RCB vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11 IPL Match 34 brings an exciting clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru this Friday. With both teams tied at eight points from six matches, this encounter could be crucial in the race to challenge the top-ranked Delhi Capitals, who have 10 points in six games.

Standings and Momentum

RCB and PBKS currently hold the third and fourth positions, respectively. While both have the same win-loss record, RCB edges ahead with a better Net Run Rate (+0.672) compared to PBKS (+0.172).

Interestingly, the form guide is almost identical for the two sides. They started the season strong with two consecutive wins, stumbled in the third, and have alternated wins and losses in their last three matches.

• Punjab Kings’ Highlight: Historic low total defended against Kolkata Knight Riders.
• RCB’s Highlight: Dominant 9-wicket away win against Rajasthan Royals.

Despite their away dominance (4/4 wins), RCB is yet to register a home win, making this game even more crucial.

RCB vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11 IPL Match 34

🟥 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI

• Philip Salt
• Virat Kohli
• Devdutt Padikkal
• Rajat Patidar (Captain)
• Liam Livingstone
• Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper)
• Tim David
• Krunal Pandya
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar
• Josh Hazlewood
• Yash Dayal

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma

🟦 Punjab Kings Playing XI

• Priyansh Arya
• Prabhsimran Singh
• Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
• Nehal Wadhera
• Josh Inglis (wk) / Marcus Stoinis
• Glenn Maxwell
• Shashank Singh
• Marco Jansen
• Xavier Bartlett
• Yuzvendra Chahal
• Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player: Vijaykumar Vyshak / Yash Thaku

Full Squad List: RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025

🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Swastik Chikara, Mohit Rathee, Nuwan Thushara, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi.

🔵 Punjab Kings Squad

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Pyla Avinash, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Vishnu Vinod, Marcus Stoinis.

Match Insight

With playoff positions slowly taking shape, this RCB vs PBKS IPL Match 34 is set to be a defining one. While both sides appear balanced and likely to retain their previous playing XIs, the outcome may hinge on who handles the pressure better — especially RCB at their home ground where they are still seeking a breakthrough win this season.

Keep an eye on the likes of Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell to bring firepower, and bowlers like Chahal and Hazlewood to tilt the game’s momentum.