The Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 playoffs will see Punjab Kings (PBKS) facing off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 29 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. PBKS finished at the top of the league table with nine wins out of 14 matches, showcasing consistency with both bat and ball. In their last league game, they defeated Mumbai Indians with a convincing 7-wicket win, led by Josh Inglis’s impressive 73-run innings. RCB, on the other hand, secured second place with nine wins as well, based on a better net run rate. In their recent match, they chased down their highest-ever IPL target to beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets, with Jitesh Sharma playing a crucial role with an 85-run knock. Historically, RCB holds a slight advantage in the head-to-head record, winning 18 out of 35 encounters compared to PBKS’ 17 victories. The Dream11 Prediction Team 1 for PBKS vs RCB includes players like Prabhsimran Singh, Virat Kohli, and Krunal Pandya. Both teams will be looking to bring their A-game to secure a spot in the final, promising fans a thrilling showdown under the lights in Mullanpur.
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