RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2025 34th Match Results

updated：Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 5 wickets.

It was a wild, rain-shortened rollercoaster at Chinnaswamy, and the bowlers were the stars of the show! Punjab Kings’ bowling crew came out firing—Arshdeep, Chahal, Jansen, Brar… everyone chipped in and had Royal Challengers Bengaluru reeling at 43/7 before Tim David turned into Hulk mode. He thumped an unbeaten 50 off 26 balls, smacking three sixes in the final over to drag RCB to 95. Still, it felt like too little, too late.

 

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Chasing 96 sounded easy, but Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar weren’t going down quietly. PBKS stumbled early, but Nehal Wadhera showed nerves of steel. After a sketchy start, he flipped the switch—slamming boundaries left and right, including a cheeky six over fine leg and a sizzling drive through cover. With just a few runs needed, Marcus Stoinis wrapped it up in style, handing Punjab a cool five-wicket win and RCB yet another home heartbreak.

+2⃣ before heading back home! ❤️pic.twitter.com/H0gPFSVLSO

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 18, 2025

RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2025 34th Match Pre-Match Chat:

The 34th match of IPL 2025 will be held on April 18th at 7:30 PM IST at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS). Last year, in IPL 2024, the two teams met twice, with RCB winning both matches. Notably, in the 58th match of IPL 2024, RCB, as the away team, challenged PBKS at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, and won by a massive margin of over 60 runs. When RCB played at home, they surpassed PBKS’s score with 4 wickets remaining, securing an easy win. PBKS struggled to counter RCB’s aggression. In this upcoming match, PBKS will have to travel to Bengaluru to challenge RCB, who will have the advantage of playing at home. It seems that PBKS has a tough road ahead.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB’s) Key Players to Watch

• Virat Kohli: As one of the best players in the world, Kohli’s performance at the top of the order is critical for RCB’s success. His ability to anchor the innings and build partnerships is essential.
• Tim David: Known for his aggressive batting, especially in the death overs, David’s big-hitting capabilities are crucial for RCB’s finishing role.
• Josh Hazlewood: Hazlewood’s bowling in the powerplay and death overs can be extremely impactful, and he can be key in taking early wickets and controlling the middle overs.
• Krunal Pandya: As an all-rounder, Krunal’s spin bowling and ability to contribute with the bat in the middle order make him an important player for RCB.

Punjab Kings (PBKS’s) Key Players to Watch

• Shreyas Iyer: The captain and a top-order batter, Shreyas’s leadership and consistency are crucial for PBKS, both as a run-scorer and captain.
• Glenn Maxwell: Maxwell’s explosive batting and ability to bowl useful spin make him one of the most impactful players in all formats. His ability to turn the game around is vital for PBKS.
• Arshdeep Singh: A key bowler in the death overs, Arshdeep’s ability to execute yorkers and variations is vital to restrict the opposition in the final overs.
• Lockie Ferguson: Known for his pace, Ferguson’s ability to get early breakthroughs in the powerplay and keep the pressure on during middle overs is important for PBKS.

IPL 2025 34th Match Possible Squad List

RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2025 34th Match Details:

Match Name: IPL 2025 34th match

Match Date: 18th April 2025

Match Time: 07:30 PM IST

Competing Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings (RCB vs PBKS)

Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins

IPL 2025 34th Match Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium

Stadium Capacity: Approximately 40,000 spectators

Stadium Address: Mahatma Gandhi Rd, near Cubbon Road, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India

Stadium Features: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the most renowned international cricket stadiums in Bengaluru, India. The construction of the stadium took approximately five years, and in the same year it was completed and inaugurated, it hosted an international match between India and the West Indies. Initially, the stadium was named the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Stadium, but in 1980, it was renamed M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in honor of the former BCCI and KSCA president. Currently, it serves as the home ground for both the Indian national cricket team and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL. Additionally, it holds the distinction of being India’s first cricket stadium to be fully powered by solar energy.

IPL 2025 Next Match:

IPL 2025 35th match GT vs DC on April 19 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

More RCB-Related Matches：

• IPL 2025 37th match PBKS vs RCB on April 20 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
• IPL 2025 42nd match RCB vs RR on April 24 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• IPL 2025 46th match DC vs RCB on April 27 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

More PBKS-Related Matches：

• IPL 2025 44th match KKR vs PBKS on April 26 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• IPL 2025 49th match CSK vs PBKS on April 30 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• IPL 2025 54th match PBKS vs LSG on May 4 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala