We’ve reached the halfway mark of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, and match number 37 promises to be a cracker. Punjab Kings (PBKS) will host Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, Punjab, on Sunday afternoon. This is the first clash of the doubleheader and is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.
Punjab Kings are showing signs of being a team capable of going all the way and lifting the ultimate trophy. If that happens, it will be a historic achievement for a franchise that has been part of the league since its inception but is yet to win a title. However, with the kind of performances PBKS are delivering this season, this could finally be the campaign where the trophy heads to Punjab.
For RCB, the journey has been more or less similar to Punjab. They too are one of the few original teams still chasing their maiden IPL title. But there are signs this season that the Bangalore outfit could finally break that trend. They appear to have a more balanced squad this time around.
IPL 2025 PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report, Venue Stats
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters can expect consistent bounce, making stroke play rewarding, especially in the early stages of the match. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play and making shot-making more challenging. Pace bowlers who hit hard lengths can also find assistance, particularly with the new ball. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first to capitalize on the favorable batting conditions early on.
Here are some IPL stats of Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh:
| Category | Stat/Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Hosted | 8 |
| Wins Batting First | 5 (62.5%) |
| Wins Batting Second | 3 (37.5%) |
| Pitch Report | Balanced. |
| Last Match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | PBKS defended lowest total, defeated KKR by 16 runs. |
| Highest Team Score | 219/6 by Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings (IPL 2025). |
| Lowest Team Score | 95 all out by KKR against PBKS (2025). |
| Average First-Innings Score | 178 |
| Average First-Innings Winning Score | 168 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 177/6 – Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals (2024) |
| Lowest Total Defended | 182/9 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (2024) |
| Highest Individual Score | 103 off 42 by Priyansh Arya against CSK (IPL 2025). |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/28 – Yuzvendra Chahal for Punjab Kings (2025). |
IPL 2025 PBKS vs RCB Highest Team Totals at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
| Team | Total | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 219/6 | Chennai Super kings | 2025 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 205/4 | Punjab Kings | 2025 |
| Chennai Super kings | 201/5 | Punjab Kings | 2025 |
| Mumbai Indians | 192/7 | Punjab Kings | 2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 182/9 | Punjab Kings | 2024 |
Related IPL PBKS vs KKR Today Match Prediction
PBKS vs RCB: Top three individual score at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
| Player | Runs | Balls | Team | Opponent |
| Priyansh Arya | 103 | 42 | Punjab Kings | Chennai Super kings |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 78 | 53 | Mumbai Indians | Punjab Kings |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 76 | 42 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Punjab Kings |
| Devon Conway | 69 | 49 | Chennai Super kings | Punjab Kings |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 67 | 45 | Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Kings |
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