In Match 37 of the IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a heavy seven-wicket defeat at the hands of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. With only 158 to defend, PBKS came back with nothing to show as RCB chased down the total with seven deliveries to spare. Part of this continued run of bad luck for PBKS was not only their ineffective bowling tactics but also their inability to stage a meaningful batting challenge.

The principal reason for PBKS's defeat was their inability to dismantle RCB's batting momentum in the chase. On the bowling side, despite the early dismissal of Phil Salt very early by Arshdeep Singh, PBKS failed to apply any pressure on RCB's pair. Virat Kohli (73* off 43) and Devdutt Padikkal (61 off 35) staged an unbroken 103-run partnership in the middle and continued to punish PBKS. Yuzvendra Chahal and Harpreet Brar were ineffective, allowing RCB to reward them for unnecessarily waiting for wickets as opposed to being proactive bowlers intent on dismissals. At no point were PBKS able to disrupt, let alone dismantle, the RCB pair. RCB chased the total with difference as required.

Equally damaging was the poor batting performance PBKS displayed to arrive at a total of 157/6. The highlight was Prabhsimran's wild 33 off 17 goods to give Batters ahead hope; however, as the last three wickets tumbled to the RCB spin duo of Krunal Pandya (2/25) and Suyash Sharma (2/26), PBKS fell apart under pressure. Shashank Singh's painfully slow 31 off 33 and Sam Curran's recycling efforts of 17 off 14 amplified the damages PBKS had on the board, while RCB’s death bowling, led by Josh Hazlewood, restricted PBKS. To recover, PBKS must urgently refine their batting approach and bowling strategies to seize crucial moments in future matches.

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1. Failure to Build Momentum in the Batting

PBKS could not maintain any momentum in their batting innings and finished just 157/6 in 20 overs, of which opener Prabhsimran Singh made 33 off 17 balls. PBKS' inability to build partnerships was assisted in no small part by RCB's spinners Krunal Pandya (2/25) and Suyash Sharma (2/26), who bowled PBKS into trouble in crucial situations. Also, Shashank Singh scored 31 off 33 balls, and there were other instances of batsmen such as Marco Jansen, who did little to generate momentum scoring. In the event you were wondering why PBKS' total of 157 was uncompetitive, it may mostly come down to the lack of run scoring on a 2-paced pitch.

2. RCB's Brilliant Death Bowling

RCB bowlers, particularly Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, executed brilliant death bowling, which restricted PBKS' momentum. Hazlewood kept things tight in the final overs, while Kumar (4/26, no wickets) bowled economically, and even PBKS struggled to take advantage of the last overs. In the end, because of the death bowling, PBKS were not able to set a competitive target for RCB and made it easier for RCB to run down PBKS' score.

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3. Inability to Break up RCB's Batting Partnership

While chasing 158 runs, PBKS couldn't break the 103-run stand between Virat Kohli (73* off 43 balls) and Devdutt Padikkal (61 off 35 balls). Although PBKS got lucky and Brar took out Padikkal, it did not matter because the breakthrough came too late, as none of the PBKS bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh or Yuzvendra Chahal, could apply consistent scoreboard pressure on RCB early.

In Match 37 of IPL 2025, held on April 20 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a hefty seven wickets. RCB successfully chased 158 runs with seven wickets left and seven balls to spare.

Punjab Kings Innings

PBKS batted first after being put in to bat and finished with 157/6 in their 20 overs. After a blasting start from Prabhsimran Singh (33 runs from just 17 balls), Shashank Singh anchored the innings with an unbeaten 31 runs off 33 balls. Josh Inglis played a brisk cameo as well with a few boundaries, scoring 29 off 17 balls. RCB bowlers consistently broke the rhythm to not let PBKS score at more than just 7.85 runs per over. Krunal Pandya bowled very well, taking 2/25 in his solid 4 overs, with Suyash Sharma also taking 2 wickets, costing them 26 runs. Romario Shepherd bowled 2 tight overs, costing only 18 runs together with 1 wicket, to make sure there is no momentum late in the innings. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings

With a target of 158, RCB looked comfortable pursuing the target from the word go. Devdutt Padikkal set a strong base for the innings, scoring an aggressive 61 off 35 balls, striking the ball cleanly. The innings was anchored by Virat Kohli showing his class with an effort-free 73* off 54 balls, coupled with a catch from Rajat Patidar (12 runs), leading RCB to the coveted score of 159/3 runs off 18.5 overs. Although Arshdeep Singh (1/26), Harpreet Brar (1/27), and Yuzvendra Chahal (1/36) all spun the PBKS team into a crafty innings, the low number was manageable, and RCB's clinical performance contributed to a convincing series win by 7 wickets.

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PBKS vs RCB: Post Match Reactions

Shreyas Iyer (PBKS Captain): "It is good. Just a minor niggle. I feel I should be fine after this game. He pointed out that his side is playing an aggressive brand of cricket but cannot adjust to the slowing afternoon wickets, ultimately setting themselves undefendable scores. The batting unit started quite well, but the middle order didn't take advantage of their starts. He expressed that he was quite happy with how the bowlers performed. Iyer praised RCB's comprehensive win game led by Kohli but emphasized his team needs to adjust to old balls that do not skid as well, and he expects the middle order to wake up and needs to step up. He wants to use this opportunity of the next 6 days to make sure the squad is in a good state and a positive and free-going mindset in preparation for their next game.
  
Devdutt Padikkal (RCB): He spoke of the importance of his partnership with Kohli after Phil Salt was dismissed. He credited that his current form is from months of hard work. When batting with Kohli, he feels confident, knowing that Kohli can anchor innings and also finish off a game. Chinnaswamy Stadium being in his home city makes him feel special, and he hopes to continue contributing. Padikkal admitted that RCB has struggled with their batting at home and took responsibility for him devising a better plan.

Rajat Patidar (RCB captain): Patidar commended the bowlers for being tight with their lines, with everyone contributing at different points. The changes in fielding positions that we talked about last night had a positive response today, and he hopes to win the toss and play well in the next match to fix previous games.
 
Virat Kohli (Player of the Match): Kohli labeled the win as crucial for RCB moving from 8 to 10 points in the qualification and stated Padikkal was responsible for winning the game with his innings and outlined his role, indicating that he was anchoring one end and trying to accelerate when needed. Kohli said he has to adapt to conditions, learn from the first couple of games, use partnerships in T20 cricket, and let other players dominate while holding the innings together. 

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Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Match Scorecard

Punjab Kings – 157/6 (20 Overs)

Royal Challengers – 159/3 (18.5 Overs)

The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and as always, Virat Kohli finds himself right in the middle of the action. As the tournament reaches a critical stage, every match is beginning to feel like a mini-final. The clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) has quietly grown into a fierce rivalry. After PBKS outplayed RCB in their previous encounter, this fixture at the Kings’ home ground was seen as a golden opportunity for RCB to strike back and settle scores.

Fans across social media were buzzing with excitement ahead of the game, throwing around terms like “revenge” to describe the intense build-up. With both sides eyeing a spot in the playoffs, the stakes were higher than ever. PBKS began their innings strongly thanks to a decent start from openers Priyansh Arya (22) and Prabhsimran Singh (33). However, after the fall of the first wicket, the batting lineup struggled to maintain momentum as the RCB bowlers tightened their grip in the middle overs.

The match reached its turning point during the ninth over when a bizarre and hilarious mix-up between Josh Inglis and Nehal Wadhera led to a crucial runout. Both batters ended up stranded at the same end, and the RCB fielders were quick to capitalize. Virat Kohli, always sharp on the field, was at the center of the moment, celebrating passionately after Wadhera was sent back to the pavilion for just 5 runs off 6 balls. Kohli’s fiery reaction went viral, capturing the high stakes and tension of the budding PBKS-RCB rivalry.

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A horrible mix-up in the middle and Nehal Wadhera has to walk back — Virat Kohli is in a fiery mood today, just look at those celebrations! 🔥👀#ViratKohli #RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/CmK4rB3xWR

— Anis Sajan (@mrcricketuae) April 20, 2025

PBKS batters succumbed under relentless RCB bowling  

Punjab Kings managed 157/6 in their 20 overs, starting strong with a brisk opening partnership. Priyansh Arya scored 22 off 15 balls, while Prabhsimran Singh added 33 off 17, helping PBKS reach 62/2 early on. However, the middle order faltered with skipper Shreyas Iyer falling cheaply for 6. Nehal Wadhera’s stay was cut short due to a miscommunication with Josh Inglis, resulting in a run-out in the ninth over. Inglis remained the top scorer with a quick 29 off 17 balls before falling to Suyash Sharma.

The finishing touches were left to Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen, who added stability with unbeaten knocks of 31* and 25*, respectively. Despite their efforts, PBKS couldn’t accelerate in the death overs. Krunal Pandya was impressive with 2/20, while Suyash Sharma also struck twice. Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled economically, but others like Hazlewood and Shepherd proved expensive. The early promise faded, leaving PBKS with a par total at best.

In an important game against Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru decided to drop England all-rounder Liam Livingstone. RCB captain Rajat Patidar confirmed this at the toss. Many fans were surprised, but there were some clear reasons behind this move.

Livingstone was bought for ₹8.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. He is known for hitting big sixes and bowling useful spin. But in this season, he has not played well. In 6 innings, he scored only 87 runs, with an average of 17.40 and a strike rate of 127.94. His best score was 54. He also hit only 4 fours and 7 sixes, much less than expected.

Livingstone didn’t help much with the ball either. RCB already has two main spinners in Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, so his bowling wasn’t needed much. Since he didn’t perform well with the bat and wasn’t used much with the ball, the team decided to make a change. RCB needed more from him in the middle overs, but he often got out while trying to hit big shots. This made things harder for the rest of the batting line-up.

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Poor Form with Bat and Ball, Romario Shepherd Comes In

In his place, RCB brought in West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd. He was bought for ₹1.5 crore. Shepherd is a fast bowler and also hits big shots in the lower order. Since the match is being played in the afternoon in Mullanpur, where dew won’t be a big problem, RCB decided to go with pace instead of spin. At the toss, Patidar said, “We're going to bowl first. Wicket looks decent, won't change much. Shepherd comes in for Livi.”

Livingstone has played well in past IPL seasons. In 2022, he scored 437 runs at a strike rate of 182. But this year, his form has dropped. In T20 cricket, form is very important, and right now, Livingstone is struggling. This decision shows that RCB is ready to take bold steps. They want players who are in form and can help them win games. Livingstone may return later in the season, but for now, RCB is hoping that Romario Shepherd can give them the edge.

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PBKS vs RCB) will be played on Sunday afternoon (April 20) at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (Mullanpur), which will be the 37th match of the IPL 2025. Last Friday (April 18), they faced each other in Bengaluru in a rain-curtailed 14-over game, where PBKS won by five wickets.

In the IPL 2025 points table, Punjab Kings have 10 points after seven matches with five wins and two losses. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have recorded eight points after seven games with four wins and three losses. 

Punjab Kings' powerful starts in the powerplay bring a strong advantage, while the skipper Shreyas Iyer has the full potential to carry on the innings properly. All-rounder selection is a big headache for the franchise, while Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Marco Jansen are their top bowlers.

RCB opener Phil Salt is busy providing fiery starts, while Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and captain Rajat Patidar have the responsibility to control the innings. While they have strong bowlers like Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Krunal Pandya, but need more support from others.   

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IPL 2025, Match 37: PBKS vs RCB - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 37

Match: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PBKS vs RCB)

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

Match Date (Day): April 20, 2025 (Sunday)

Official Toss Time: 15:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 15:30 local time

IPL 2025, Match 37: PBKS vs RCB - Venue Stats

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (Mullanpur) will host its fourth game of the IPL 2025. All its first three matches of this season ended in successful defending results. The successfully defended totals were 205, 219, and the historic 111 runs. 

• Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (Mullanpur) has hosted only one day-night T20 match, which was between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on March 23, 2024, where Punjab Kings won by four wickets in the 175-run chase (177/6 in 19.2 overs). 

IPL 2025, Match 37: PBKS vs RCB - Head-to-Head

• Punjab Kings won their first meeting of this season. Before their latest win, they suffered three consecutive losses against RCB. 

The 37th match of the IPL 2025 has been scheduled for Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PBKS vs RCB) at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (Mullanpur) on Sunday afternoon (April 20). It will be their second meeting this season after PBKS won their first IPL 2025 meeting last Friday night (April 18) in Bengaluru by five wickets, which was a rain-curtailed game. 

Punjab Kings have 10 points after seven matches with five wins and two losses. PBKS are currently going with two successive wins, including one rain-curtailed match victory against RCB. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already earned eight points in seven games with a record of four victories and three defeats. In their last four fixtures, RCB recorded two wins and two losses without maintaining any consistency in the results. 

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IPL 2025, Match 37: PBKS vs RCB - Playing XIs Status

Marcus Stoinis may continue his spot, while the Afghan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai can be a good addition. Meanwhile, Xavier Bartlett and Harpreet Brar both bowled well in the last fixture. 

Devdutt Padikkal will return to the squad, who missed the last game due to a bowler addition in the rain-curtailed game. While Yash Dayal has struggled in recent matches, Rashikh Salam can be an experimental alternate for the team. 

IPL 2025, Match 37: PBKS vs RCB Probable Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Devdutt Padikkal/Suyash Sharma (Impact Player Sub), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal/Rasikh Salam

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Player Battles to Watch Out For

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is returning with exciting cricket action, which is all set to begin on March 22, 2025. This season holds the promise of exciting matches, fierce rivalries, and memorable performances by the best cricketers in the world. Fans globally are eagerly waiting to watch and support their favorite teams. From watching television to streaming online, here is a complete guide to IPL 2025 

Match: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Date: April 20th, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh

Key Player Battles

Virat Kohli against Arshdeep Singh: The experienced left-arm bowler will seek to swing the new ball early at Kohli, who would serve as the fulcrum for RCB's top order.

Josh Inglis vs. Yash Dayal: Inglis' aggressive approach might be tested by the pace and change in powerplay by Yash Dayal.

Shreyas Iyer v Josh Hazlewood: A mid-order clash to look out for. Hazlewood's accuracy might restrict Iyer's strike rotation and tempo.

Glenn Maxwell against Krunal Pandya: Spin v spin-hitter! Maxwell's counter-attack will be neutralized if Krunal delivers the right lengths. 

 Livingstone VS Xavier Bartlett: Livingstone's big-hitting will be tested against Bartlett's speed, particularly in the death overs.

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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 FOR 20TH MATCH IN CHANDIGARH

The 37th game of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be played on April 20, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali.

PBKS holds a slight lead in the head-to-head record, with one more win than RCB. Known for high-scoring encounters, this rivalry has produced several thrilling matches. Mohali’s flat pitch and short boundaries, similar to Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, favor batters, setting the stage for another run-fest.

In IPL 2025 Match 34 (April 18, 2025, at Chinnaswamy), PBKS defeated RCB by 5 wickets in a rain-curtailed 14-over match. Nehal Wadhera's 33* from 19 balls clinched the pursuit of RCB's 95/9, aided by Tim David's unbeaten 50. The victory swayed the head-to-head even more in PBKS's direction and increased expectations for the rematch.

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Notable Matches in PBKS vs RCB History:

IPL 2025, Match 34 (April 18)—Bengaluru

• RCB: 95/9 (14 overs)
  
• PBKS: 98/5 (12.1 overs)
  
• Result: PBKS won by 5 wickets
  

RCB slipped to 42/7 before Tim David's 50* took them to 95. PBKS's bowlers—Jansen (2/10), Arshdeep (2/17), and Chahal (2/11)—were in charge. Even with Hazlewood's 3/14, Wadhera's 33* took PBKS home. PBKS reached 2nd with 10 points; RCB dropped to 4th with 8. Tim David was Player of the Match.

IPL 2024, Match 58 (May 9)—Dharamsala

• RCB: 241/7
  
• PBKS: 181/10 (17 overs)
  
• Result: RCB won by 60 runs
  

Kohli’s 92 and Patidar’s 55 set up RCB’s massive score. PBKS, led by Rossouw’s 61, faltered against Karn Sharma and co.

IPL 2024, Match 6 (March 25)—Bengaluru

• PBKS: 176/6
  
• RCB: 178/6 (19.2 overs)
  
• Result: RCB won by 4 wickets
  

Dhawan’s 45 and Brar’s 2/13 gave PBKS a fighting chance, but Kohli and Karthik’s finishing powered RCB to victory.

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IPL 2023, Match 27 (April 20)—Mohali

• RCB: 174/4
  
• PBKS: 150/10
  
• Result: RCB won by 24 runs
  

Du Plessis (84) and Kohli (59) starred with the bat; Siraj’s 4/21 sealed it for RCB.

IPL 2016, Match 50 (May 18)—Bengaluru

• RCB: 211/3 (15 overs)
  
• PBKS: 120/9 (DLS target 203)
  
• Result: RCB won by 82 runs (DLS)
  

Kohli’s 113 and Gayle’s 73 dismantled PBKS. Chahal and Watson starred with the ball.

The IPL 2025 Match 37 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) under Shreyas Iyer will meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) led by Rajat Patidar at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali, on April 20, 2025, under match start time at 3:30 PM IST. 

Stadium Stats and Records

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a new IPL arena with only a total of 7 matches played there. The pitch shows good characteristics for batters, sharing the score between spinners and pacers. It's difficult for the bowlers after a few overs.

• Total Matches: 7
• Batting 1st Won: 3
• Batting 2nd Won: 4
• Highest Total: 205/4 by Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings in 2025
• Lowest Total: 142 All Out by Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans in 2024
• Highest Run-chase: 177/6 in 19.2 overs by Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals in 2024
• Lowest total defended: 182/9 by SRH vs PBKS in 2024
• Average 1st Innings Score: 167
• Average 2nd Innings: 158

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Weather and Pitch Report:

The weather forecast for Mohali on April 20, 2025 projects dry conditions together with days that will reach temperatures between 37-42°C and 25% chance of rain, the game will operate at its best with humidity levels between 40-50% however light overnight dew allows chasing teams to perform better. Batters find success against the pitch due to its good bounce yet it induces spin to benefit Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) and Krunal Pandya (RCB). Fast bowling specialists Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) and Josh Hazlewood (RCB) ought to take advantage of swing early during their overs. Competitive scores range from 170–200.

Match Preview:

The Punjab Kings secured a victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match 34 (April 18, 2025) prior to coming into this match while benefiting from the talented batting skills of Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer. Nehal Wadhera demonstrated top finish with a 19-ball 33* against RCB and Shashank Singh provided additional power to their lineup. Arshdeep Singh holds the PBKS record of 86 wickets while Chahal handles the spin duties together with Marco Jansen and Harpreet Brar making up the pace unit. In their defensive performance against KKR PBKS showed their ability to adapt their tactics successfully by bundling out the opposition for 111.

RCB needs Virat Kohli to deliver stability along with Phil Salt's offensive abilities to gain redemption in his matches. Rajat Patidar joined Tim David as PBKS's new force in the middle batting lineup after David secured his first IPL half-century against PBKS. Hazlewood earned three wickets in Match 34 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the pace line along with Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma forming the spin department. The four away victories of RCB exist in stark contrast to their three losing home games which creates additional pressure to succeed at Mullanpur.

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) match is set to take place on April 20, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. This highly anticipated clash will be a key encounter as both teams look to gain momentum in the tournament.

Match Details:

• Date: April 20, 2025
• Time: 03:30 PM IST
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
• Win% % Batting First: 20%
• Win% % Bowling First: 80%

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Weather and Pitch Conditions:

Weather:

• The weather is expected to be pleasant and clear, with temperatures around 32°C.
• Humidity: 26%
• Rain Probability: No rain is expected, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
• A light breeze may assist swing bowlers in the early overs.

Pitch:

• The Mullanpur pitch is known for its true bounce and pace, making it a batting-friendly surface.
• Fast bowlers enjoy good carry and movement under lights.
• Spinners might find some grip as the match progresses, but the pitch remains favorable for stroke play.
• Average Score Batting First in the Last Season: 178
• Average Score Batting Second in the Last Season: 185
• Wins Batting First in the Last Five Games: 2
• Wins Batting Second in the Last Five Games: 3

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Venue Records: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

• Highest Team Total: 240/5 by Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab in 2008.
• Lowest Team Total: 67 all out by Delhi Daredevils against Kings XI Punjab in 2017.
• Average First Innings Score: Approximately 175 runs.