The IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League) Qualifier 1 match between the Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Both clubs have dominated the league stage, capturing the top two spots on the points table, with Punjab now leading and Bengaluru in second.
Interestingly, this will be the first time these two teams face off in a playoff. In their 35 prior meetings, Punjab Kings have won 18 matches and RCB have won 17, making it a closely contested rivalry. With both sides well-balanced and ready to grasp the opportunity, Qualifier 1 promises to be an exciting match.
IPL stats & records – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
| Matches Played | 09 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 05 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 04 |
| Matches With No Result | 01 |
| Matches Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 174 |
| Highest Team Total | 219 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 174 |
Top player battles to watch in PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1- IPL 2025
1. Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh
The tournament’s leading run-scorer, Virat Kohli, is set to face the left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh in the crucial Qualifier 1 game. Kohli has scored 93 runs off 51 deliveries against Arshdeep but has been dismissed twice by him. This intense battle could have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
2. Shreyas Iyer vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The tournament’s leading run-scorer, Virat Kohli, is set to face the left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh in the crucial Qualifier 1 game. Kohli has scored 93 runs off 51 deliveries against Arshdeep but has been dismissed twice by him. This intense battle could have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
