IPL 2025: RCB vs PBKS player battles to watch out
Key player battles to watch out for as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Punjab Kings in a high-stakes IPL 2025 clash.
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up to face Punjab Kings (PBKS), both teams are eyeing a crucial win to keep their IPL 2025 campaigns alive. With star power on both sides and a mix of youth and experience, this clash promises high-octane drama. Here’s a look at the players to watch out for from both teams:
RCB vs PBKS : Match Details
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Date: April 18th, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
RCB vs PBKS: Players to Watch Out
- Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh
Kohli’s class at the top will be tested by Arshdeep’s swing and variations in the power play. - Phil Salt vs Marco Jansen
The aggressive English opener will face a stiff challenge from the tall left-arm pacer with early movement. - Liam Livingstone vs Shashank Singh
Both explosive middle-order hitters: Livingstone’s power vs. Shashank’s underrated finishing ability. - Josh Hazlewood vs Josh Inglis
A battle of Aussies—Hazlewood’s line and length against Inglis’s fearless batting style. - Devdutt Padikkal vs Yuzvendra Chahal (Impact)
The elegant left-hander may struggle against Chahal’s spin if PBKS brings him on as an Impact Player. - Tim David vs Xavier Bartlett
David’s late hitting will go up against Bartlett’s death-over pace and control. - Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Prabhsimran Singh
Veteran swing bowler Bhuvi will aim to unsettle the aggressive Prabhsimran in the powerplay.
Also read: IPL 2025: RCB vs PBKS Prediction– Match 34, Who will win today?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI
Punjab Kings Playing XI
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shegde, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma/ Rasikh Salam
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