Ahead of an important game, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and put PBKS to bat first.
Ahead of his team’s clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1, Ponting appeared in an interview with PTI and appreciated his Indian players’ contribution.
Shreyas Iyer’s highest score this season has been a selfless unbeaten 97 against Gujarat Titans in the season opener, where he narrowly missed out on his century.
Virat Kohli has notably scored the third-highest amount of runs against PBKS in his IPL career.
In 18 years of IPL history, there have been only one instance, when the reserve day was utilised. Back in 2023, the final between GT and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was postponed for a day due to rain.
In Qualifier 1, PBKS and RCB will look to give their best as the winning side of this game will reach the final directly.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who have never won any title in the league, will take on each other in Qualifier 1 to win the spot in the final to be played on June 3.
Let’s have a look at fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, probable XIs, captain, vice captain and more ahead of the PBKS versus RCB IPL 2025 Qualifier 1.
Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the qualifier one of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
It is to be noted that Hazlewood has been RCB’s key bowler this season, scalping 18 wickets in just 10 matches.
The winner of this Qualifier 1 will secure a direct berth in the final, while the loser will have another opportunity in Qualifier 2
Rajasthan Royals lost to the Gujarat Titans by seven wickets in the first Qualifier in Eden Gardens.
It is going to be an interesting battle with a big place in the summit clash at stake.
Rajasthan Royals are coming off a comprehensive victory against Chennai Super Kings in their final league stage game.
With a place in the finals at stake, here is what numbers suggest might happen in this match set to be played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Notably, Rajasthan Royals were traveling to Kolkata to take part in Qualifier 1 which is set to be played on 24 May in Kolkata at the Eden Gardens.
His innings included 3 fours and one six.