PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match, IPL 2025: Qualifier 1

PBKS vs RCB Match Preview

In the last league match of the IPL 2025, LSG took on RCB in Lucknow, where LSG delivered an outstanding batting display, amassing 227 runs in their first innings. In the second inning, the RCB batters adopted a new mindset and showcased an impressive performance, with each batter contributing collectively as a team.

Consequently, RCB successfully completed a huge target of 228 runs in only 18.4 overs, setting a record as the third-highest total in IPL history. This remarkable display by RCB occurred at a crucial moment in the must-win match, as the star-packed RCB squad moved on to qualifier 1.

In comparison, the Punjab Kings delivered an outstanding performance in their latest game against the Mumbai Indians. They also secured a victory in their final game of the league stage, which was crucial for both teams to win, and PBKS, at the perfect moment, achieved the win against MI and outperformed them comfortably in the essential matchup, securing a spot in qualifier 1.

Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS controlled the impressive MI for the entire match, leaving them no opportunity to recover. Although MI set a challenging target of 184 runs in 20 overs, PBKS comfortably achieved it in only 18.3 overs, forcing MI to face GT in the eliminator.

Match Details

PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head Record (Total Matches Played: 35)

PBKS vs RCB Weather Conditions & Pitch Report

PBKS vs RCB Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

PBKS vs RCB Playing XI (Predicted)

Punjab Kings Playing 11

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer ©, Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Vijay Kumar Vyashak, Harpreet Brar (Impact Player).

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11

Virat Kohli, Tim Seifert, Rajat Patidar ©, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Mayank Agarwal, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma (Impact Player), Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.

Hot Picks for PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match

Captaincy Picks

Shreyas Iyer

• Iyer is the most reliable batsman in the PBKS squad, having made steady runs throughout the season.
• He consistently rose to the occasion for his team, managing the circumstances with his outstanding batting skills, and assisted PBKS in reaching Qualifier 1.
• He adjusts to the match conditions and constructs his innings, making him the perfect choice for Dream11 Captaincy for PBKS in the upcoming game.

Josh Hazlewood

• Josh Hazlewood is set to make his comeback to the RCB playing XI for qualifier 1 against PBKS, as stated by stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma in the last match.

• He is presently the top wicket-taker for RCB, having claimed 18 wickets in only 10 innings with an economy rate of 8.44.

• He possesses that added spring and deadly speed, making it challenging for PBKS batters to accumulate runs off RCB.

PBKS vs RCB Budget Picks

Priyash Arya

• Priyash seems to be in great shape at the moment, having delivered a match-winning performance against MI in their latest game, which contributed to a decisive victory.
• He hit 62 runs from only 35 balls, featuring 9 fours and two sixes, showcasing how threatening he can be in the powerplay once he focuses on the ball.
• He is capable of effortlessly hitting both low and high percentage shots, distinguishing him from other batters.

Jitesh Sharma

• Jitesh Sharma represents India’s promising future, demonstrated by his play in the latest match versus LSG.
• He tallied an unbeaten 85 runs from just 33 balls, dominating every other LSG bowler at a strike rate of 257.58, and his performance aided RCB in successfully pursuing the target of 228 runs in merely 18.4 overs.
• With his enhanced performance in the last game, he can challenge PBKS bowlers during the death overs by accumulating runs swiftly.

PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction

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