PUN vs BLR, Match Winner Prediction: Punjab Kings are set to clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 37th match of Indian Premier League. This match will take place at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on 20th April at 3:30 PM IST.
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings are currently in 2nd place and have won five out of seven matches. They won their most recent match by 5 wickets after successfully chasing down a target of 95 against BLR. In that match, Priyansh Arya added 16 off 11 balls, while Nehal Wadhera spearheaded the attack with a scorching 33 from 19 deliveries. In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen took two wickets each.
Royal Chellangers Bengaluru
On the other hand, Royal Chellangers Bengaluru are fourth in the rankings after four victories from seven games. They recently suffered a crushing defeat to the Punjab Kings. In that match, Rajat Patidar contributed 23 runs off 18 balls in that match, while Tim David played a scorching innings of 50 runs off 26 balls. In the bowling department, Josh Hazlewood took three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets.
The 37th match of the IPL will be crucial for both teams, especially for BLR. Having defeated BLR in a prior match, Punjab Kings seem to win today’s match. On the other hand, BLR lost their last match against PUN, but the team is strong and continuously performing well and can bounce back.
PUN vs BLR Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Royal Chellangers Bengaluru, 37th Match |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST, Sunday, April 20th, 2025 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mohali |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
At Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, the pitch is versatile for both batters and bowlers. It will offer a flat and decent surface where the ball nicely comes on bat and help batters to set high scores. Pacers will get early swings and momentum, but as the game progresses, spinners are likely to take the charge. At Maharaja Yadavindra Stadium, a total of 8 IPL matches were played here, in which the batting first had upper hands. But as per the previous match, the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 34-32°C Sunny |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 47-48% Humidity with 15% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 180-210 |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 5 (62.50%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 (37.50%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 4 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 4 (50.00%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 103 – P Arya (Punjab Kings) vs CSK on 08/04/2025 |
| Best Bowling | 4/28 – Y S Chahal (Punjab Kings) vs KKR on 15/04/2025 |
| Highest Team Innings | 219/6 – Punjab Kings vs CSK on 08/04/2025 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 95 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings on 15/04/2025 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | N/A |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 21.63 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.63 |
| Average Score Batting First | 171.50 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 34 |
|---|---|
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 16 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 18 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
PUN vs BLR Today’s Probable 11
| Punjab Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | Phil Salt |
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) | Virat Kohli |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Rajat Patidar (c) |
| Josh Inglis | Liam Livingstone |
| Nehal Wadhera | Jitesh Sharma (wk) |
| Shashank Singh | Krunal Pandya |
| Marcus Stoinis | Tim David |
| Marco Jansen | Manoj Bhandage |
| Harpreet Brar | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Yuzvendra Chahal/ Xavier Bartlett | Yash Dayal |
| Arshdeep Singh | Josh Hazlewood / Suyash Sharma |
Key Players to Watch Out in PUN vs BLR Match
Top Batters
Shreyas Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer has played a total of 15 matches against BLR, where he scored a total of 400 runs with the highest of 67 and with the average of 28.57.
- At MYSCS, Shreyas played a total of 3 matches, in which he scored only 19 and with the highest of 10 runs.
Nehal Wadhera
- At MYSCS, Nehal has played a total of 3 matches where he scored a total of 81 runs with the highest of 62.
- Nehal has played a total of 3 matches against BLR, where he scored a total of 106 runs with the highest of 62 and with the average of 106.00.
Also keep your eyes on – Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh.
Virat Kohli
- Virat has played a total of 33 matches against PUN, where he scored a total of 1031 runs with the highest of 113 and with the average of 34.37.
- At MYSCS, Virat hasn’t played a single match, so he can be a good choice for today’s match.
Phil Salt
- Phil Salt has played 4 matches against PUN, where he scored a total of 126 runs with the highest of 75 and with the average of 42.00.
- At MYSCS, Salt hasn’t played a single match.
Also keep your eyes on – Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma.
PUN vs BLR Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | 123 | 3384 Runs | 97 | 130.90 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 26 | 534 Runs | 64 | 143.16 |
| Virat Kohli | 259 | 8253 Runs | 113 | 132.23 |
| Phil Salt | 28 | 865 Runs | 89 | 177.25 |
Top Bowlers
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- He has played a total of 22 matches against BLR, in which he took a total of 31 wickets with the best of 5/19.
- At MYSCS, he played only a single match, in which he took a total of two wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Krunal Pandya.
Yuzvendra Chahal
- He has played a total of 8 matches against BLR, in which he took a total of 8 wickets with the best of 2/11.
- At MYSCS, he played a total of 4 matches and took 5 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Arshdeep Singh.
PUN vs BLR Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 182 | 189 Wickets | 7.57 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 167 | 213 Wickets | 7.89 |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket, Power Play Analysis Last 10 T20s
| Innings | Match Results (Wickets) | Total Matches with Wickets | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 3w, 1w, 3w, 0w, 0w, 1w, 1w, 2w, 2w, 0w | 7/10 | 70% |
| 2nd Innings | 3w, 2w, 3w, 3w, 4w, 1w, 3w, 5w, 0w, 3w | 9/10 | 90% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Number of Matches (w) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 0w, 3w, 4w | 80% |
| 2nd Innings | 3w, 0w, 2w | 80% |
Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in the second innings, so probably wickets can fall in the second innings.
- However, we can also take the risk of dropping one of the openers in the first inning also.
PUN vs BLR 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 | PUN |
| Scenario 2 | Punjab Kings | Bowling | 55-60 | 180-210 | BLR |
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between PUN vs BLR?
As per the head-to-head PUN is ahead looking at the previous match which was against BLR, PUN performed brilliantly and can win today’s match also.
What is the Head-to-Head record of PUN vs BLR?
PUN and BLR have played a total of 34 matches, in which PUN won 18 matches and BLR won 16.
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 Yuzvendra Chahal.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
BLR 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.
