PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025 Match-37, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

Friday, April 18, was when these two sides met last time around at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. After just a day’s gap, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at it again. The two teams will now square off in match 37 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.

After a win in their last game against this very opponent, the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings have claimed the second spot on the points table now with 5 wins from 7 fixtures. The Kings, along with table-toppers Delhi Capitals, are the only two sides with 10 points to their name this season so far.

For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, things haven’t clicked at home so far this season. Having lost three in three at home, the Royal Challengers would be hoping for a better show at Mullanpur in this game. So far this season, RCB has won all their away games and lost all their home games. Being a better traveling side, the team would gain massive confidence entering this contest.

With both teams eyeing a better stay among the top two, this surely is going to be a thriller of a game. Let’s delve deeper into this post for the PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction.

PBKS vs RCB: Match Details

Date: 20th April 2025
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh

PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 34
RCB won: 16
PBKS won: 18
No Result: 0
Tied: 0

After a win last night, the Punjab Kings have taken a 2-match win lead against RCB in head-to-head contests. Punjab’s recent success against Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was their first win over this opponent since 2022.

PBKS vs RCB M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Pitch Report

The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur looks like a dream for batters. It’s flat and offers them the freedom to play their shots without much hesitation, which means fans can expect plenty of runs. That said, the pacers might have a little fun with the new ball, as there’s some bounce and carry early on. With an average first-innings score of 174, teams batting first should aim higher to keep the pressure on their opponents. Talking about the weather, the forecast for this match indicates a temperature of around 29°C with light rain expected.

Here’s an updated table of IPL stats at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium:

PBKS vs RCB Team News and Expected Playing XI

RCB Team News

• After a loss in their previous fixture, changes are likely to take place for RCB.
• Liam Livingstone’s poor form is a bit of a concern. Therefore, another English all-rounder, Jacob Bethell, could come into the eleven.
• Devdutt Padikkal, who missed the last game, is expected to play in this one as an Impact Sub.
• Also, we might see a toss-up between Yash Dayal and Rasikh Dar Salam as the third seamer.

RCB Expected Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Paddikal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone/Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal/Raskih Dar Salam
IMPACT PLAYERS: Suyash Sharma

PBKS Team News

• Punjab Kings took a bold step in the last game by dropping the out-of-form Glenn Maxwell. The move was much-needed after Maxwell’s regular poor outings with the bat.
• Marcus Stoinis, who got into the eleven in the last game for Maxwell, will keep his place.
• The bowling unit looks settled, and there won’t be any changes.

PBKS Expected Playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal
IMPACT PLAYERS: Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur

Who Will Win PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025 Match No. 37?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are tipped as the favorites to win this match.

Where to Watch PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025 Match no. 37?

The all-important clash between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings will take place on Sunday, April 20, at 03:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.

RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Philip Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar, Priyansh Arya
All-rounders: Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

C/VC Options- Virat Kohli, Marco Jansen, Rajat Patidar, Priyansh Arya