The 34th match of the IPL 2025 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Friday, April 18, at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. As RCB looks for their first home win of the season, PBKS aim to strengthen their position on the points table with another victory.
Let’s take a look at the pitch conditions, weather forecast, and match stats ahead of this exciting clash.
Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known to heavily favor the batters, especially in the first innings. The flat surface and short boundaries make it easier to hit big shots, and we can expect plenty of sixes and high scores.
- Ideal Score Range: 190–210 runs
- First Innings: Better for batting
- Second Innings: Some help for pacers under lights
- Boundary Size: Short – suits aggressive batting
With such conditions, the toss could play a big role, and the team that wins it might choose to bat first to take full advantage of the pitch.
Weather Forecast – April 18, Bengaluru
According to AccuWeather, the weather in Bengaluru on match day will be warm and slightly humid.
- Max Temperature: 32°C
- Min Temperature: 22°C
- Rain Possibility: Light showers expected in the evening
- Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
If the rain arrives, it could impact the match outcome and possibly bring the DLS method into play.
Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats – IPL
- Total Matches Played: 97
- Bat First Wins: 41
- Chasing Wins: 52
- No Results: 4
Highest Score at the Venue:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – 287/3 vs RCB (2024)
Lowest Score at the Venue:
- RCB – 82 all out vs KKR (2008)
RCB & PBKS at Chinnaswamy
- RCB at Home (93 Matches):
- Wins: 43
- Losses: 45
- Tied: 1
- No Result: 4
- PBKS in Bengaluru (13 Matches):
- Wins: 5
- Losses: 8
RCB will be eager to bounce back after losing both of their previous home games this season. With the crowd behind them, they’ll be aiming to finally deliver a win for their loyal fans.
Expect a high-scoring thriller with both teams stacked with explosive batting line-ups. The team that wins the toss will likely have a strong edge, especially if they bat first and post a big total.
