RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report, Match 34th, Indian Premier League 2025
RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report – RCB vs PBKS The 34th match of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League 2025 will occur at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off against the Punjab Kings. In this article, we’ll share details about the pitch conditions, pitch stats, and player performances at this venue.
RCB vs PBKS Pitch report for M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – IPL 2025
M Chinnaswamy Stadium is usually known as a ground where batters score a lot of runs. But in IPL 2025, things are a bit different. Two matches have been played here this season, and in both matches, the team batting first could not score more than 170 runs. So, fans can expect a match where both batters and bowlers have equal chances on Friday.
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – Pitch Report
Pitch Behavior
- Mostly batting-friendly in past seasons.
- In IPL 2025, the pitch looks more balanced.
- Not very helpful for spinners.
Pace & Bounce Factor
- A good bounce helps fast bowlers in the powerplay.
- Pace bowlers can use short balls effectively.
- The ball comes nicely onto the bat most times.
Batting Conditions
- Easier to chase due to the small ground.
- Big hitters enjoy batting here.
- In 2025, scoring 170+ is becoming tough.
Bowling Conditions
- Fast bowlers get some help early.
- Bowlers who bowl slower balls and yorkers can do well.
- Spinners find it hard unless the pitch is dry.
Dew Factor:
- Dew mostly affects night matches.
- The bowl becomes slippery in 2nd innings.
- Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first.
RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match Details & Preview:
| Match | RCB vs PBKS |
|---|---|
| Date | 18 April 2025 |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Ground | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Score | RCB vs PBKS Live Score |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, April 18. This is the 34th match of IPL 2025. Both teams won their last matches — RCB beat RR in Jaipur, and PBKS won against KKR in Chandigarh.
RCB vs PBKS Player Stats on Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Top Wicket Keeper At This Venue
| Role | Player | Team | at Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| WK | P Salt (Right Hand Bat) |
RCB | 60 (3 Mat) |
| WK | J Sharma (Right Hand Bat) |
RCB | 47 (3 Mat) |
| WK | P Singh (Right Hand Bat) |
PBKS | 37 (1 Mat) |
RCB vs PBKS Top Batters At This Venue
| Role | Player | Team | at Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT | V Kohli (Right Hand Bat) |
RCB | 75 (10 Mat) |
| BAT | T David (Right Hand Bat) |
RCB | 59 (3 Mat) |
| BAT | S Iyer (Right Hand Bat) |
PBKS | 57 (1 Mat) |
| BAT | D Padikkal (Left Hand Bat) |
RCB | 37 (4 Mat) |
| BAT | R Patidar (Right Hand Bat) |
RCB | 35 (9 Mat) |
| BAT | N Wadhera (Left Hand Bat) |
PBKS | 34 (1 Mat) |
| BAT | S Singh (Right Hand Bat) |
PBKS | 30 (1 Mat) |
RCB vs PBKS Top Bowlers At This Venue
| Role | Player | Team | at Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOWL | Y Dayal (Left Arm Medium) |
RCB | 39 (10 Mat) |
| BOWL | B Kumar (Right Arm Medium) |
RCB | 38 (3 Mat) |
| BOWL | S Sharma (Right Arm Leg Spin) |
RCB | 38 (3 Mat) |
| BOWL | Y Chahal (Right Arm Leg Spin) |
PBKS | 31 (1 Mat) |
| BOWL | Y Thakur (Right Arm Medium) |
PBKS | 29 (1 Mat) |
| BOWL | J Hazlewood (Right Arm Medium) |
RCB | 18 (2 Mat) |
RCB vs PBKS Top All-Rounder At This Venue
| Role | Player | Team | at Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | G Maxwell (Right Hand Bat/Right Arm Off Spin) |
PBKS | 54 (10 Mat) |
| ALL | L Livingstone (Right Hand Bat/Right Arm Off Spin) |
RCB | 49 (3 Mat) |
| ALL | K Pandya (Left Hand Bat/Left Arm Orthodox) |
RCB | 11 (4 Mat) |
RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report:
| Avg 1st Inns | 169 |
|---|---|
| Avg 2nd Inns | 150 |
| Highest Total | 287-3 |
| Lowest Total | 48-3 |
| Highest Chased | 213-9 |
| Lowest Defend | 106-2 |
RCB vs PBKS Venue Stats:
| Total Match | 99 |
|---|---|
| Win Bat First | 40% |
| Win Bowl First | 54% |
| Total Wicket (Last 10 Matches) | 111 |
| Pace | 65(59%) |
| Spin | 46(41%) |
RCB vs PBKS Weather Report:
| Temp. | 34.7˚C |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 38% |
| Possibility of Rain | 40% |
Who can win this match?
RCB has the home advantage at Chinnaswamy, but PBKS is in good form after a strong win. It will be a close fight, but RCB may have a slight edge.
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