB recover from 42/7 to post a respectable total.
David will be a major threat to PBK in future games as well. PBKS hopes their bowlers, especially Marco Jansen, will keep the Australians quiet with the reverse fixture.
PBK and RCB Key Players:
bks -Priyansh Arya, Shrayas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen will become key players in PBK.
RCB- Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patider, Tim David and Josh Hazlewood will be key players in the RCB.
PBK vs RCB Weather Report:
There are no forecasts for rain in Chandigarh during the match. Temperature is set to hover in your early 30s during matches.
Conclusion:
With form and home advantage, PBKS considers doing doubles in the RCB. PBK will well outperform RCB in the final match and burn another chance.
Meanwhile, RCB is trying to bounce and maintain an invincible record in away games this season.