Punjab Kings will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the continued IPL 2025. The winner of the match will transfer to the ultimate, whereas the shedding staff will play Qualifier 2. They will face the winner of Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians.

Chandigarh:

Punjab Kings will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the continued Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on May 29. The winner of the match will qualify for the ultimate, whereas the shedding staff will play the winner of Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans and the winner of that recreation would be the second finalist.

Notably, Punjab have been some of the constant groups this season however at dwelling, the Shreyas Iyer-led facet has struggled to get going. In distinction, Bengaluru haven’t misplaced any of their away video games this season. Since the restart of the event, Punjab have received two out of their final three league video games and it’ll give them loads of confidence however there are specific areas that the staff wants to deal with.

All-rounder Marco Jansen will miss the complete playoffs resulting from worldwide obligation and that’s an enormous blow for the staff. Ace pacer Lockie Ferguson was dominated out with an damage, was changed by Kyle Jamieson however the New Zealand worldwide has did not reside as much as his potential. Yuzvendra Chahal’s availability can be underneath the scanner because the spinner missed the final two matches resulting from a niggle.

RCB, alternatively, have a number of constructive updates. Australia worldwide Josh Hazlewood may be very more likely to make his return to the enjoying XI and so is Rajat Patidar, who was enjoying as an Impact Sub within the final two matches. Their arrival will enhance RCB’s possibilities of getting the job achieved towards Punjab.

Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Pitch Report

Even although RCB appear to have a bonus on paper, something is feasible in high-pressure video games. The pitch will favour the batters as it’s normally a high-scoring floor. Bowling first shall be excellent because the dew can play a component within the second innings of the sport. The spinners could add some worth within the center overs.

Read all of the Breaking News Live on -news.com and Get Latest English News & Updates from Sports and Cricket Section