Published on: Apr 17, 2025 7:38 pm IST | Updated on: Apr 17, 2025 11:41 am IST
It’s time for Match 34 of the Tata IPL 2025. Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru will return home, i.e., the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, for their next assignment. They will be hosting the Punjab Kings, who have been flying high under the inspiring leadership of Shreyas Iyer. Both teams have been playing some really good cricket, and we have come up with their IPL prediction so that you can get some free expert tips and cricket tips.
As per the betting odds provided by different bookies, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has a better chance of winning the RCB vs PBKS Match no. 34 of Tata IPL 2025.
RCB: 56% win chance PBKS: 44% win chance
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have struggled to turn their home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, into a fortress this season. The Rajat Patidar-led side, with two losses at home out of their six games, is determined to break the trend as they face a confident Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 34 of IPL 2025.
PBKS are brimming with confidence after pulling off an extraordinary defense of just 112 runs against the reigning champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, at Mullanpur. Successfully defending the lowest total in IPL history, PBKS showed grit and composure, which makes them a formidable opponent.
Given RCB’s shaky home record and PBKS riding high on momentum, this clash promises drama. The Chinnaswamy pitch often favors batters, but PBKS will look to capitalize on RCB’s vulnerabilities in Bengaluru to gain another win.
IPL Prediction: PBKS’s confidence and RCB’s desire to overcome their home woes set the stage for a tight contest. Free Expert Tips: Focus on individual performances from RCB’s key batters and PBKS’s bowling stars. Betting on total runs exceeding 200 could be rewarding. Use these Cricket Tips to place smarter bets on this exciting match!
As per Stake.com, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a better probability of winning the RCB vs PBKS IPL Prediction match. Check the win probability of the two teams below.
Now let’s move ahead and check how the players are expected to perform.
Both teams have aggressive openers. Hitting the first boundary, a 4, won’t be a tough ask for either of the teams. This is a safe bet. BET at: 1.10
If PBKS bats first, their openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran showcase an ultra-aggressive approach. Therefore, if you want to bet on this, take a risk only when PBKS bats first. BET at: 5.70
Virat Kohli has scored two fifties in 6 games so far. He is the leading run-getter in IPL at this venue, and we are backing him to score above 31.5. BET at: 1.83
Philip Salt will open the innings for RCB. The Englishman is known for taking high risks early on. Therefore, if you want to bet on Salt to score above 23.5, it is a 50-50 chance of winning the bet. BET at: 1.83
Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer is the man in form. The batter has amassed 250 runs in 6 innings so far with two fifties at a scintillating average of 62.50. Despite missing out on a good score in the last game against KKR, we are backing him to score above 27.5. BET at: 1.83
The young PBKS opener has already scored a 100 in his maiden IPL season and has gotten starts in almost all the matches so far. However, he will have his task cut out against the quality of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Therefore, Arya scoring above 20.5 could be a risky bet, but it’s worth a try. BET at: 1.83
With 9 wickets from 6 games, Josh Hazlewood has been the leading wicket taker for RCB this season. He is the man in form for the Royal Challengers, making him a safe bet to be the top bowler of the match. BET at: 3.50
After a quiet season early on, Yuzvendra Chahal roared back with a scintillating match-winning performance against KKR in the last game where he took 4 wickets. Chahal was a potent member of RCB in the past and has bowled at this venue the most in his IPL career. He knows this wicket very well and is expected to come good in this match. BET at: 8
Both teams have heavy-stroke players in their arsenal. The odds don’t separate the two sides much, and neither can we.
Punjab Kings batters have shown ultra-aggressive intent and are likely to hit more sixes compared to their counterparts.
Both teams have some really good power hitters and batters. We are expected to see a flurry of runs at M Chinnaswamy, and there’s nothing much to separate the two sides.
If we compare the bowling units of both sides, RCB bowlers have been disciplined and have done all the hard work. Therefore, betting on RCB bowlers to come good is a safe bet.
Matches Played: 33 RCB won: 16 PBKS won: 17 No Result: 0
When it comes to their head-to-head rivalry, RCB and PBKS are almost neck and neck. Out of 33 matches between the two teams, RCB has clinched victory in 16 games, while PBKS has edged ahead with 17 wins. However, recent history has favored RCB, as they’ve dominated the last two seasons with three consecutive wins across the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
How the two teams, i.e., Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, expected to fare in IPL 2025 Match no. 34? Let’s take a look.
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Paddikal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal IMPACT PLAYERS: Suyash Sharma
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal IMPACT PLAYERS: Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur
The pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been full of surprises this season. Known for being a haven for batters, it has unexpectedly offered early movement for pacers, thanks to a touch of grass on the surface. In the two games played here so far, bowlers with the new ball have found swing and seam, making life difficult for batters in the initial overs. If the conditions remain consistent, a score in the range of 160-180 could be considered competitive.
Bengaluru is expected to experience partly cloudy skies with light to moderate rainfall throughout the day. Temperatures will range between 22°C and 32°C, providing a warm and humid atmosphere. Thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 50 km/h are likely, which could impact the evening match. Keep an umbrella handy if you’re heading to the stadium!
The team winning the toss is expected to chase, as chasing is easy at this venue, courtesy of dew falling in the second innings, making it tough for the bowlers to bowl under lights.
The online live streaming of the IPL 2025 Match-34 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match across Star Sports Network.
Both teams have been playing some really good cricket and heading into this contest on the back of good form. RCB hasn’t won a game yet at their home, whereas PBKS has been doing well both at home and away. Based on the current form and the insights we have provided in this post, we are backing a win for Punjab Kings.