RCB vs PBKS Qualifier 1 - Virat Kohli Eyes Record as RCB Faces PBKS in High-Stakes Qualifier 1

By Aniket Kuila

Category: Cricket

What will RCB or PBKS win in Qualifier 1?

Straight up into the IPL 2025 final. The defeated side gets another opportunity to make the final in Qualifier 2.

When and where will Qualifier 1 take place?

At 7:30 PM IST, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on May 29, 2025.

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Who is the dominant force in the RCB vs PBKS rivalry?

In 35 IPL matches, PBKS have won 18 and RCB have 17 wins.

Who are the players to watch out for RCB in Qualifier 1?

Virat Kohli (602 runs), Josh Hazlewood (18 wickets), and Jitesh Sharma are the key players for RCB.

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Who from PBKS may make a meaningful contribution?

It will be Shreyas Iyer (514 runs), Arshdeep Singh (18 wickets), and Yuzvendra Chahal (14 wickets) for PBKS.

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What can we expect from the pitch in Mullanpur?

Cam or striped arm conditions with true bounce; average score in first innings is 173.

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Is the weather going to make a difference to the result?

There should be clear skies, but dew could play a part in the second innings.

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How close is Virat Kohli to some IPL records?

Yes, Kohli is closing in on the all-time run record versus PBKS.

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On form, which team is stronger going into Qualifier 1?

RCB has won all seven away games so far. It does show a lot of momentum going into the finals.

What if it rains and the match is canceled? Who goes to the final?

PBKS would advance to the final on the basis of having ended higher on the league table.

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Where is the RCB vs PBKS Qualifier 1 being live broadcast?

Live on Star Sports Network and streaming on JioHotstar