PBKS vs RCB / Will the batsmen show their magic in Mullanpur or will the bowlers dominate again?

PBKS vs RCB: The 37th league match of IPL 2025 is going to bring tremendous thrill for cricket lovers, in which the teams of Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face each other on 20 April at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, near Chandigarh.

This season, Punjab Kings have performed very impressively under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. The team has won 5 out of 7 matches played so far and has maintained a strong position in the points table. On the other hand, the RCB team has also put in all its strength, but they have won only 4 out of 7 matches so far. In such a situation, this match is considered to be a do or die for RCB, where victory can strengthen their playoff chances.

Mullanpur pitch: Mysterious but decisive

The pitch of Mullanpur has always been in the news and this time too it can play an important role in deciding the direction of the match. The last match on this ground made headlines when the Kolkata Knight Riders team could not even achieve the modest target of 112 runs.

On this pitch, batsmen find it easy to score runs initially, but as the pitch gets old, bowlers, especially spinners and slow bowlers, get help. Out of the 8 IPL matches played on this ground so far, the team batting first has won 5 times, which shows that winning the toss and batting first can be a wise decision.

Punjab Kings' home record: Challenging but on the path of improvement

The stadium in Mullanpur may be considered the home ground of Punjab Kings, but till now their performance here has been mixed. Out of the 8 matches played on this ground, they have been able to win only 3. However, in the current season, the team has shown improvement in its performance by winning 2 out of 3 matches played here.

This stadium is known for giving an average first innings score of 170-175 runs, which makes it clear that the batsmen will have to keep their strategy very clear in the beginning. Chasing runs in the second innings has always been challenging, so the team winning the toss in this match will have to keep in mind the strategy as well as the mood of the pitch.

Importance of the match and expectations of the audience

This match of IPL 2025 is not only important from the point of view of the points table, but can also prove to be decisive for the reputation and morale of both the teams. Punjab Kings will try to score a hat-trick of wins on home ground, while RCB will want to strengthen their position with a win at all costs.

Cricket lovers are very excited about this match, and the stadium is expected to be packed to the brim. All eyes will be not only on the big stars, but also on the movement of the pitch and strategic decisions.