RCB vs PBKS – Fantasy Preview, Dream11 Tips, Predicted XIs & Match Details
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is all set to witness a cracker of a clash as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 34 of IPL 2025, happening today, April 18. Both teams are in good form with four wins from six games, and this match could be a turning point in their playoff race.
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Match Preview: A Battle of Equals at Chinnaswamy
RCB are coming off a confident win against Rajasthan Royals, thanks to a solid opening stand between Phil Salt and Virat Kohli. Their batting looks sharp, and with Chinnaswamy being a batting paradise, they’ll be keen to pile on the runs again.
PBKS, on the other hand, edged out KKR in a tight game. Players like Prabhsimran Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal stepped up when it mattered. Shreyas Iyer’s squad looks well-balanced and will fancy their chances, especially given their historical edge over RCB (17 wins to RCB’s 16 in head-to-heads).
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RCB vs PBKS Pitch & Weather Report
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Weather: 27°C, partly cloudy
- Pitch: Batting-friendly
- Pace or Spin?: Favors pacers early, flattens out
- Avg 1st Innings Score: 177
- Chasing Team Win %: 52%
Expect a high-scoring game if dew comes into play during the second innings.
Probable Playing XIs
RCB Predicted XI:
Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
PBKS Predicted XI:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Dream11 Fantasy Tips: Hot Picks & Captain Choices
Top Captain Picks:
- Virat Kohli – Coming off a classy 62, he’s in red-hot form at the top.
- Shreyas Iyer – Due for a big knock after a rare failure; great GL captaincy option.
Vice-Captain Picks:
- Phil Salt – Explosive opener who scored 65 last match.
- Rajat Patidar – Underrated pick who adds stability and value in the middle order.
Budget Picks:
- Prabhsimran Singh – Brings power-hitting at the top and is a solid wicketkeeper punt.
- Yuzvendra Chahal – Can break partnerships in the middle overs, especially on turning tracks.
RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction
Dream11 Team 1 (Safe Team):
- Keepers: Phil Salt (vc), Prabhsimran Singh
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli (c), Rajat Patidar, Priyansh Arya
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Krunal Pandya, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Josh Hazlewood
Dream11 Team 2 (Risky/GL Team):
- Keepers: Phil Salt
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (vc), Priyansh Arya
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Krunal Pandya, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Players to Avoid Today:
| Player | Credits | Last Match Points |
|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara | 7.0 | DNP |
| Suryansh Shedge | 5.5 | 16 points |
They might not make much impact in this game based on recent form and playing chances.
Expert Dream11 Tips:
- Safe League (SL) Captain: Virat Kohli
- Grand League (GL) Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Punt Picks: Bhuvneshwar Kumar & Prabhsimran Singh
- Best Team Combo: 2 Keepers – 4 Batters – 3 All-rounders – 2 Bowlers (2-4-3-2)
Match Prediction: Who Will Win RCB vs PBKS?
This is going to be a close one, but Punjab Kings might just edge it with their slightly more well-rounded lineup. Their middle-order depth and quality spin options could make the difference, especially if they bowl first.
Stay tuned for post-match analysis, fantasy updates, and more IPL 2025 coverage. Got your Dream11 locked in yet?
