Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match at Mullanpur tonight (May 29), with both teams seeking their first IPL title. The match weather forecast shows no chances of rain, with temperatures expected around 32 degrees Celsius, according to Accuweather.
PBKS finished at the top of the points table after the league stage, with RCB securing the second position. Both teams collected 19 points from 14 matches, but PBKS claimed the top spot due to a better Net Run-Rate.
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What happens if PBKS vs RCB is abandoned by rain?
In case of a rain interruption, PBKS will automatically advance to the final based on their superior position in the points table. However, the weather forecast suggests clear conditions for the match.
Both teams will be missing key players due to national commitments. RCB will play without Lungi Ngidi and Jacob Bethell, who have been replaced by Blessing Muzarabani and Tim Seifert for the playoffs. PBKS will miss Marco Jansen, who has joined the South African squad for the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's starting June 11.
The Mullanpur pitch has witnessed varying performances throughout the season. The average score at the venue is 173, with teams batting first winning three out of four matches. The ground has seen contrasting innings, including multiple 200-plus scores in the first two matches, while teams have also been dismissed for low totals of 111 and 95.
The most recent encounter between these two teams at this venue saw RCB emerge victorious. They restricted PBKS to 157/6 in 20 overs and successfully chased down the target with seven wickets to spare.
PBKS finished at the top of the points table after the league stage, with RCB securing the second position. Both teams collected 19 points from 14 matches, but PBKS claimed the top spot due to a better Net Run-Rate.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
What happens if PBKS vs RCB is abandoned by rain?
In case of a rain interruption, PBKS will automatically advance to the final based on their superior position in the points table. However, the weather forecast suggests clear conditions for the match.
Both teams will be missing key players due to national commitments. RCB will play without Lungi Ngidi and Jacob Bethell, who have been replaced by Blessing Muzarabani and Tim Seifert for the playoffs. PBKS will miss Marco Jansen, who has joined the South African squad for the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's starting June 11.
The Mullanpur pitch has witnessed varying performances throughout the season. The average score at the venue is 173, with teams batting first winning three out of four matches. The ground has seen contrasting innings, including multiple 200-plus scores in the first two matches, while teams have also been dismissed for low totals of 111 and 95.
The most recent encounter between these two teams at this venue saw RCB emerge victorious. They restricted PBKS to 157/6 in 20 overs and successfully chased down the target with seven wickets to spare.
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