PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025 match preview: As the Punjab Super Kings (PBKS) face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the New Chandigarh Stadium today at 3:30 PM IST, the teams will brawl for the second time this week. After facing a defeat in their home ground, RCB should aim to improve their position on the IPL 2025 points table after delivering a promising performance this season. The underdogs, PBKS, are among the top three with five victories of the seven matches played so far.
With the IPL 2025 play-offs just a month away, fans speculate as to who will make it to the final step in the game. After PBKS defended a 111 in the last match, RCB will have to step-up their game after relying on the powerful middle-order in the fixture. While PBKS restricted RCB to a 95 in the last match, their performance while chasing has not been consistent. Enthusing excitement in the middle order, Nehal Wadhera will support Shreyas Iyer’s comeback after his early dismissal in the last game. A potential decider for RCB’s position in the top five, this match is truly a crucial one.
PBKS vs RCB pitch report
The New Chandigarh stadium has equally stumped the visiting teams as well as PBKS. With great potential for fast bowlers, the play is expected to slow especially in the second innings. All matches played here have been won by the defending team and the captain winning the toss might look to bat first. As captains, Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar walk in Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, the toss will be live at 3 PM IST.
PBKS vs RCB Chandigarh weather report
As per AccuWeather reports, Chandigarh has been issued an orange alert for lightning with a thin chance of rain. However, the day is breezy with sunny and partly cloudy skies. The maximum temperature will go up to 34 degrees bringing a brief respite to players in the PBKS vs RCB match 37 of IPL 2025.
PBKS vs RCB predicted playing squads
For RCB, Virat Kohli and Phil Salt have shown great consistency and have capitalised during the powerplay. Among bowlers, Arshdeep Singh and all-rounder Jansen’s capabilities offer a strong challenge to the Challengers.
PBKS Predicted playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
RCB Predicted playing XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
The PBKS vs RCB Match 37 of the IPL 2025 season will be streaming live on the JioHotstar App and broadcasted on the Star Sports Network at 3:30 PM IST.