Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will collide today (April 18) in IPL 2025. The 34th game of this season will take place in the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. It starts at 7:30 pm. Virat Kohli’s RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, sits at number 3 on the points table. They have so far only achieved 4 wins in 6 games. PBKs also achieved 4 wins in 6 games. But with a lower net run (NRR), Shreyas Iyer’s boys at number 4. RCB vs PBKS: head-to-head Bengaluru and Punjab have played 33 IPL matches so far. The statistics are currently quite balanced. RCB has won 16 times so far, while the Kings have won 17 times. In IPL 2024, these two teams played twice against each other. Bengaluru won both games, with 4 wickets and 60 runs respectively. Even in IPL 2023, RCB won the only meeting. So, Bengaluru overcame Punjab in the last three encounters. RCB vs PBKS: AI forecast Let’s see what AI predicts about today’s RCB vs PBKS match on IPL 2025. Chatgpt predicts a “razor competition”. M. Chinnaswamy stage is a running place, and RCB knows it like the back of their hand. Expect 200+ total and a six-speed competition, says the opening tool. According to its prediction, RCB will win unless Punjab pulls out a chase. Expect it to be a highlight, possibly a last thriller. Google Gemini predicts an even game on paper. However, RCB has a slight lead because they play in Chinnaswamy Stadium. According to the AI instrument, RCB’s explosive batting setup, if it clicks at home, is incredibly difficult to stop. PBKS, on the other hand, has the firepower to compete. Nevertheless, their bowling attack can sometimes be contradictory, which can be expensive on a flat Chinnaswamy wicket. Google Gemini’s prediction says Royal Challengers Bengaluru will win, but it will be a highlight of the nail bite. Grok also predicts that RCB will have an advantage if they play at home. Chinnaswamy’s batting -friendly conditions match RCB’s aggressive fighters (Kohli, Phil Salt, Patidar). Their bowling, led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, is better equipped to use early swing and dew. Elon Musk’s AI instrument says RCB will win with a narrow margin (10-15 runs or 6-8 wickets) unless the openers of PBKS Berserk or Chahal turn a web. RCB vs PBKS: Fantasy Team Batters: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar, Shashank Singh All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell (C), Liam Livingstone (VC), Krunal Pandya Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeph, Josh Hazlewood Wicketkeeper: PBKS: Who will win? Crictracker predicts that the Bowling team will win the game first. Google Match Prediction says the Royal Challengers have a 54% chance to win. We also expect RCB to win tonight. But Punjab’s confidence must be sky -high after defending 111 against KKR in the last match. Stay up to date with all the actions from the IPL 2025. Look at the IPL 2025 schedule, follow the latest IPL 2025 points table and follow the top performers with the orange cap and purple cap. First published: 18 Apr 2025, 10:19 am Ist
IPL RCB vs PBKS match Today: AI forecasts, Fantasy Team; Battle between Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer by Chinnaswamy | Mint
