PBKS vs RCB – IPL 2025 Records & Stats at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh (Source: Punjab Kings and RCB/instagram)
The Qualifier 1 match of the IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League) between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Both teams have dominated the league stage, securing the top two positions on the points table, with Punjab currently holding the top spot and Bengaluru in second place.
Interestingly, this will be the first time these two sides face each other in a playoff. In their 35 previous encounters, Punjab Kings have won 18 matches, while RCB have won 17, making it a closely contested rivalry. With both teams well-balanced and eager to seize the moment, this Qualifier 1 promises to be a thrilling contest.
IPL stats & records – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
| Matches Played | 09 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 05 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 04 |
| Matches With No Result | 01 |
| Matches Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 174 |
| Highest Team Total | 219 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 174 |
Top player battles to watch in PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1- IPL 2025
1. Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh
The tournament’s leading run-scorer, Virat Kohli, is set to face the left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh in the crucial Qualifier 1 game. Kohli has scored 93 runs off 51 deliveries against Arshdeep but has been dismissed twice by him. This intense battle could have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
2. Shreyas Iyer vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The Punjab Kings captain, Shreyas Iyer, is expected to lead his team’s batting from the front as he faces one of India’s finest bowlers, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, known for his ability to move the ball both ways. Iyer has scored just 45 runs off 50 balls against Bhuvneshwar while being dismissed three times, highlighting the bowler’s clear dominance in their head-to-head battles.
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