IPL 2025: RCB vs PBKS Match Under Potential Weather Delay

By Gurlal Singh

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Posted: April 18, 2025
Last updated: April 21, 2025

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is set to be an exciting encounter. Ranked as the 34th match in this season’s schedule, both teams are keen to improve their standings. However, the start of the match could face delays due to inclement weather, with rain expected to influence proceedings until at least 10:30 PM IST.

RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, enter this encounter from a strong position, holding the No. 3 spot on the points table. They recently secured a significant nine-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals, which should boost their morale. Despite this, they will have to overcome the hurdle of past performance at this venue, having lost both of their previous home games this season.

The match also holds several key individual milestones. Virat Kohli, a seasoned player and a significant force for RCB, is on the brink of another achievement. Having played 273 T20 matches for the franchise, Kohli is just four sixes away from becoming the first player to score 300 sixes for a single IPL team. Meanwhile, Rajat Patidar needs only 15 more runs to reach 1000 IPL career runs with RCB.

For the Punjab Kings, skipper Shreyas Iyer and Glenn Maxwell lead the charge. The team is currently in fourth place on the points table and comes into this clash with the high of a recent victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in a low-scoring affair. Furthermore, Arshdeep Singh is just one wicket away from becoming the franchise’s leading wicket-taker, a record which would add to his commendable tally of 84 wickets from 71 matches.

The likely playing XI for RCB includes notable players such as Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Rajat Patidar. Punjab Kings’ lineup is expected to feature established players like Shreyas Iyer and Glenn Maxwell. With both teams closely contesting for higher ranks, this match could play a crucial role in shaping their paths in IPL 2025.

As the players and fans alike hope for a clear sky, weather remains the wildcard in this much-anticipated fixture. The outcome of the toss, once the weather permits, could significantly influence the strategies employed by both teams.