PBKS vs RCB (IPL 2025) Qualifier 1 – Dream11 Tips, Pitch Report & Live Streaming Details!

The action is heating up in IPL 2025, and the first knockout clash is here. The high-stakes PBKS vs RCB (IPL 2025) Qualifier 1 is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST, hosted at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

With a direct ticket to the grand finale on the line, expect nothing short of fireworks as Punjab Kings (PBKS) face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in this epic showdown.

🏏 Match Overview

• Match: PBKS vs RCB – IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

• Date & Time: May 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

• Stakes: Winner goes straight to the IPL 2025 Final on June 3; loser gets another shot in Qualifier 2

🌱 Pitch Report – Mullanpur Stadium

• Surface Nature: Balanced but slightly batting-friendly; good bounce early with grip for spinners in the middle overs

• Avg. 1st Innings Score: 183

• Bowling Split:

  • Pacers: 62% overs, 142 wickets @ avg 21.4

  • Spinners: 38% overs, excel in mid-innings with dry surface support

• Boundaries: Short square (63m) and longer (70m) boundaries encourage big-hitting

• Toss Strategy: Bat first – pitch slows down under lights, chasing becomes tougher

• Weather: Partly cloudy, 24°C – ideal for uninterrupted cricket

🔥 Dream11 Tips – PBKS vs RCB

🧤 Wicketkeepers

• Phil Salt (RCB): Aggressive powerplay scorer, 331 runs this season – reliable opener

• Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): 499 runs, great form – a must-have opener

• Josh Inglis (PBKS): Inconsistent lately, optional pick

🏏 Batters

• Virat Kohli (RCB) – (C): 602 runs – King Kohli is in sensational form, great big-match record

• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – (VC): 514 runs – PBKS skipper anchors the innings well

• Priyansh Arya (PBKS): Aggressive young opener, 424 runs

• Rajat Patidar (RCB): 271 runs – due for a big knock in a crunch game

🔁 All-Rounders

• Marcus Stoinis (PBKS): Contributes in both innings, clutch player

• Krunal Pandya (RCB): 15 wickets, 105 runs – excels on spin-friendly tracks

• Romario Shepherd (RCB): Finisher and strike bowler – great differential pick

🎯 Bowlers

• Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): 18 wickets – RCB batters may find his angle tough

• Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS): Strong record at Mullanpur – wrist spin a weapon

• Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Key weapon in powerplay and death

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): Reliable in both phases of the innings

🧩 Suggested Dream11 Team

Alternate Bench Picks: Josh Inglis, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rajat Patidar

🎯 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

• Captain: Virat Kohli – big-match player, excellent consistency

• Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer – form player, leadership role

• Differentials: Chahal (if pitch aids spin), Patidar (if promoted up the order)

⚔️ Key Battles to Watch

• Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh: Left-arm angle could challenge Kohli, but he’s in red-hot form

• Shreyas Iyer vs Krunal Pandya: Middle-over duel, Iyer’s spin handling will be tested

• Arya vs Hazlewood: Can Arya’s flair tackle Hazlewood’s tight lines?

📺 Where to Watch – Live Telecast & Streaming

India

• TV: Star Sports 1, 1 HD, 3, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu & other regional channels

• Streaming: JioCinema / JioHotstar (Free with ads; 4K on Premium)

International

• USA/Canada: Willow TV

• UK: Sky Sports Cricket

• Australia: Fox Sports

• South Africa: SuperSport

• Middle East: beIN Sports

• Pakistan: Tapmad, Geo Super

📊 Head-to-Head Snapshot

• Total Matches Played: 35

• PBKS Wins: 18

• RCB Wins: 17

• IPL 2025 League Matches: 1-1 split

🔍 Match Context & Strategy

• PBKS Form: 9 wins in league stage – consistent top-order, strong finishers

• RCB Form: 9 wins as well, perfect away record, Kohli leading from the front

• Winner: Directly qualifies for Final

• Loser: Gets a second shot in Qualifier 2

🧠 Fantasy Strategy Tips

• Top Order Dominance: Target players like Kohli, Iyer, Arya, and Salt – pitch suits stroke play

• Bowling Mix: Combine spin (Chahal, Krunal) with powerplay/death specialists (Hazlewood, Arshdeep)

• Avoid: Josh Inglis (poor form), Liam Livingstone (may be replaced)

❓ FAQs – PBKS vs RCB (IPL 2025) Qualifier 1

Q1. What time does PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 start?
🕢 7:30 PM IST on May 29, 2025.

Q2. Where is the match being played?
🏟️ Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

Q3. Who are the top Dream11 captain choices?
🔥 Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are top picks. Chahal or Salt could be differentials.

Q4. What kind of pitch does Mullanpur offer?
Balanced with slight batting edge early. Spinners come into play mid-innings.

Q5. Where can I watch PBKS vs RCB live?
📺 Star Sports for TV, and JioCinema/JioHotstar for online streaming.