The stage is set for a thrilling matchup between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Qualifier 1 match. Led by Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings have been on fire this season, landing the top spot in the standings and making their first playoff appearance since 2014.
At the Mullopur Cricket Stadium, also known as the Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, the average score is around 170. In the four matches played here this season, the team batting first has won three times. The pitch is expected to be challenging for batters, with only three instances of teams scoring over 200 in eight innings.
This stadium, which became Punjab Kings’ home ground in 2024, has hosted a total of nine IPL matches so far. The team that bats first has won five times, while the team that bowls first has won four times. The captain who wins the toss has a slight edge, with their team winning five times, while the team that loses the toss has won four times.
Here are some key statistics for the stadium:
- Highest score: 219/6 (Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings)
- Lowest score: 95 (Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings)
- Highest individual score: 103 (Priyansh Arya vs Chennai Super Kings)
- Best bowling figures: 4/28 (Yuzvendra Chahal vs Kolkata Knight Riders)
- Average score: 169
In head-to-head matchups, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore have played 35 matches, with Punjab winning 18 and Bangalore winning 17. The highest score posted by Bangalore against Punjab is 241, while Punjab’s highest score against Bangalore is 232.
The squads for both teams are:
Punjab Kings: Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Atharva Taide, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, Faf du Plessis, Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Akash Deep, Josh Hazlewood, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen, Suyash Prabhudessai, Karn Sharma
The stage is set for a thrilling contest between these two teams. Who will come out on top? The match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to make a strong statement in the playoffs.