IPL 2025 Today Match, PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1 Predicted Playing 11 LIVE Updates: Punjab Kings will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru
IPL Today Match, Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Qualifier 1, PBKS vs RCB Team Predicted Playing 11 Live Updates: Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings will take on Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in Chandigarh in Qualifier 1 on Thursday. Both sides, though, have had their ups and downs through the tournament; it is fair to say that two of the best teams have finished top two.
However, Bengaluru has looked more complete and well organised side throughout the campaign. They have also created history this season, winning all seven of their away games from home. However, a thing of concern for them will be their bowling, which has conceded a couple of high scores off late, coming into the playoffs.
Punjab, on the other hand also been quite a strong team, but they did have some iffy results through the campaign. A batting collapse here and there, and poor bowling shows, too. Going into the crucial game, they will be hoping all their departments work like well-oiled machines, which has been the case for the majority of the 2025 campaign.
IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: In PBKS and RCB, the league's underachievers look to take one step closer to promised land
Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar at toss during PBKS vs RCB game. (FILE photo)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have secured the top two spots after the league stage. RCB, historically known for their star-studded batting lineup but also for their "heartbreaks" in finals, are now depicted as a more balanced team with a strong bowling attack and a lower-profile leadership duo of Rajat Patidar (captain) and Andy Flower (coach). This shift has led them to a successful season, with a focus on a well-rounded team rather than individual.
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