PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025: Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 is between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday, May 29, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.
IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Both teams have shared their playing XIs and key players for the big match. This is a special game since neither team has ever won the IPL trophy.
Punjab Kings finished first on the points table with 9 wins and 19 points, reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Back then, they lost the final to Kolkata Knight Riders.
RCB finished second with the same number of wins and points but a slightly lower Net Run Rate. They have reached three IPL finals before (2009, 2011, 2016) but have never won the title.
This season, both teams have played well and look strong. PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting, have improved a lot with strong performances from young and overseas players.
RCB, known for their balanced squad, have played as a strong team this year. Head-to-head, PBKS lead 18-17, and this season, they are tied 1-1.
PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025: Playing XIs & Impact Subs in Qualifier 1
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mayank Agarwal, Rasikh Dar, Manoj S Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh
Punjab Kings Playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh
Punjab Kings: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Xavier Bartlett
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