Hello, welcome back to Sports Jazbaa. Today, we will cover the 37th Match of the Indian Premier League between the Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The PBKS vs RCB IPL Dream11 Team, Dream11 Prediction, and Fantasy Tips will be discussed, along with full Stats and Information on every player.
This match will be played on 20th April at 3:30 P.M. IST
In this preview, we will discuss the probable playing11 of both teams. Dream11 Team will also be discussed here.
So, let’s start with the Pitch Report without wasting time.
Before discussing the match, you can join us on our Telegram Channel and YouTube Channels for final updates.
Match Details
Match | 37th Match, Indian Premier League |
Date | 20th April, 2025, Sunday |
Time | 3:30 P.M. IST |
Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh |
Streaming | JioHotstar |
TV | Star Sports Network |
Pitch Report
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
This wicket is a batting-friendly wicket that assists the batters only.
Bowlers find it very difficult to bowl here as they get no support from the pitch.
They have to be very consistent with their line and length if they want to perform in this match.
The wicket is flat, which means that batters score runs in huge numbers here.
Read out – Dream11 IPL Investment Strategy, Best Dream11 Investment Tips for IPL
In the last match, the pitch behaved 2-paced, resulting in a low-scoring match.
Overall, you can easily see a score above 200 on this wicket, but if the same pitch as last match will be used, then you will be informed on the telegram channel.
So, this is a batting-friendly wicket that assists the batters, but sometimes, the nature of the wicket changes because of different pitches in a single stadium.
Team Preview
Here is the team preview of both teams, which will help you get an idea of the teams.
PBKS
Punjab Kings is a decent team in the Indian Premier League.
PBKS is, batting-wise, a very strong team as they have high-quality batters in their team who are capable of scoring runs in huge numbers.
PBKS is bowling-wise, a very strong team as they have high-quality Spinners and Pacers who are capable of taking wickets in bundles.
RCB
RCB is the most followed team in the Indian Premier League.
RCB is, batting-wise, a very strong team as they have high-quality batters who are capable of scoring runs in most matches.
RCB is, bowling-wise a decent team as they have quality bowlers in their team, but lack quality in the spin bowling department.
PBKS VS RCB IPL Dream11 Team Prediction
PBKS is, batting-wise a very strong team and bowling-wise a very strong team as well.
RCB is, batting-wise, a very strong team and, bowling-wise, a decent team.
This is a home match for Punjab, but both teams are playing very well recently.
Punjab Kings have more quality players as compared to RCB, but Punjab Kings is not a trustworthy team.
Read out – Proven Dream11 Winning Strategy: How to Win Big in Fantasy Cricket
They can beat any team on their day and will lose against any team when their day is off.
This is going to be a 50/50 match as no one is a favourite to win this match.
Head To Head
Both teams have played 34 matches against each other, and there is neck-to-neck competition between these teams.
Punjab Kings won 18 matches out of 34 matches they played against each other, and RCB won 16 matches in return.
In this season, the last Head to Head was won by the Punjab Kings.
Probable Playing11
Here is the probable playing 11 of both teams.
PBKS
Player Name | Recent Form |
1. P Arya | 16, 22, 36, 103, 0 |
2. P Singh | 13, 30, 42, 0, 17 |
3. Shreyas Iyer | 7, 0, 82, 9, 10 |
4. Josh Inglis | 14, 2, 11, -, 120 |
5. Nehal Wadhera | 33*, 10, 27, 9, 62 |
6. Shashank Singh | 1, 18, 2, 52, 10 |
7. Marcus Stoinis | 7, 34+0w, 4+0w, 1+0w, 0w |
8. Marco Jansen | 2w, 3w, 0w, 34+0w, 3+1w |
9. X Bartlett | 1w, 11+1w, 27+2w, 1+0w, 21+3w |
10. A Singh | 2w, 1w, 1w, 0w, 1w |
11. Yuzi Chahal | 2w, 4w, 1w, 0w, 0w |
RCB
Player Name | Recent Form |
1. Phil Salt | 4, 65, 37, 4, 14 |
2. Virat Kohli | 1, 62, 22, 67, 7 |
3. Rajat Patidar | 23, -, 25, 64, 12 |
4. L Livingstone | 4, 0w, 4+0w, 0, 54+0w |
5. Jitesh Sharma | 2, -, 3, 40, 33 |
6. Tim David | 50*, -, 37, 1, 32 |
7. Krunal Pandya | 1+0w, 1w, 18+0w, 4w, 5+0w |
8. M Bhandage | 1, 0+2w, 0w, 3w, 0w |
9. Bhuvi Kumar | 2w, 1w, 2w, 1w, 1w |
10. Yash Dayal | 0w, 1w, 1w, 2w, 0w |
11. Josh Hazelwood | 3w, 1w, 0w, 2w, 1w |
Key Players
This is a high-quality match consisting of top-quality players, which makes it difficult for you to select 11 of these players. But why worry? We are here to assist you.
Captaincy Options
1. Virat Kohli –
- Technically Solid Batter âœ…đŸ”¥
- Recent Form âœ…đŸ”¥
- Consistent Performer âœ…đŸ”¥
Virat Kohli is a top Captaincy option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
He will open the innings and is a consistent performer in the IPL, who scores runs in most of the matches.
He is a technically solid batter who plays spin very well.
Read out – Updated Dream11 New Points System: Big Changes You Need to Know |
His recent performance is very impressive as he is scoring runs in most matches this season.
His numbers against Punjab Kings are very impressive, which makes him a top Captaincy option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
2. Marco Jansen –
- Recent Form âœ…đŸ”¥
- Wicket-Taking Bowler âœ…đŸ”¥
- Batting Backup âœ…đŸ”¥
Marco Jansen is another top Captaincy option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
He is bowling his full quota of overs in most matches and is picking wickets on a regular basis.
He is picking wickets in bundles and can bowl in death overs as well, which increases his chances of picking wickets.
He is a hard-hitting batter who can perform with the bat as well when needed, which gives an additional advantage.
He remains in the catching positions as well, which is another advantage of picking him as Captain.
So, Marco Jansen is a top Captaincy option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
3. Shreyas Iyer –
- Technically Solid Batter âœ…đŸ”¥
- Plays Spin Well âœ…đŸ”¥
- Attacking Intent âœ…đŸ”¥
Shreyas Iyer is a top Captaincy option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
He will bat in the top order, which will give him a full chance to score runs.
He is a technically solid batter who plays spin very well.
He plays with attacking intent, which consists of proper cricketing shots, making him a reliable option.
He is a consistent performer in the IPL and scores runs in most of the matches.
So, Shreyas Iyer is a top Captaincy option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
High Risk Options
1. Josh Inglis –
- Technically Solid Batter âœ…đŸ”¥
- Plays Spin Well âœ…đŸ”¥
- Fielding Advantage âœ…đŸ”¥
Josh Inglis is a top high-risk option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
He will bat in the middle order and is a technically solid batter who plays spin very well.
Though he failed to perform in both matches, his consistency in his career is very impressive.
When required, he can play with attacking intent as well, which is an additional advantage of picking him.
Read out – Smart Dream11 Investment Plan: Build a Winning Portfolio Today!
He will do Wicketkeeping, which gives an outside chance to contribute in the fielding section.
So, Josh Inglis is a top high-risk option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
2. Marcus Stoinis –
- Hard Hitter âœ…đŸ”¥
- Bowling Backup âœ…đŸ”¥
- All Round Performance âœ…đŸ”¥
Marcus Stoinis is a top high-risk option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
He will bat in the lower middle order, which is concerning, but because of the attacking brand of cricket by the Punjab Kings, he gets to bat in most matches.
He is a hard hitter who is known for his explosive batting, which makes him a good option.
He will contribute to the bowling section as well because he bowls 2/3 overs in most of the matches.
So, he will play as a proper all-rounder, which makes him a very good option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
High Risk Drop Options
1. P Arya –
- Inconsistent Player âœ…đŸ”¥
- Attacking Intent Only âœ…đŸ”¥
- Inexperienced Player âœ…đŸ”¥
P Arya is a top high-risk drop option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
He will open the innings for Punjab Kings and is known for his attacking brand of cricket.
He plays explosive innings in most matches, which makes him a risky option, as this increases the chances of losing a wicket.
Read out – Which is the Best Contest in Dream11 to Join?
He is an inexperienced player, which increases his chances of throwing wickets in the early stages of the game.
He is an Inconsistent player, which makes him a top high-risk drop option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
2. Bhuvi Kumar –
- Not a Wicket-Taking Bowler âœ…đŸ”¥
- Limited Death Overs Bowling âœ…đŸ”¥
- No extra advantage âœ…đŸ”¥
Bhuvi Kumar is another high-risk drop option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
He is a wicket-taking bowler, but his ability to pick wickets in bundles is not impressive, which makes him a drop option.
He will not bowl in death overs or will bowl 1 over only, which reduces his chances of picking wickets.
So, Bhuvi Kumar is another top high-risk drop option for your IPL Dream11 Team.
Dream11 Team
