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

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are facing Punjab Kings in Match 34 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first in the 14-over game.  As IPL 2025 gathers momentum, a total of 74 matches are scheduled across 13 cities, with the playoffs approaching fast — Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator are set for May 20 and 21 in Hyderabad, while Qualifier 2 and the grand finale will take place in Kolkata on May 23 and 25, respectively.

 

RCB currently sit third on the points table with four victories and two defeats from six outings. They are coming off a dominant 8-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals and will be keen to continue the winning momentum. However, both of their losses this season have come on home turf, and rectifying their record at Chinnaswamy will be a key focus for the team.

 

RCB vs PBKS LIVE WEATHER UPDATES:   7:30 PM: The first ball should’ve been bowled by now, but rain continues to delay the toss as well as the start on the night. A large crowd has gathered at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, and all they can do for now is wait patiently for the rain to clear.  The umpires had come down for an inspection but the rain started again, sending them and the curators back inside.  7:38 PM: A light drizzle is still falling, and a few BCCI officials are seen standing near the boundary without umbrellas or jackets, showing just how mild it is. However, the covers can't be removed until the rain stops entirely.  8 PM: The rain is still light but persistent enough to stop play.  8:30 PM: We have started to lose overs now as the drizzle is still persistent.  9 PM: The covers are being taken of now as the sub air system will do it's job now.  The first ball will be bowled at 9:45 PM with the toss at 9:30 PM

 

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings enter this clash riding high on confidence after pulling off a remarkable 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. In that game, they defended a modest total of 111 — the lowest ever defended in IPL history — a feat that underlines their bowling strength. With an identical record of four wins and two losses, PBKS occupy the fourth spot on the table.

 

Given both teams' current form and standings, this promises to be an exciting and tightly contested encounter.  

 

RCB vs PBKS playing 11 today:

 

RCB playing 11 (probable): PD Salt (wk), JM Sharma, RM Patidar (C), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, LS Livingstone, KH Pandya, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, B Kumar

 

PBKS playing 11 (probable): P Simran Singh (wk), S Iyer (C), N Wadhera, GJ Maxwell, Shashank Singh, MP Stoinis, M Jansen, LH Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Bartlett 

 

RCB vs PBKS head-to-head:

 

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

 

Overall

Total matches played: 33

RCB won: 16

PBKS won: 17

N/R: 0

 

Chinnasway Stadium, Bangalore: RCB vs PBKS weather forecast

 

The weather did play a role in the proceedings as the toss has been delayed due to rain at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The umpires were down on the ground to analyse the dalay with the curators as a slight delay is expected on the night. However, as soon as the rain stops, Bengaluru's superb drainage system will allow the play to resume quickly. Humidity levels can vary and may affect player stamina and ball movement. Evening dew is another factor, often aiding batters and favoring teams chasing, making the toss crucial. 

 

Additionally, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium’s open structure can lead to occasional wind gusts, which might slightly influence the ball’s swing or the flight of aerial shots.

 

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 

RCB vs PBKS H2H stats
Venue	Matches	Wins	Losses
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	12	7	5
Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium	8	5	3
Sardar Patel (Gujarat) Stadium	1	-	1
Sharjah Cricket Stadium	2	1	1