Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off in Match 37 of IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on Sunday, April 20 at 3:30 PM IST. Just 48 hours after their previous encounter, the two sides are set for a rematch — this time with PBKS playing at home and aiming to dominate again.
PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, are riding high on form with five wins in seven matches. They defeated RCB convincingly in their previous outing — a rain-affected 14-over match where both their bowlers and batters stepped up. With the Mullanpur crowd behind them, PBKS will be aiming to strengthen their position near the top of the points table by completing the double over Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, Rajat Patidar’s RCB are struggling with consistency, losing three of their last five matches. Their batting line-up featuring Virat Kohli and Phil Salt has shown flashes of brilliance, but their bowling and middle order have lacked stability. A win here is crucial for RCB to stay in playoff contention.
Pitch and Weather Report:
The pitch in Mullanpur is expected to favour batters with good bounce and carry, while pacers may find some assistance early on. Temperatures are expected to hover around 29°C, with cloudy skies and a light chance of rain. The team winning the toss may opt to bowl first, considering chasing has worked well at this ground.
Players to Watch:
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Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): 257 runs in 7 matches
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Virat Kohli (RCB): 249 runs in 7 matches
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Priyansh Arya (PBKS): 232 runs in 7 matches
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Phil Salt (RCB): 212 runs in 7 matches
Probable XIs:
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer (C), Priyansh Arya, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rajat Patidar (C), Virat Kohli, Tim David, Manoj Bhandage, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Based on recent form, momentum, and home advantage, Punjab Kings appear to have the upper hand going into this match. Their balanced squad and confident leadership under Shreyas Iyer could prove too strong for RCB’s inconsistent campaign.
Disclaimer:
This prediction is based on team form, pitch analysis, and past performance. Actual match results may vary. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended for betting or gambling advice.
