IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: PBKS vs RCB Prediction and Betting Tips
PBKS vs RCB, the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025, is set to be played on May 29 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. Both teams are looking for the first IPL title. The winner of this match will qualify for the final, while the loser will play the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2. The match will be an exciting contest between the top two teams of the IPL 2025. Check out the PBKS vs RCB prediction, H2H, pitch report, and more details.
IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Prediction: RCB to win
Key Stats
- RCB won 3 out of their last 5 matches, and 1 match was abandoned due to rain.
- PBKS won 4 out of their last 5 games.
- RCB defeated PBKS in their previous encounter by 7 wickets.
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| RCB | 7 wickets | 20 Apr 2025 |
| PBKS | 5 wickets | 18 Apr 2025 |
| RCB | 60 runs | 09 May 2024 |
| RCB | 4 wickets | 25 Mar 2024 |
| RCB | 24 runs | 20 Apr 2023 |
Pitch Report
PBKS vs RCB, the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025, is set to be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. The pitch here is often a balanced surface. In a total of 9 matches played at this venue, the batting first team won 5 while the chasing team emerged victorious 4 times.
Results of the last two matches played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
PBKS vs RCB (Apr 20, 2025) – RCB won by 7 wickets
| PBKS | 157/6 |
| RCB | 159/3 |
PBKS vs KKR (Apr 15, 2025) – PBKS won by 16 runs
| PBKS | 111/10 |
| KKR | 95/10 |
Punjab Kings preview
Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, finished at the top of the table in the league stage of IPL 2025. The team has been amazing throughout the season in both the batting and bowling departments. Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, and Prabhsimran Singh played outstandingly well. Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis also picked up form at the right time. Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, and Marco Jansen did well in bowling. However, Jansen will not be available for the playoffs, and there is no official statement on the fitness of Chahal.
Predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak
Royal Challengers preview
Royal Challengers Bangalore has also been outstanding this season. With an amazing chase of 228 under 19 overs, RCB secured the top 2 spot. Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma, and Phil Salt have performed exceptionally well, providing strong starts and consistent runs. Tim David and Romario Shepherd have also impressed with their finishing abilities, adding crucial runs in the final overs. While the bowling unit has been inconsistent, the return of Josh Hazlewood is expected to significantly strengthen their attack in this match.
Predicted XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood
PBKS vs RCB: Who will win?
Punjab Kings will miss their key player, Marco Jansen in this match. Also, there is no confirmed report on whether Yuzvendra Chahal is fit to play. On the other hand, RCB is in red-hot form, and all their key players are available for the game. With a well-balanced squad and a strong batting lineup, RCB is the favorite to win this match.
