Sandy Verma
Tezzbuzz|18-04-2025
The 34th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will witness an electrifying clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. With both teams tied on points and strong recent performances, this contest is set to be a thriller. Here’s your complete Dream11 prediction guideincluding team picks, stats, and captain-vice captain tips.
Fixture: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings (Match 34)
Date & Time: [Today’s Date]7:30 pm is
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, Bengaluru
Live Streaming: JioCinema, Star Sports Network
Total Matches: 33
RCB Wins: 16
PBKS Wins: 17
Recent results favor RCBwho defeated PBKS in both 2023 and 2024. PBKS last won in 2022.
Phil Salt Explosive at the top, a reliable pick
Prabhsimran Singh Underrated performer with game-changing abilities
Virat Kohli In red-hot form; consistent with the bat
Shreyas Iyer Leading from the front, ideal choice for captain
Rajat patidar Aggressive stroke play, excellent value pick
Priyansh Arya Rising star, known for fast starts
Glenn Maxwell Big hitter and handy off-spin, must-pick
Krunal pandya Utility player with both bat and ball
Marco Jansen Tall pace bowler with batting depth
Josh Hazlewood Key strike bowler for RCB
Yuzvendra chahal Proven match-winner with spin
Arshdeep Singh Left-arm pace option, useful in death overs
Bhuvneshwar kumar Swing and experience make him a solid differential
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rajat Patidar, Priyansh Arya (VC)
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt (C), Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Rajat Patidar, Priyansh Arya
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Krunal Pandya, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Yuzvendra Chahal
Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Virat Kohli (VC), Shreyas Iyer (C), Rajat Patidar, Priyansh Arya
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Krunal Pandya, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Arshdeep Singh
Captain Choices: Shreyas Iyer, Phil Salt, Glenn Maxwell
Vice-Captain Choices: Priyansh Arya, Virat Kohli, Marco Jansen
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being a high-scoring venue with short boundaries. Expect a run-fest unless the bowlers find swing early on.
No major injuries reported. Always check the toss updates and final playing XI before locking your Dream11 team.
With both teams evenly matched and high-impact players on both sides, this fantasy clash is about smart captaincy choices and taking calculated risks. Keep an eye on emerging names like Priyansh Arya and Rajat patidarwhile veterans like Kohli and Maxwell continue to dominate.