The stage is set for a thrilling matchup between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League 2025 Qualifier 1. Both teams have never won the championship before, and this is their chance to take the first step towards creating history.
Teams Ready for Action
Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore have had impressive runs so far, with 9 wins each out of 14 matches. They both have 19 points, but Punjab has a slight edge in terms of net run rate (0.372) compared to Bangalore (0.301).
The match will take place at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in Mohali on May 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
Broadcast and Streaming
Fans can catch the live action on the Star Sports Network, with commentary available in English, Hindi, and various regional languages. The match will also be live-streamed on JioHotstar.
Head-to-Head Record
Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore have faced each other 35 times, with Punjab winning 18 matches and Bangalore winning 17. This suggests a closely contested match, with both teams having a strong record against each other.
Squads
Punjab Kings:
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Aaron Hardie
- Ajmatullah Omarzai
- Harpreet Brar
- Kuldeep Sen
- Kyle Jamieson
- Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper)
- Shahrukh Khan
- Siddarth Kaul
- Vishnu Vinod (Wicketkeeper)
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
- Rajat Patidar (Captain)
- Tim David
- Liam Livingstone
- Manoj Bhandage
- Mohit Rathod
- Romario Shepherd
- Siddharth Kaul
- Swapnil Singh
- Josh Hazlewood
- Nuhan Thushara
Both teams have strong lineups, and it’s going to be interesting to see how they perform in this crucial match. Will Punjab Kings or Royal Challengers Bangalore take the first step towards their maiden IPL title? The stage is set for an exciting encounter.