IPL 2025: RCB vs PBKS — Player Battles to Watch Out For
Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Punjab Kings 
Date: June 03rd, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For:

• Priyansh Arya vs Josh Hazlewood
  – The young, aggressive left-hander against the seasoned Aussie pacer; early fireworks expected.
• Shreyas Iyer vs Yash Dayal
  – Iyer’s calm middle-order presence will be tested by Dayal’s pace and swing in the middle overs.
• Marcus Stoinis vs Suyash Sharma
  – A power-hitter vs. a tricky wrist-spinner; a key duel in the death overs.
• Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh
  – The Indian stalwart vs. the left-arm swing specialist: a vital powerplay battle.
• Phil Salt vs Yuzvendra Chahal
  – Explosive batting vs. crafty spin; can Chahal outfox Salt during the middle overs?
• Liam Livingstone vs Harpreet Brar
  – Big-hitting Englishman against PBKS's smart left-arm spin; a contest that could swing momentum.

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Punjab Kings XI: Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlet, Musheer Khan

Royal Challengers Bangaluru XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

Impact Players:  Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh

IPL 2025: PBKS vs MI — Player Battles to Watch Out For
Match: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians
Date: June 01, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi International Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For:

• Shreyas Iyer vs Jasprit Bumrah – Classy top-order batting against elite death bowling; Iyer's composure will be tested by Bumrah's toe-crushing yorkers.
• Josh Inglivs.vs MitchelSantner—– The aggressive keeper-batter versus the clever left-arm spinner; a tactical showdown in the middle overs.
• Marcus Stoinivs.vs HardiPandya—– Power all-rounders go head-to-head; both are capable of turning the game with bat or ball.
• Rohit Sharmvs.vs ArshdeeSingh—veteranan opener versus the swinging new ball; Arshdeep’s early spell will be key to breaking MI’s top order.
• Will Jackvs.vs MarcJansen—explosiveve English batter facing a tall South African pacer—be a powerplay battle full of fireworks?
• Shashank Singvs.vs DeepaChahar—– Death-over finisher up against the swing specialist; crucial moments at the backend of the innings.
• Suryakumar Yadav vs. Azmatullah Omarzai—360-degree innovation against raw pace and bounce; expect a fierce contest in the middle phase.

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IPL 2025, Match 69: PBKS vs MI Probable Playing XI

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh/Praveen Dubey (Impact Players Sub), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Josh Inglis, Azmatullah Omarzai/Kyle Jamieson, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar

Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma/Karn Sharma (Impact Players), Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

IPL 2025: GT vs MI — Player Battles to Watch Out For
Match: Gujarat Titans vs. Mumbai Indians.
Date: May 30th, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For:

• Shubman Gill vs. Jasprit Bumrah
  – The form of GT captain against MI’s pace genius; will Bumrah’s bouncers and yorkers bother Gill early in the innings?
• Suryakumar Yadav vs. Rashid Khan
  – Explosive batting against leg-spin; this middle-overs clash could be a critical one that may change the course of the game for both teams.
• Hardik Pandya vs. Mohammed Siraj
  – An all-rounder's explosive batting will be tested against Siraj's swing and pace; this battle could decide the death overs!
• Rahul Tewatia vs. Trent Boult
  – Can Tewatia finish with his fearless batting against Boult's  yorkers and swing? This battle could define a major part of the game!
• Kusal Mendis vs. Deepak Chahar
  – Opposing wicketkeeper-batsman Mendis faces off against Chahar's swing early in the innings; we should be able to see what happens in the powerplay of the game.
• Naman Dhir vs. R Sai Kishore
  – An emerging talent who is opposed by the clever spinning and varying pace of R. Sai Kishore, does Dhir have the confidence to counter a turning pitch in the middle overs?

See Also: IPL 2025: Dropped English batter likely to open for MI in crucial Eliminator game vs GT

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Impact Player: Sai Sudharsan

Mumbai Indians: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Charith Asalanka, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Player: Karn Sharma

IPL 2025: PBKS vs RCB — Player Battles to Watch Out For
Match: Punjab Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Date: May 29th, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For:

• Priyansh Arya vs Josh Hazlewood
  – The young, aggressive left-hander against the seasoned Aussie pacer; early fireworks expected.
• Shreyas Iyer vs Yash Dayal
  – Iyer’s calm middle-order presence will be tested by Dayal’s pace and swing in the middle overs.
• Marcus Stoinis vs Suyash Sharma
  – A power-hitter vs. a tricky wrist-spinner; a key duel in the death overs.
• Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh
  – The Indian stalwart vs. the left-arm swing specialist: a vital powerplay battle.
• Phil Salt vs Yuzvendra Chahal
  – Explosive batting vs. crafty spin; can Chahal outfox Salt during the middle overs?
• Liam Livingstone vs Harpreet Brar
  – Big-hitting Englishman against PBKS's smart left-arm spin; a contest that could swing momentum.

Also read:  IPL 2025: Top 3 reasons RCB should win Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings XI: Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlet, Musheer Khan

Royal Challengers Bangaluru XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w/c), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

Impact Players: Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh

IPL 2025: PBKS vs MI — Player Battles to Watch Out For
Match: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians
Date: May 26th, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Swami Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For:

• Shreyas Iyer vs Jasprit Bumrah – Classy top-order batting against elite death bowling; Iyer's composure will be tested by Bumrah's toe-crushing yorkers.
• Josh Inglivs.vs MitchelSantner—– The aggressive keeper-batter versus the clever left-arm spinner; a tactical showdown in the middle overs.
• Marcus Stoinivs.vs HardiPandya—– Power all-rounders go head-to-head; both are capable of turning the game with bat or ball.
• Rohit Sharmvs.vs ArshdeeSingh—veteranan opener versus the swinging new ball; Arshdeep’s early spell will be key to breaking MI’s top order.
• Will Jackvs.vs MarcJansen—explosiveve English batter facing a tall South African pacer—be a powerplay battle full of fireworks?
• Shashank Singvs.vs DeepaChahar—– Death-over finisher up against the swing specialist; crucial moments at the backend of the innings.
• Suryakumar Yadav vs. Azmatullah Omarzai—360-degree innovation against raw pace and bounce; expect a fierce contest in the middle phase.

Also read: Suresh Raina set to join Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026

IPL 2025, Match 69: PBKS vs MI Probable Playing XI

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh/Praveen Dubey (Impact Players Sub), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Josh Inglis, Azmatullah Omarzai/Kyle Jamieson, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar

Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma/Karn Sharma (Impact Players), Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

IPL 2025: PBKS vs DC—Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Punjab kings vs Delhi Capitals 
Date: May 24th, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Player Battles to Watch Out For

• Faf du Plessis vs. Arshdeep Singh—Experience meets swing; Arshdeep’s early breakthroughs will be crucial against Faf’s seasoned aggression.
• Jake Fraser-McGurk vs Yuzvendra Chahal— The fearless hitter against the wily leggie; fireworks are expected if Jake goes after Chahal.
• KL Rahul vs. Azmatullah Omarzai—technique vs. pace and bounce; a tight middle-over battle that could shift momentum.
• Tristan Stubbs vs. Marco Jansen—Two South Africans in a face-off; Stubbs’ finishing skills tested by Jansen’s bounce and angle.
• Mitchell Starc vs. Shreyas Iyer—Speed vs. finesse; Starc’s thunderbolts against Iyer’s calm stroke play in the top order.
• Kuldeep Yadav vs. Josh Inglis—The left-arm spinner vs. the innovative keeper-batter; a tactical duel through the middle overs.
• Ashutosh Sharma vs. Marcus Stoinis—Explosive finisher vs. seasoned all-rounder; power clash during the death overs.

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PBKS vs. DC Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

IPL 2025: RCB vs. SRH—Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Royal Challengers Bangaluru (GT) vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Date: May 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Stadium

Virat Kohli vs. Pat Cummins—The Indian legend meets the Aussie tactician; a classic battle of technique versus pace leadership.

Heinrich Klaasen vs. Yash Dayal—Klaasen’s explosive middle-over striking clashes with Dayal’s deceptive variations.

Tim David vs. Harshal Patel—Death-over fireworks expected as David’s raw power faces Harshal’s slow-ball tricks.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Abhishek Sharma—  Swing master Bhuvi challenges SRH’s aggressive lefty with early movement.

Rajat Patidar vs. Zeeshan Ansari—RCB’s anchor up against SRH’s mystery spin; brains and footwork will be tested.

Romario Shepherd vs. Ishan Kishan—Two power-packed performers, one with the bat, the other with the ball; expect fireworks if they cross paths.

Krunal Pandya vs. Kamindu Mendis—Dual-role dynamos from both sides; their all-around show could tip the balance.

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IPL 2025, Match 65: RCB vs SRH Probable Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell/Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Mayank Agarwal/Suyash Sharma (Impact Player Sub), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal

SunRisers Hyderabad Predicted Playing XI: Atharva Taide/Mohammed Shami (Impact Subs), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (Captain), Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga 

IPL 2025: GT vs. LSG—Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Key Player Duels

Shubman Gill vs Avesh Khan

Shubman Gill, the master of timing and technique, is the foundation of Gujarat's top order. Avesh Khan, who is a specialist in his sharp bouncers and yorkers, will seek to raze Gill early and leave GT reeling.

Rashid Khan vs Nicholas Pooran

Rashid's variation and control through the middle overs make him a permanent threat, particularly against attacking batsmen. Nicholas Pooran, though, lives off spin and will seek to neutralize Rashid's mystery with blitzkrieg power-hitting.

Kagiso Rabada vs Rishabh Pant

Rabada's raw speed and bounce have the ability to rattle even the greatest, particularly in pressure overs. Pant, known for his aggressive strokeplay and the capability to turn games around rapidly, will seek to overpower the South African pacer.

Sai Sudharsan vs Shardul Thakur

Sudharsan’s form and maturity at the crease have been vital for GT's consistency. Thakur, the golden-arm all-rounder, could turn the tide with his knack for picking crucial wickets at unexpected moments.

Rahul Tewatia vs Ravi Bishnoi

Tewatia’s ability to finish games with fearless batting makes him dangerous in the final overs. Bishnoi’s aggressive leg-spin and smart variations will be tested under pressure against Tewatia’s big hits.

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IPL 2025, Match 64: GT vs LSG Probable Playing XI

Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI: Shubman Gill (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford/Prasidh Krishna (Impact Players), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh/Ravi Bishnoi (Impact Subs), Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (Captain and wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller/Will O’Rourke, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi

IPL 2025: DC vs. MI—Player Battles to Watch Out For

• Match: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals vs
• Date: May 21st, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Key Player Duels

Faf du Plessis vs. Jasprit Bumrah
Faf's unhurried aggression will be severely tested against Bumrah's precision yorkers and upfront pace.

Suryakumar Yadav vs. Kuldeep Yadav
A time-tested duel of Surya's imagination versus Kuldeep's turn and flight during the middle overs.

Hardik Pandya vs. Mukesh kumar
All-rounder face-off: Pandya's intent to attack may conflict with Mukesh's deadly pace at the death.

Axar Patel vs. Tilak Varma
Axar's all-round skill will be vital against Tilak's flair and left-handed strokeplay in spin conditions.

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DC vs. MI Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XIs

Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur, Rohit Sharma (Impact Player)

IPL 2025: CSK vs. RR—Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match Details—IPL 2025

•  Match: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) 
• Date: 20th May 2025 
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Arjun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
• Live Streaming: JioStar & Star Sports Network

Key Player Confrontations

Sanju Samson vs. Ravindra Jadeja

RR captain Sanju Samson is a crucial middle-order batsman, but Ravindra Jadeja's penetrating spin and aggressive fielding can get into Sanju Samson's head. If Jadeja gets rid of Samson early, CSK can take charge.

Devon Conway vs. Jofra Archer

CSK's consistent opener, Devon Conway, will attempt to steady the innings, but Jofra Archer's pace and bounce can be troublesome for him. An early success by Archer can spoil CSK's plan.

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Shivam Dube vs. Wanindu Hasaranga
Power-strikers Shivam Dube is capable of playing spinners, but Wanindu Hasaranga's variations could be tough for him. If Hasaranga keeps Dube in check, RR can rein in CSK's middle order.

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs. Matheesha Pathirana
Firecracker opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will try to dictate the powerplay pace for RR, but young pacer Matheesha Pathirana possesses yorkers to upset him. This match can control the power play tempo.

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Dhruv Jurel vs. Khaleel Ahmed
Finisher Dhruv Jurel has shown his capability to go at a higher pace, but left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed can challenge him in the death overs. If Khaleel removes Jurel early, CSK can restrict RR's finish.

MS Dhoni vs. Tushar Deshpande
The MS Dhoni legend will be the key in the death overs, but Tushar Deshpande, with his variations, will attempt to outsmart him. Can Dhoni finish strongly once again?