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The IPL 2025 encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) scheduled to be played at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru from 7:30 pm IST onwards has been delayed due to rain.
Both teams are currently positioned in the top half of the points table, with RCB at third and PBKS closely trailing at fourth.
Rain threat looms over Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 clash
Bengaluru’s weather on match day has become a significant talking point ahead of the clash. According to multiple forecasts, including AccuWeather and the Indian Meteorological Department, there is a likelihood of scattered rain showers and thunderstorms during the evening hours. Temperatures are expected to hover around 28°C, dropping to about 27°C by the mid-night, with skies giving way to thunderstorms in some parts of the city.
But there’s no need to panic because outfield dries remarkably quick at this venue and a mouth-watering cricket match is waiting for cricket fans!
Humidity levels are expected to be moderately high, ranging between 55-70%, which, combined with the evening dew, could affect the ball’s grip, particularly making it difficult for spinners to maintain control as the match progresses.
Head-to-Head record between RCB and PBKS
Matches played: 33 | RCB won: 16 | PBKS won: 17
Despite winning the last three encounters, RCB still trail in the overall record.
RCB vs PBKS: Probable XI of both teams
Predicted XI of RCB: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal; Impact player – Suyash Sharma
Predicted XI of PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh; Impact player – Vijaykumar Vyshak
