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PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

Kaushik Kashyap

PBKS and RCB will play in Qualifier 1. [Source - IPL/x.com]PBKS and RCB will play in Qualifier 1. [Source - IPL/x.com]

Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will come up against each other in the upcoming Qualifier 1 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, May 29th. The high-octane clash to kick-off the 2025 playoffs will take place at the Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh.

Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had identical IPL 2025 campaigns so far with both the sides finishing with 19 points each, securing the top two position in the points table at the end of the league stage.

Moreover, the two sides have been highly consistent this season and will now face each other in the Qualifier 1 to kickstart the knockouts strongly and move one step closer to securing their maiden IPL title.

PBKS vs RCB Head To Head Overview

Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played each other in a total of 35 IPL games where the Punjab franchise has had a slight upper hand with 18 wins, while Bengaluru emerged victorious on other 17 occasions.

Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XI

Punjab Kings

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Impact Player Options

Vijayakumar Vyshak

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (C&WK), Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma and Yash Dayal.

Impact Player Options

Rajat Patidar

Top Run-Scorers in PBKS vs RCB

We are considering the players' performance from the last PBKS vs RCB fixture earlier this season.

Virat Kohli - 73 runs

Virat Kohli was the hero with the bat when Punjab Kings and RCB met each other last time in Mullanpur this season. The veteran opener scored an unbeaten 73 off 54 deliveries to take RCB home in a chase.

Devdutt Padikkal - 61 runs

Devdutt Padikkal was at his best and accompanied Kohli from the other end against Punjab. The southpaw came at number three after an early wicket and scored a quick fire 61 off 35 balls to keep RCB ahead in the target pursuit.

Prabhsimran Singh - 33 runs

Prabhsimran Singh is having a season of his life. The dynamic right-hander has been very consistent and gave the perfect start against RCB last time, scoring 33 off 17 inside the powerplay. He will be hoping to convert the good start this time in big Q1.

Top Wicket-Takers In PBKS vs RCB

We are considering the players' performance from the last PBKS vs RCB fixture earlier this season.

Krunal Pandya - 2 wickets

Krunal Pandya has been a class apart for RCB with the ball, especially in away games. And it was no different when RCB made their trip to Chandigarh as he took 2 wickets and conceded just 25 from his 4.

Suyash Sharma - 2 wickets

Suyash Sharma bowled one of his best spell when Punjab and RCB met last time this season. The leg spinner conceded just 6.5 per over and took 2 crucial wickets as well.

Harpreet Brar - 1 wicket

Harpreet Brar enjoys playing against RCB. And he once again proved that in a day where he was let down by his fellow bowlers against RCB as he was the most economical bowler with 27 runs conceded with a wicket under his belt as well.

PBKS vs RCB Key Stats

Punjab Kings’ Key Records

  • Punjab Kings have had a mixed run at Mullanpur this season, winning two and losing as many in their four outings.
  • Punjab Kings have had the most dangerous top-order in IPL 2025 - 36.35 average and 177.02 strike-rate (highest).
  • Priyansh Arya was the best batter for PBKS in Mullanpur this season - 36.75 average and 210 strike-rate.
  • Shreyas Iyer has been the best batter for PBKS in their last five games - 226 runs, 56.50 average and 160.28 strike-rate.
  • Harpreet Brar has been PBKS’ bowler in last five games - 7 wickets, 12 strike-rate and 17.14 average.
  • Harpreet Brar has taken the most number of wickets against RCB in his IPL career - 11 wickets, 19.3 average and 15.3 strike-rate.
  • Arshdeep Singh is the highest wicket-taker for Punjab in IPL 2025 - 18 wickets, 23 average and 16.1 strike-rate.
  • Shreyas Iyer has got out only once in his last five IPL playoff games - scored 160 runs, including 2 50s.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Key Records

  • RCB won 7 out of 7 away games this season so far, including one against PBKS in Mullanpur.
  • RCB has been the most economical bowling side against Punjab Kings this season - 2 matches, 7.74 economy rate, 19.3 strike-rate, 10 wickets.
  • Virat Kohli has scored 4 50+ scores in last five matches against Punjab Kings - 302 runs, 151 strike-rate, 75.5 average and 4 half centuries.
  • Virat Kohli is averaging 88 in RCB matches away from Bengaluru this season.
  • Josh Hazlewood has been RCB’s best bowler this season with 18 wickets in 10 games at an average of 17.28 and at a strike-rate of 12.28.
  • And 10 of the 18 wickets of Josh Hazlewood came in matches away from Bengaluru in IPL 2025 - 10 wickets, 7.86 economy rate, 13.8 strike-rate.
  • RCB has suffered the second most number of dismissals against left-arm spinners in IPL 2025 - 16 dismissals, 28.06 average.

Records Which Could Be Broken In PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Of IPL 2025

  • Phil Salt needs 16 runs to complete 1000 runs in IPL.
  • Mayank Agarwal needs 31 runs to complete 5000 runs in T20s.
  • Virat Kohli needs 5 sixes to complete 200 sixes as openers in T20s.
  • Shreyas Iyer needs 1 catch to complete 100 catches in T20s.
  • Marcus Stoinis needs 8 runs to complete 2000 runs in IPL.