The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues with an exciting clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, April 18. RCB aims to maintain their winning streak, while PBKS looks to build momentum after a historic low-score defense against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Match Details

• Fixture: RCB vs PBKS
   
• Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
   
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
   
• Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
   
• Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
   
• Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
   
• Live Streaming: JioCinema app and website​

Weather Forecast

Bengaluru is expected to experience hot and humid conditions on match day, with temperatures around 34°C during the day and dropping to approximately 25°C in the evening. Humidity levels are anticipated to be around 35%. There is no significant chance of rain, ensuring uninterrupted play.

Pitch Report

Traditionally known as a batting-friendly venue, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium offers a flat surface and short boundaries, favoring high-scoring games. However, recent matches have seen a mix of high and low scores, partly due to changes in the pitch and drainage systems. The dew factor in evening games can make bowling challenging in the second innings, often leading teams to prefer chasing.

Teams' Recent Form

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): RCB has started the season strongly, securing victories in their opening matches. The team boasts a formidable batting lineup, including Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and Glenn Maxwell.​
   
• Punjab Kings (PBKS): PBKS made headlines by defending the lowest total in IPL history against KKR. With a balanced squad featuring Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, and Sam Curran, they aim to continue their winning momentum.​

What to Expect

Given the batting-friendly nature of the pitch and the strong lineups of both teams, fans can anticipate a high-scoring encounter. The toss could play a crucial role, with the team winning it likely to opt for chasing, considering the dew factor in evening matches.​

Stay tuned for an exciting match as RCB and PBKS battle it out in IPL 2025!