Virat Kohli and Priyansh Arya will be in action. [Source - IPL/x.com]
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will meet each other in the 37th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Sunday, April 20th. The thrilling contest will take place at the Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh and is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST.
PBKS had a terrific first half of the tournament, winning five of their seven games and currently sitting second in the league standings. Meanwhile, RCB have suffered their third defeat of the season in the last game and will be eyeing a strong comeback to sustain their position in the top four of the points table.
As another high-stake contest awaits from New Chandigarh, here are the top three captain and vice-captain choices for PBKS vs RCB Match 38 of IPL 2025.
3. Priyansh Arya
Why Will Priyansh Arya Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
Priyansh Arya is a top fantasy pick for the upcoming PBKS vs RCB clash. The explosive left-handed opener has been in outstanding form, striking at 227.27 in the powerplay at Mullanpur Stadium.
Known for his aggressive starts, he can accumulate quick fantasy points early on. With a century already at this venue, Arya stands out as PBKS’ most impactful batter, making him a must-have in your fantasy XI.
2. Josh Hazlewood
Why Will Josh Hazlewood Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
Josh Hazlewood is a standout fantasy pick for the PBKS vs RCB fixture. The RCB spearhead has been their top bowler this season, claiming 12 wickets which is also the third highest overall in the tournament.
Moreover, he has been more dangerous away from home, where he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 13.25 and a strike rate of 11.25, making him a reliable wicket-taking option in what has been a good ground for the pacers in Mullanpur.
1. Virat Kohli
Why Will Virat Kohli Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
Virat Kohli remains a top captain or vice-captain pick for the upcoming RCB matches. The legendary batter has a stellar record against Punjab, scoring fifties in three of his last four outings against them.
Coming to the current for., he has been RCB’s leading run-scorer and has been even better in away games, amassing 219 runs in four matches away from home at an astonishing average of 109.50, including three half-centuries, making him a must in the fantasy XI ahead of RCB’s another away fixture.