BLR vs PUN, Match Winner Prediction: Royal Challengers Begaluru are set to clash with Punjab Kings in the 34th match of Indian Premier League. This match will take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on 18th April at 7:30 PM IST.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have won four of their last six games, are presently in third position. They easily chased down a target of 173 in their most recent match against the Rajasthan Royals, winning by 9 wickets. In that match, Phil Salt smashed 65 off 33 balls, while Virat Kohli scored 62 off 45 balls. In the bowling department, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar each took one wicket.
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings are currently in fourth place in the standings and have won four out of six matches. Their last match was against KKR, which they won by 16 runs. In that match, Prabhsimran Singh smashed 30 off 15 balls, while Priyansh Arya scored 22 off 12 balls. In the bowling department, the most impressive player with the ball was Yuzvendra Chahal, who took four wickets, followed by Arshdeep Singh, who took one more.
The 34th match of the IPL will be crucial for both teams, as both want to climb higher. Therefore, today’s match will be worth watching, and fans can expect a thrilling innings from both sides.
BLR vs PUN Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, 34th Match |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Friday, April 18th, 2025 |
| Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Updates
At Chinnaswamy Stadium, the pitch is suited for bowlers. It will offer a flat bounce surface which helps pacers to emerge wickets. Batters can struggle here, although if they understand the pitch’s behaviour, they can set high scores. At Chinnaswamy, a total of 97 IPL matches have been played here, in which the chasing team have upper hands. And as per the last match, the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 32-25°C Clear |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 45-76% Humidity with 00% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 170-190 |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Records
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 97 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 41 (42.27%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 52 (53.61%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 52 (53.61%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 41 (42.27%) |
| Matches with No Result | 4 (4.12%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 175* – C H Gayle (BLR) vs Pune Warriors on 23/04/2013 |
| Best Bowling | 4/9 – S Badree (BLR) vs Mumbai Indians on 14/04/2017 |
| Highest Team Innings | 287/3 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs BLR on 15/04/2024 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 82 – BLR vs Kolkata Knight Riders on 18/04/2008 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 186/3 – Deccan Chargers vs BLR on 08/04/2010 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.02 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.80 |
| Average Score Batting First | 167.80 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 33 |
|---|---|
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 16 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 17 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
BLR vs PUN Today’s Probable 11
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings |
|---|---|
| Philip Salt | Prabhsimran Singh (wk) |
| Virat Kohli | Priyansh Arya |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | Shashank Singh |
| Liam Livingstone | Marcus Stoinis |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Glenn Maxwell |
| Tim David | Nehal Wadhera |
| Krunal Pandya | Lockie Ferguson / Vyshak Vijaykumari |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Marco Jansen |
| Josh Hazlewood | Arshdeep Singh |
| Yash Dayal / Suyash Sharma | Yuzvendra Chahal |
Key Players to Watch Out in BLR vs PUN Match
Top Batters
Virat Kohli
- Virat Kohli is a right-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played 258 IPL matches (2008-25), in which he scored runs with an average of 39.10.
- At Chinnaswamy, he has played a total of 88 matches where he scored a total of 3069 runs with the highest of 113.
- Virat played a total of 32 matches against PUN, where he scored a total of 1030 runs with the highest of 113 and with the average of 35.52.
Rajat Patidar
- Rajat Patidar is a right-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played 33 IPL matches (2022-25), in which he scored runs with an average of 35.17.
- At Chinnaswamy, he has played a total of 9 matches where he scored a total of 192 runs with the highest of 52.
- Rajat Patidar has played a total of 4 matches against PUN, where he scored a total of 130 runs with the highest of 55 and with the average of 32.50.
Also keep your eyes on – Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma.
Shreyas Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer is a right-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played 122 IPL matches (2015-24), in which he scored runs with an average of 33.43.
- Shreyas Iyer has played a total of 14 matches against BLR, where he scored a total of 393 runs with the highest of 67 and with the average of 30.23.
- At Chinnaswamy, Shreyas played a total of 5 matches, in which he scored only 178 and with the highest of 67 runs.
Prabhsimran Singh
- Prabhsimran Singh is a right-handed batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played 40 IPL matches (2019-25), and scored runs with an average of 22.97.
- Prabhsimran Singh has played 4 matches against BLR, where he scored a total of 84 runs with the highest of 46 and with the average of 21.00.
- At Chinnaswamy, Prabhsimran Singh played only a single match where he scored 25 runs.
Also keep your eyes on – Glenn Maxwell, Priyansh Arya.
BLR vs PUN Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 258 | 8252 Runs | 113 | 132.28 |
| Rajat Patidar | 33 | 985 Runs | 112 | 159.38 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 122 | 3377 Runs | 97 | 131.14 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 40 | 919 Runs | 103 | 149.43 |
Top Bowlers
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Jasprit Bumrah is a right-arm pace bowler.
- He has played 181 IPL matches (2011-2025) and claimed 187 wickets.
- He has played a total of 21 matches against PUN, in which he took a total of 29 wickets with the best of 5/19.
- At Chinnaswamy, he played a total of 11 matches and took 12 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Krunal Pandya.
Yuzvendra Chahal
- Yuzvendra Chahal is a right-arm spin bowler.
- He has played 166 IPL matches (2013-2025) and claimed 211 wickets.
- He has played a total of 21 matches against PUN, in which he took a total of 32 wickets with the best of 4/25.
- At Chinnaswamy, he played a total of 41 matches and took 52 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Arshdeep Singh.
BLR vs PUN Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Total Runs in IPL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 181 | 187 Wickets | 5078 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 166 | 211 Wickets | 4797 |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Power Play Analysis Last 10 T20s
| Innings | Match Results | Wins (W) | Total Matches | Winning Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 3w, 0w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 4w, 2w, 0w, 0w, 2w | 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 2nd Innings | 0w, 3w, 0w, 2w, 0w, 2w, 1w, 3w, 0w, 3w | 6 | 10 | 60% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Number of Matches (w) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 2w, 3w | 100% |
| 2nd Innings | 3w, 1w | 100% |
Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in the first innings, so probably wickets can fall in the first innings.
- However, we can also take the risk of dropping one of the openers in the second inning.
BLR vs PUN Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bowling | 50-55 | 160-180 | BLR |
| Scenario 2 | Punjab Kings | Bowling | 55-60 | 180-200 | PUN |
Also See:.
- Glenn Maxwell vs RCB Stats and Records
- Prabhsimran Singh vs RCB Stats and Records
- Yuzvendra Chahal vs RCB Stats and Records
- Arshdeep Singh vs RCB Stats and Records
- Shreyas Iyer vs RCB Stats and Records
- Virat Kohli vs PBKS Stats and Records
- Rajat Patidar vs PBKS Stats and Records
- Tim David vs PBKS Stats and Records
- Yash Dayal vs PBKS Stats and Records
- Krunal Pandya vs PBKS Stats and Records
- Liam Livingstone vs PBKS Stats and Records
- Devdutt Padikkal vs PBKS Stats and Records
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between BLR vs PUN?
As per the head-to-head PUN is ahead but looking at the previous matches, BLR are continuously performing well and seem strong. So BLR can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of BLR vs PUN?
BLR and PUN have played a total of 33 matches, in which BLR won 16 matches and PUN won 17.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
PUN will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
