The stage is set for the first Qualifier of IPL 2025, where Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a high-stakes clash. Both teams have delivered consistent performances this season and secured a place in the top two of the points table.
PBKS and RCB seal Top-2 spots
Punjab Kings, under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, secured the No. 1 spot after a convincing win against Mumbai Indians.
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, grabbed the second position by defeating Lucknow Super Giants.
Both teams ended the league stage with 9 wins and 1 no-result, earning 19 points each. However, Punjab edged ahead due to a superior net run rate (NRR).
A Golden Opportunity
Despite being part of the IPL since its inception in 2008, neither Punjab Kings nor Royal Challengers Bangalore have won an IPL title. With both sides in top form, this season presents a massive opportunity to lift their maiden trophy.
PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1, IPL 2025: Date, Time, Venue, Live Streaming Details
Match Details – PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1
Fixture: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Stage: Qualifier 1, IPL 2025
Date: 29 May 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Toss: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Mullanpur Cricket Stadium (New PCA Stadium), Mohali
How to Watch – Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Available on Star Sports Network in multiple languages including English, Hindi, and Bhojpuri.
Live Streaming: Stream the match live on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar (app and website).
PBKS vs RCB – Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 35
PBKS Wins: 18
RCB Wins: 17
2025 Season: One win each from their two league encounters
It's a balanced rivalry, adding extra spice to this knockout battle.
Punjab Kings Squad – IPL 2025 Playoffs
Harnoor Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Peela Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Aaron Hardy, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Mushir Khan, Suryash Shej, Josh Inglis (WK), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Vishnu Vinod (WK), Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kuldeep Sen, Kyle Jamieson, Praveen Dubey, Vaishakh Vijay Kumar, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad – IPL 2025 Playoffs
Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Swastik Chikara, Tim David, Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Manoj Bhandage, Mohit Rathi, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Phil Salt (WK), Tim Seifert (WK), Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Blessing Muzarabani, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Tushara, Rasik Salam, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal.