PBKS vs RCB Betting Tips – RCB a strong contender in first qualifier of IPL 2025

By Site Editor

28 May 2025

Site Editor 28 May 2025

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Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore finish top in IPL 2025.
RCB enters the playoff with strong momentum after a historic chase.
Josh Hazlewood returns for RCB; PBKS misses Marco Jansen.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Jitesh Sharma (Getty Images)

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Punjab Kings and RCB finished the league stage of IPL 2025 as the two top teams, which means they will face off in a match that will send the winner straight to the final of the season.

RCB are coming off a sensational win against LSG on Tuesday that pushed them above Gujarat Titans and into the first qualifier of IPL 2025.

PBKS Form

Punjab’s form has been exceptional right through the tournament. In a straight qualifier into the top two, Punjab beat Mumbai Indians in Jaipur in their last league stage game, led by fifties from Josh Inglis and Priyansh Arya.

From a bowling standpoint, Punjab will be looking at their spearhead Arshdeep Singh in the absence of Marco Jansen, who will miss the game to prepare for the WTC final.

PBKS Team News

While Jansen is missing, Punjab may have Yuzvendra Chahal back for the first qualifier.

RCB Form

Chasing a mammoth score, RCB rode on a sublime performance from Jitesh Sharma to carry them to their biggest chase in IPL history against Lucknow. Virat Kohli scored his eighth fifty of the season to anchor the chase.

RCB’s bowling came under the scanner again as they were taken for their second 220-plus total in succession.

RCB Team News

Josh Hazlewood should slot straight back into the XI for the first qualifier after he joined the team ahead of their last group stage game.

Verdict

Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru

This is an even-money contest, which means you will almost double your money if you get your prediction correct. Punjab will miss Marco Jansen while RCB welcome back one of their best bowlers in Hazlewood. RCB have plenty of momentum and confidence after their last victory, which should certainly hold them in good stead before the first qualifier.

RCB to win

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