royal challengers bengaluru vs punjab kings players
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will face off in an intriguing Indian Premier League 2025 Qualifier 1 clash to determine who makes it through to the tournament proper. This exciting contest will be hosted at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
Fans are eager to see how the royal challengers bengaluru vs punjab kings players perform under high pressure, as both sides boast match-winners who can change the game in a few overs.
Shreyas Iyer takes to the podium for a post-match chat and starts by exclaiming, “It feels great to win”, before crediting Virat Kohli with leading their team so well.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Top RCB Players | Top PBKS Players |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | RCB | Virat Kohli (77 runs), Mohammed Siraj (2/26) | Shikhar Dhawan (45 runs), Harpreet Brar (2/31) |
| 20 Apr 2023 | Mohali, Punjab | RCB | Faf du Plessis (84 runs), Glenn Maxwell (77 runs) | Prabhsimran Singh (46 runs), Harpreet Brar (2/31) |
| 13 May 2022 | Mumbai (Brabourne) | PBKS | Glenn Maxwell (35 runs), Wanindu Hasaranga (2/15) | Jonny Bairstow (66 runs), Liam Livingstone (70 runs) |
| 27 Mar 2022 | Mumbai (DY Patil) | PBKS | Faf du Plessis (88 runs), Virat Kohli (41 runs) | Shikhar Dhawan (43 runs), Bhanuka Rajapaksa (43 runs) |
| 3 Oct 2021 | Sharjah, UAE | RCB | Glenn Maxwell (57 runs), Yuzvendra Chahal (3/29) | Mayank Agarwal (57 runs), Harpreet Brar (1/27) |
RCB vs PBKS
RCB and PBKS have both enjoyed outstanding seasons this year, finishing as league table leaders and making the final with some exciting victories. Both sides will be fighting hard for their inaugural IPL crown and it promises to be an action-packed contest between these teams in this exciting IPL finale.
PBKS and RCB have met three times this season, with RCB winning every match. Their last meeting was an exciting spectacle, as Punjab Kings put up an intense fight before ultimately falling short against RCB by six runs; thus qualifying both clubs for inclusion in the IPL 2025 Final.
The match took place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh and after winning the toss, Royal Challengers Bangalore elected to bowl first and managed to limit Punjab Khela Sabha (PBKS) to only 88 runs in 14.1 overs. Phil Salt scored 56 but that wasn’t enough to help PBKS cross the finish line against Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, and Josh Hazlewood all picking up wickets for their visitors.
Key PBKS players to keep an eye out for are:
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) record against PBKS has been impressive, having won all previous matches against them. Their most significant victory came in 2015 when Chris Gayle scored an unbeaten 57-ball 117 to help RCB post 226/3 before bowling them out for just 88 in Bengaluru. KL Rahul has also proven effective against them, scoring an unbeaten 132 not out during one of their previous meetings.
Key RCB players to watch out for when facing off against the Kings include Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Moeen Ali, Mayank Dawood and Romario Shepherd will be key when taking on their rivals from Punjab & Kings Shield (PBKS).
It should be noted that both Yash Dayal and Josh Hazlewood have had their bans lifted allowing them to compete for selection with Prasidh Krishna for the Purple Cap and take five-wicket hauls against them to secure his victory and ultimately take his chance against Prasidh Krishna for it all PBKS!
Both teams have made some key adjustments to their squads ahead of the Qualifier, including returning players and new recruits. One key addition for RCB was Nuwan Thushara who will look to add extra firepower in attack; his addition should add to Yuzvendra Chahal and Josh Hazlewood’s previous success against Punjab outfit.
An IPL finals spot awaits Royal Challengers Bangalore with a win, while any loss would see them face the winner of Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Pune Bharat Ka Super Kings (PBKS). This match will be broadcast live across major sports channels in India while for viewers in the US Sofascore provides live stream.
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