With Punjab Kings all set to tackle Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the continuing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer took centre stage and revealed that all-rounder Marco Jansen will not be out there for his aspect within the upcoming conflict.

New Delhi:

The stage is ready for Qualifier 1 of the continuing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. Punjab Kings are taking up Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on May 29. It is price noting that the winner of the sport will make it to the ultimate, whereas the defeated group will go on to play Qualifier 2.

Interestingly, it was Royal Challengers Bengaluru who received the toss in Mullanpur and opted to bowl first. At the toss, each skippers revealed the modifications that they made to their groups for the essential recreation, and PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer took centre stage and revealed that ace all-rounder Marco Jansen shall be lacking the sport towards RCB; Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai is available in his place.

“Would have bowled first as well. If you look at the record here, teams batting first have done well, so I am optimistic. They (the crowd) have been tremendous, and you need such kind of vibration when you enter the ground, and it gives us a lot of energy as well. The way they (openers) have been showing the fearless approach and the attitude has been brilliant. Marco goes out and Azmatullah comes in for him,” Shreyas Iyer stated on the toss.

Notably, Marco Jansen has flown again residence to South Africa for nationwide duties, as South Africa is all set to tackle Australia within the World Test Championship remaining ranging from June 11. In 14 matches this season, Jansen has taken 16 wickets to his title and has scored 75 runs as nicely. PBKS will be sure you miss his presence within the enjoying XI forward of the RCB conflict.

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma