Rain may disrupt the Indian Premier League 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. The India Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for Bengaluru until Sunday. The forecast predicts heavy showers with thunderstorms in the city, raising concerns over a possible washout or frequent delays during the match. According to AccuWeather, the temperature on April 18 is expected to remain between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels may hover around 65 percent and strong winds are likely to blow throughout the evening.
This match holds significance for both teams, as they are tied on points with four wins from six games each. Royal Challengers will look to register their first home win of the season while Punjab Kings aim to continue their momentum after a narrow victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.
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Pitch Report
The Chinnaswamy Stadium has surprisingly favoured bowlers this season. Known for its batting-friendly surface, the pitch has not delivered high-scoring games so far. Royal Challengers have lost both their home matches this season. Scattered rain and moisture may further assist bowlers. The team winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.
Match Timing and Broadcast
The toss is scheduled for 7 p.m. IST. The match will begin at 7.30 p.m. IST.
Fans in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
IPL 2025 RCB vs PBKS Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Playing XI: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
Punjab Kings’ Playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryansh Shedge
