IPL 2025: PBKS vs RCB head-to-head, Punjab weather forecast, toss stats

Punjab Kings have shown solid form this season and currently sit comfortably at the second spot on the points table.

Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru lock horns once again in Match 37 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The much-anticipated clash will take place today at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.  RCB skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and decided to bowl first against PBKS today.  Interestingly, the two sides recently battled it out just under 48 hours ago in a rain-shortened 14-over contest in Bengaluru, where Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings emerged victorious by five wickets. 

Tim David ahead of the match: It’s going to be different conditions out here being a day game, different pitch. We’re going to have to be at our best to get one back over these guys. Feel like I’ve been batting well, been working on stuff and that’s working. I look to put pressure on the opposition. If we bat well, I’m not required. Ideally walking in at 250/0 in the 15th over would be great. I enjoy watching them bat and try and do what I do when I get a chance. (On travelling) I wouldn’t say comfort but definitely confidence, we’re a good team and we know we can challenge anyone. We’ve been struggling with consistency, especially at Bangalore. 

 

RCB's season has taken an unusual turn, as they’ve managed to maintain a perfect record in away games, while failing to win a single match at home. In contrast, Punjab Kings (PBKS) have been consistent across venues and are among the four teams currently sitting at the top of the IPL 2025 points table with 10 points. Their confidence is high, with most of the batting unit in good touch. However, their overseas batters remain a concern, as none have truly delivered impactful performances yet. The team dropped Glenn Maxwell in the last match at Chinnaswamy, opting to continue with Josh Inglis. It remains to be seen if any adjustments will be made for today’s clash.

 

RCB, meanwhile, have more pressing selection dilemmas. Liam Livingstone has struggled with form, and a change could be imminent. Jacob Bethell and Romario Shepherd are waiting in the wings, and a shake-up might be necessary if the team hopes to bounce back.

 

 

 

PBKS vs RCB head-to-head:

 

PBKS have a slight edge over RCB in their head-to-head record in the IPL.

 

Overall

Total matches played: 34

RCB won: 16

PBKS won: 18

N/R: 0

 

Mullanpur Stadium, Chandigarh: PBKS vs RCB weather forecast

 

There is a slight possibility of rain, around 10 percent, in Chandigarh at the start time of the PBKS vs RCB match. While a complete washout appears unlikely, a brief delay in the game due to weather interruptions cannot be ruled out. The temperature during the match is expected to remain in the mid-30s, creating warm playing conditions for both teams.

 

What happened the last time these two sides met in IPL 2024?

 

The last meeting between RCB and PBKS took place in Dharamshala in match number 58 of IPL 2024. RCB came out as the winners, winning the tie by 60 runs on May 9, 2024.

 

RCB vs PBKS H2H across venues 

PBKS vs RCB H2H stats
Venue	Matches	RCB Wins	PBKS wins
Brabourne Stadium	1	-	1
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy	1	-	1
Dubai International Cricket Stadium	2	-	2
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium	2	1	1
Holkar Cricket Stadium	2	1	1
Kingsmead	2	1	1
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium	13	7	6
Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium	8	5	3
Sardar Patel (Gujarat) Stadium	1	-	1
Sharjah Cricket Stadium	2	1	1