IPL 2025: RCB vs PBKS Match Prediction – Virat Kohli vs Shreyas Iyer at Chinnaswamy | Lotus365 Match Prediction

 IPL 2025 RCB vs PBKS Match Prediction | Lotus365

The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and today’s match promises to be an exciting encounter as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The 34th match of the season is set to begin at 7:30 PM (IST) on April 18.

RCB vs PBKS: Team Standings & Form

RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, currently hold the 3rd position on the points table, with 4 wins out of 6 matches. On the other hand, PBKS, captained by Shreyas Iyer, also have 4 wins but a lower Net Run Rate (NRR) places them at 4th.

RCB vs PBKS: Head-to-Head

The all-time head-to-head record between these two teams stands at 33 matches, with RCB winning 16 of them and PBKS winning 17. However, RCB has won the last three encounters, including both meetings in IPL 2024 (by 4 wickets and 60 runs).

AI Predictions for RCB vs PBKS

According to Lotus365 Match Prediction, RCB holds a slight edge going into this clash. With the batting-friendly conditions at Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB’s explosive batting lineup, featuring Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Rajat Patidar, could prove too much for PBKS. The AI tools predict a high-scoring contest and expect RCB to win unless PBKS produce a remarkable chase.

Lotus365's Match Prediction suggests that it will be a razor-close contest, but RCB will have the upper hand due to their familiarity with the home conditions. The team's bowling attack, led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, is well-equipped to exploit the early swing and tackle the dew factor.

AI tools from Google Gemini and Grok also predict that RCB will edge out PBKS. However, PBKS’s openers and Yuzvendra Chahal’s spin could make it a nail-biting finish. Expect a thriller that could go down to the last over.

Elon Musk’s AI tool predicts a win for RCB by a margin of 10-15 runs or 6-8 wickets, unless PBKS’s top-order batsmen have a blazing start.

Fantasy Team Picks for RCB vs PBKS

To build a winning fantasy team, consider these top players:

Batters:

• Virat Kohli (RCB)

• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)

• Rajat Patidar (RCB)

• Shashank Singh (PBKS)

All-rounders:

• Glenn Maxwell (C)

• Liam Livingstone (VC)

• Krunal Pandya (PBKS)

Bowlers:

• Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)

• Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)

• Josh Hazlewood (RCB)

Wicketkeeper:

• Phil Salt (PBKS)

Who Will Win the IPL 2025 Match Today?

According to Lotus365 Match Prediction, RCB has a 54% chance of winning, with their explosive batting and home advantage making them slight favorites. However, PBKS’s impressive victory in their last match, where they defended 111 runs against KKR, will give them the confidence to put up a fight.

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