IPL 2025 Match 34: RCB vs PBKS Predictions As Per Astrology
The IPL 2025 excitement continues as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 34 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru today. Both teams are doing well this season with 4 wins and 2 losses each. Let's look at the best players for your Dream11 team and see what the stars predict for this match!
Team Form and Recent Performances
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Rajasthan Royals in their last match by 8 wickets. Phil Salt scored 65 runs and Virat Kohli made an unbeaten 62. However, RCB has lost both their home matches this season, which is something they will want to change.
Punjab Kings made IPL history in their last match by defending the lowest total ever - just 111 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders! Yuzvendra Chahal (4/28) and Marco Jansen (3 wickets) were the stars of that incredible win.
Match Details
- Match: RCB vs PBKS, Match 34, IPL 2025
- Date: April 18, 2025 (Friday)
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Weather: Clear, 30.5°C with 42% humidity
Top Captaincy Picks
1. Virat Kohli (RCB)
Virat has been in great form this IPL with 267 runs in 6 matches at an average of 63 and strike rate of 143. He has already hit 3 fifties, including his recent 62* against Rajasthan Royals. The stars show Virat's zodiac sign (Scorpio) is in a powerful position this week, suggesting another big performance.
2. Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
Shreyas has been batting brilliantly with 250 runs in 6 matches at a strike rate of 204 and average of 62. He has 3 half-centuries already this season. According to astrologers, Shreyas (Sagittarius) has Jupiter in his favor which is perfect for creative and powerful batting.
3. Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
Hazlewood has been fantastic this season with 9 wickets at a strike rate of 14.5. His best performance was 3/21 against Chennai Super Kings. Mars is in a perfect position for Hazlewood's sign, making him a strong bowling pick for this match.
Differential Picks (Players Selected by Few)
1. Josh Inglis (PBKS)
Only selected by 25% of Dream11 players, Inglis is an excellent T20 player who can score big. He batted at number 4 in the last match. The planetary alignment suggests a breakthrough performance from him.
2. Devdutt Padikkal (RCB)
Selected by just 23% of teams, Padikkal scored 40 runs in his previous match and bats at number 3 for RCB. Venus is favorable for left-handed batsmen this week, according to astrological predictions.
Players to Avoid
1. Shashank Singh (PBKS)
Though talented, Shashank bats lower in the order and doesn't get much time to face many balls. He also doesn't bowl, which limits his Dream11 points potential. His zodiac sign is currently facing challenging planetary positions.
2. Tim David (RCB)
David plays as a finisher and might not get enough balls to face. The stars show Saturn's position might restrict his opportunities in this match.
Pitch Report
The Chinnaswamy pitch offers a good balance for both pacers and spinners. The average score here is 171. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue. Mercury's position suggests good batting conditions in the second innings.
Predicted Playing XIs
RCB: Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal
Recommended Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar (VC), Priyansh Arya
All-rounders: Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Stars Prediction
According to the alignment of stars today, teams with strong earth sign players (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) will have an advantage. Punjab Kings has more players with these signs in their lineup. The moon's position also favors chasing teams today.
The stars suggest this will be a close match, but PBKS might have a slight edge due to the favorable positioning of Jupiter and Mars for their key players. However, if RCB wins the toss and chooses to chase, the cosmic advantage might shift in their favor.
Remember, create your team close to the toss to get the final playing XI information. May the stars align for your Dream11 team today!