The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 37th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The contest will unfold at the Maharaja Yadvendra Singh Stadium in Mallanpur, the newly inaugurated home ground of PBKS, where the hosts will look to continue their winning momentum.

Both teams have displayed solid performances this season and find themselves well-positioned in the points table. In their most recent face-off, PBKS triumphed over RCB in a rain-affected match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, securing a 5-wicket win. That result has added an extra edge to this upcoming clash, with RCB now eager to settle the score.

While PBKS will be banking on home support and consistent form to notch up another win, RCB, led by their dynamic core, will be determined to bounce back and exact revenge for their previous loss.

With high stakes, passionate fanbases, and plenty of firepower on both sides, Match 37 promises to be one of the highlights of IPL 2025.

PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head record

Matches played: 34 | PBKS WON: 18 | RCB won: 16 | No result: 00

Match details: PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025

• Date and Time: April 20, 03:30 pm is / 10:00 am on the GMT
• Venue: Free Radvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, inlanpur

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh is renowned for offering favorable conditions that usually lead to high-scoring T20 encounters. However, in recent times, the pitch has shown a growing preference for slower bowlers, especially wrist spinners and off-spinners, making spin a crucial element in determining match outcomes at this venue.

PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt
• Batters: Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Virat Kohli, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer
• All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Yuzvendra Chahal

PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Shreyas Iyer (c), Marco Jansen (vc)
Choice 2: Tim David (C), Yuzvendra Chahal (VC)

Also WATCH: Tim David sends Harpreet Brar for three consecutive sixes during RCB vs PBKS match in IPL 2025

PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Jitesh Sharma

PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 20, 3:30 pm IST):

Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Kunal Pandya, Kunal Pandya, BHUVNESHwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushra, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Vishnu Vinod, Harpreet Brar, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kuldeep Senn, Kuldeep Sennoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash