It’s the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 today, 29 May, between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). A win in this game will assure a place in the final, while the losing team will play in Qualifier 2 against the winner between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh has been an advantage for the batters, while bowlers are likely to find momentum, specifically spinners in the middle overs.
Head-to-Head
In 35 IPL matches played so far between these teams, PBKS lead with 18 wins, while RCB have won on 17 occasions.
Top 3 Fantasy Picks
Virat Kohli (RCB)
Kohli has been one of the top performers throughout this season and has already crossed the 600-run mark, including eight fifties. Hence, RCB fans will expect him to contribute the same way he has done so far.
Josh Inglis (PBKS)
The wicketkeeper-batter played quite the innings in the last match against the Mumbai Indians (MI), with a performance of 73 (42). Hence, he is expected to continue that momentum in this game.
Jitesh Sharma (RCB)
Jitesh Sharma, the Player of the Match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the last game, is expected to continue his momentum. He remained not out on 85* off 33 and sealed the win for his team.
Fantasy XI
Virat Kohli (C), Phil Salt (WK), Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Ravi Bishnoi, Shreyas Iyer (VC).
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