RCB and PBKS lock horns in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 on May 29 at Mullanpur, both chasing their maiden title. With high stakes and fiery form, this clash promises playoff fireworks.
Pitch Report: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur
Mullanpur's pitch has offered a fair contest between bat and ball in IPL 2025, with early movement for pacers and grip for spinners later on. As the surface settles, batters can capitalize, making 170-180 a par first-innings score.
Key Venue Stats (IPL 2025)
- Highest Team Total: 228/4 – PBKS vs DC (2025)
- Lowest Team Total: 121 – SRH vs PBKS (2025)
- Highest Individual Score: 103 (39) – Priyansh Arya (PBKS) vs MI
- Best Bowling Figures: 4/19 – Arshdeep Singh vs KKR
- Average 1st Innings Score: ~175
- Win Rate Batting First: ~55%
Venue Performers to Watch at Mullanpur
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Virat Kohli – The orange cap holder with 600+ runs in IPL 2025, Kohli thrives when RCB needs stability and aggression up top.
- Josh Hazlewood – His accuracy and experience make him a key threat, especially in powerplay conditions suited for seamers.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Priyansh Arya – The breakout star of IPL 2025 with a 39-ball century, Arya is a powerplay enforcer tailor-made for flat tracks.
- Arshdeep Singh – Mullanpur's local hero and PBKS spearhead, Arshdeep has dominated the venue with early strikes and death-over control.
Fantasy Captaincy Choices
- Captain: Virat Kohli / Priyansh Arya
- Vice-Captain: Arshdeep Singh / Jitesh Sharma
Head-to-Head Record (RCB vs PBKS)
- Total Matches: 33
- Punjab Kings Wins: 17
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins: 16
- Last Meeting: RCB won by 24 runs (IPL 2025)
