RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – IPL 2025, Match 34

RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 34 [Source: iplt20.com]

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 34th match of IPL 2025. This match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 18 at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Hot Picks for RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Team Today

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Virat Kohli

• IPL 2025 Form: 248 runs in 6 matches
• RCB's premier batsman with an outstanding strike rate of 143.35. Virat Kohli has been in sublime touch, hitting 20 fours and 10 sixes, making him an essential fantasy pick from RCB.

Phil Salt

• IPL 2025 Form: 208 runs in 6 matches
• The explosive English opener has been in terrific form with a strike rate of 187.39. Phil Salt's boundary-hitting prowess (25 fours, 13 sixes) makes him an excellent fantasy option.

Josh Hazlewood

• IPL 2025 Form: 9 wickets in 6 matches
• RCB's pace spearhead and premier bowler. Josh Hazlewood's exceptional economy rate and ability to pick wickets in all phases of the game make him a must-have for fantasy teams.

Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer

• IPL 2025 Form: 250 runs in 6 matches
• PBKS's consistent performer with a phenomenal strike rate of 204.92. Shreyas Iyer has been in outstanding form, smashing 16 fours and 20 sixes, making him a top fantasy pick.

Priyansh Arya

• IPL 2025 Form: 216 runs in 6 matches
• The young talent has been explosive with a strike rate of 218.18. Priyansh Arya's boundary-hitting ability (20 fours, 16 sixes) makes him a valuable fantasy asset.

Arshdeep Singh

• IPL 2025 Form: 8 wickets in 6 matches
• PBKS's death overs specialist and leading wicket-taker. Arshdeep Singh's ability to pick crucial wickets at important phases of the game makes him an essential fantasy pick.

RCB vs PBKS Match 34 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be partly cloudy during the match. The temperature will hover around 24°C with moderate humidity levels typical of Bengaluru in April. There is a 16% chance of rain during the game.

Pitch - The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has been a high-scoring venue in IPL 2025. The average first innings score has been 195, while the average second innings score is 175. The pitch offers true bounce and is ideal for aggressive batting with an overall run rate of 9.33. There is some assistance for bowlers in the death overs where the run rate rises to 10.12.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru - Record Of Chasing Team

In the matches played at this venue in IPL 2025, teams chasing have won 2 out of 2 games. The boundaries per 100 balls (12.15) and sixes per 100 balls (8.33) at the venue highlight its batting-friendly nature. While the powerplay run rate is 9.04, the middle overs see a slight increase to 9.10, before accelerating to 10.12 in the death overs.

RCB vs PBKS Match 34 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

RCB vs PBKS Match 34 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar, Priyansh Arya
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Shreyas Iyer

RCB vs PBKS Match 34 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar, Tim David
All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Josh Hazlwood, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Dayal

Captain: Krunal Pandya
Vice-captain: Marco Jansen

RCB vs PBKS Match 34 Expert Advice

M Chinnaswamy Stadium offers batting-friendly conditions with high powerplay (9.04 RPO) and death overs scoring (10.12 RPO). Batsmen who can exploit the true bounce and shorter boundaries will be valuable fantasy assets. Virat Kohli has an exceptional record against PBKS (228 runs at 150.00 SR), making him a prime captaincy choice. Similarly, Phil Salt's aggressive approach (SR 174.29 vs PBKS) suits the venue perfectly.

For PBKS, Shreyas Iyer's ability to hit sixes (20 in 6 matches) aligns well with Chinnaswamy's high six-hitting rate (8.33 per 100 balls). Among bowlers, Josh Hazlewood and Arshdeep Singh, with their ability to contain batsmen at this high-scoring venue, will be crucial picks.

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