The excitement is building as Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Punjab Kings in another thrilling IPL 2025 clash. With star players like Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Shreyas Iyer in action, fans and fantasy cricket players are in for a treat. Whether you’re playing for fun or aiming for top leaderboard spots, picking the right Fantasy XI can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll break down team squads, past performances, head-to-head records, and provide you with the best Fantasy XI for this match.
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PBKS vs RCB Match Details Table – IPL 2025
| Match Info | Details |
| Match | PBKS vs RCB |
| League | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Date | 18 April 2025 |
| Venue | Chinnaswamy Bangluru |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Format | T20 |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports, JioCinema (Digital) |
| Toss Time | 7:00 PM IST |
PBKS vs RCB Overall Head-to-Head Record:
| Statistic | RCB | PBKS |
| Matches Played | 33 | 33 |
| Wins | 16 | 17 |
| Highest Score | 241 | 232 |
| Lowest Score | 88 | 84 |
| Biggest Win (by runs) | 60 | 97 |
| Biggest Win (by wickets) | 10 | 8 |
RCB vs PBKS Past 5 IPL Match performance
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Notable Performance |
| May 9, 2024 | Dharamsala | RCB | 60 runs | RCB posted 241/7; PBKS all out for 181 |
| March 25, 2024 | Bengaluru | RCB | 4 wickets | RCB chased down PBKS’s total with 4 balls remaining |
| April 20, 2023 | Mohali | RCB | 24 runs | RCB defended their total successfully |
| May 13, 2022 | Mumbai (Brabourne) | PBKS | 54 runs | Jonny Bairstow scored 66 off 29 balls for PBKS |
| March 27, 2022 | Mumbai | PBKS | 5 wickets | PBKS chased down RCB’s total with 6 balls remaining |
RCB vs PBKS Performance at Different Venues:
Venue-wise Head-to-Head
| Venue | Matches Played | RCB Wins | PBKS Wins | Last Match Result |
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 12 | 7 | 5 | RCB won by 4 wickets (March 25, 2024) |
| PCA Stadium, Mohali | 8 | 5 | 3 | RCB won by 24 runs (April 20, 2023) |
| HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 2 | 1 | 1 | RCB won by 60 runs (May 9, 2024) |
| Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Int’l Stadium, Mullanpur | 0 | 0 | 0 | First meeting scheduled for April 20, 2025 |
RCB vs PBKS Squads IPL 2025
| Category | Players |
| Captain | Rajat Patidar |
| Batters | Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Swastik Chhikara |
| Wicketkeepers | Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma |
| All-rounders | Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage |
| Bowlers | Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma, Nuwan Thushara, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee |
🏏 PBKS Squad – IPL 2025
| Category | Players |
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Batters | Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan |
| Wicketkeepers | Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Vishnu Vinod |
| All-rounders | Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Suryansh Shedge |
| Bowlers | Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Yash Thakur, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey |
Average Score at Mohali
| Innings | Average Score |
| First Innings | 171 |
| Second Innings | 161 |
PBKS vs RCB Fantasy XI 2025
| Player | Team | Role | Why Pick? |
| Virat Kohli (VC) | RCB | Batter | Consistent top-order performer; excels at Chinnaswamy Stadium. |
| Phil Salt (C) | RCB | Wicketkeeper | Aggressive opener; in excellent form this season. |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Batter | Anchors the innings; reliable middle-order batsman. |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | Batter | RCB captain; pivotal in stabilizing the middle order. |
| Liam Livingstone | RCB | All-rounder | Dynamic player; contributes with both bat and ball. |
| Glenn Maxwell | PBKS | All-rounder | Explosive batting; can be a game-changer on his day. |
| Tim David | RCB | Batter | Finisher; known for his powerful hitting in the death overs. |
| Marco Jansen | PBKS | All-rounder | Tall left-arm pacer; can extract bounce and contribute with the bat. |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | Bowler | Experienced swing bowler; effective in powerplay overs. |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Bowler | Left-arm pacer; known for his death-over bowling skills. |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | Bowler | Leg-spinner; has a good record against RCB. |
🧢 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
- Captain (C): Phil Salt
- Vice-Captain (VC): Virat Kohl
RCB vs PBKS Winner IPL 2025
Match Winner- RCB
Toss Winner- PBKS
Conclusion
The match between RCB and PBKS is expected to be exciting, especially with top players like Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Shreyas Iyer in action. A well-balanced Fantasy XI that includes strong batters, key all-rounders, and smart bowling options can give you a big advantage. Always check the playing XI and pitch report before finalizing your team to maximize points.
FAQs
1. Who should be captain for RCB vs PBKS Fantasy team?
Phil Salt is a strong choice due to his current form and batting position.
2. Who is a safe vice-captain pick?
Virat Kohli is a consistent performer and a good VC pick.
3. Is the Chinnaswamy pitch good for bowlers?
It usually favors batters, so pick strike bowlers or death-over specialists.
4. Which all-rounder is best for this match?
Liam Livingstone is a great option due to his dual role.
5. Should I include players from both teams?
Yes, balance your team with top players from both RCB and PBKS for better coverage.
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