PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

Pre-match Win Probability

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)	Punjab Kings (PBKS)
56%	44%

Bengaluru to Win- (1.72)

• Kohli leads the top order, consistently scoring runs at a run rate above 10 in the powerplay.
• Mayank and Jitesh dominate opponent bowlers, showcasing peak form in the middle order.
• Mullanpur conditions favor RCB, who won their previous match here by 7 wickets.
• The team remains unbeaten in away conditions, including at Mullanpur.

PBKS vs RCB Betting Odds

	Parimatch	1Win	BC.Game
PBKS to Win	1.90	1.80	1.95
RCB to Win	1.90	1.90	1.85
	Bet Now	Bet Now	Bet Now

After a two-month wait, the top four teams emerged in sequence following the final league game between LSG and RCB last night. RCB triumphed over LSG, achieving the highest successful chase in their history and creating a historic moment. Now, they prepare to face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. Punjab Kings will compete on their home ground but fell to RCB here in their last encounter by 7 wickets.

Will PBKS edge closer to the IPL trophy, or will RCB replicate their previous performance? This matchup promises excitement, as even IPL betting apps offer equal odds for both teams, leaving the outcome uncertain. Our prediction will unravel this puzzle and reveal who advances to the IPL 2025 final.

PBKS vs RCB Team Preview

Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured their spot as the first team to reach the IPL 2025 playoffs. They played the entire tournament with a flair unseen in the past 10 years. The entire team deserves credit for following the smart captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, who not only makes astute decisions but also scores crucial runs when the team needs them most.

In recent matches, openers Priyansh and Prabhsimran have struggled to replicate their early-tournament form, failing to deliver solid starts with a run rate above 10 in the powerplay. They must improve for Qualifier 1. The middle order, except for Shreyas Iyer, also struggles to score runs in recent games.

The bowling unit performs well, with Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen delivering strong performances. After recovering from injury, Yuzvendra Chahal prepares to return for the crucial playoff game

Home advantage favors Punjab for the upcoming match. Although they lost their last home game, they aim to bounce back this time. PBKS must address the above-mentioned issues, as this critical match offers a golden opportunity to win their maiden title.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secures second place after defeating LSG in their last match. They showcased exceptional form in that encounter, chasing a record-breaking 212, surpassing their previous high of 204 against Punjab. RCB’s strength lies in overcoming their middle-order struggles throughout the tournament, where only the top order, led by Kohli, and the lower order, driven by Tim David, consistently scored runs. Now, as the tournament nears its end, RCB has bolstered this area, with Jitesh Sharma regaining form and Mayank Yadav, replacing Devdutt Padikkal, proving his undeniable talent.

RCB’s batting unit thrives, with Kohli consistently piling up runs. At Mullanpur for the upcoming match, Kohli suits the conditions, having previously scored 73 off 54 balls and earned Player of the Match.

Philip Salt, who struggled earlier in the tournament, found his rhythm in the last two matches. The lower order, featuring Krunal and Shepherd, remains in top form, but Tim David’s injury sparks serious team discussions. Their replacement, Livingstone, lacks form, but if Tim recovers and plays in Qualifier 1, RCB will gain a significant confidence boost to reach the final.

In bowling, Bhuvneshwar and Dayal consistently deliver, taking crucial wickets despite conceding runs. Krunal leads the spin attack effectively alongside Suyash Sharma, even though the team lacks a full-time spinner. Team analysis, conditions, and head-to-head records all favor RCB, giving them the edge.

PBKS vs RCB Match Details

Match: PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1 Date and Time: May 29th, 2025, 07:30 PM Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh Live Streaming: TV- Star Sports Network Mobile- JioHotstar App

PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head Records

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
PBKS	35	17	18	00
RCB	35	18	17	00

PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head Records (Mullanpur)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
PBKS	01	00	01	00
RCB	01	01	00	00

PBKS vs RCB Recent Form

• PBKS- W W, W, L, W
• RCB- W, W, NR, L, W

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh serves as a paradise for batters. Fours and sixes flood this ground. In the 18th IPL season, four matches have taken place here so far. Four innings in these matches have exceeded 200 runs, with only PBKS vs KKR producing a low score. Thus, the upcoming Qualifier 1 match will likely yield a high score. Pacers gain slight movement early on, but as the game progresses, batters find shot-making easier. Batters will clearly dominate the Mullanpur pitch in Qualifier 1.

In New Chandigarh, the temperature will start at around 37°C and drop to 30°C by the match’s end. Humidity will range from approximately 40% to 45% during the game. The sky will remain clear, with negligible rain chances during the match.

Dew Chances: Moderate

Mullanpur Stadium IPL Records

Total Matches	09
Wins by Teams Batting First	05
Wins by Teams Batting Second	04
Average Score in First Innings	165
Highest Team Total	219/6 (PBKS)
Lowest Team Total	95 (KKR)

PBKS vs RCB Probable Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru- Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Liam Livingstone/Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (C & WK), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Suyash Sharma

Impact/Substitute- Rajat Patidar

Punjab Kings- Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh

Impact/Substitute- Prabhsimran Singh

PBKS vs RCB Key Players to Bet On

Team	Player	Recent Best Performance
PBKS	Priyansh Arya (Batter)	62 off 33 balls (4x9, 6x2) vs MI
	Jos Inglis (Batter)	72 off 43 balls (4x9, 6x3) vs MI
RCB	Virat Kohli (Batter)	54 off 30 balls (4x10, 6x0) vs LSG
	Jitesh Sharma (Batter)	85 off 33 balls (4x8, 6x6) vs LSG

PBKS vs RCB Betting Tips

• Toss- RCB
• Match- RCB

Betting Tips	Odds
Total wickets under 13.5	1.95
Virat to score fifty (Innings #1)	3.35
Arshdeep’s Total dismissals under 0.5. Innings #1	7.25

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