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PBKS VS RCB: Due to the qualifier contest, there will be tremendous pressure on both teams. On the one hand the weather can spoil a little game, on the other hand the changing mood of the pitch will also affect the strategy of the teams. Now it has to be seen who takes his team to the finals among Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer.
PBKS vs RCB: The first qualifier match of the playoffs of IPL 2025 will be played between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. The winning team in this high-voltage match will reach the finals directly, while the losing team will get another chance to reach the finals. This is the biggest question before the match, will the weather disrupt and who will get an increase with the pitch?
How will the weather of Mohali be today?
There is a possibility of light drizzle in Mohali today, but there is no possibility of cancellation of the match. Talking about the temperature, it is estimated to be around 37 degrees Celsius. At the same time, if you talk about wind, then it is likely to run at a speed of 14 km/h. With this, there will be cloudy, light showers may occur but there is no warning of heavy rain. Due to which the entire 20-20 overs are expected.
Mullanpur pitch report
The pitch of the New PCA Stadium is generally considered favorable for batsmen, but this season has seen a little change. Talking about the mood of the pitch, the team batting first can benefit. At the same time, the average score of 190-200 can be worth winning the match. With this, spinners can play an important role in the middle overs. Talking about the powerplay, batsmen can score fast in the initial overs. This season, 3 out of the 4 matches played here have won the first batting team, which is clear that it can be beneficial to bat first after winning the toss.
Who is heavy in Punjab vs Bengaluru?
So far, both teams have come face to face 35 times. While RCB has won 17 matches on one side, PBKS has won 18 matches. Till now, the match has been very thorny and this time also some similar thrill can be seen.
Which players can make a difference?
Virat Kohli of RCB is in great form. He is ranked fifth in the race of Orange Cap. So under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer of PBks, the top order of the team has been tremendous. If RCB wants a win, then the top-3 batsmen of Punjab will have to be dismissed quickly.
Suspense of captaincy remains intact
The last few matches in the RCB continue. Let me tell you, in the last match, Rajat Patidar had played but could not field, in such a situation, Jitesh Sharma did the captaincy. It will be interesting to see who will have captaincy in today’s match.
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