Top 5 players to watch out for in the RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 match

The fan-favorites, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, have impressed for the most part in the ongoing IPL season. However, much to the dismay of one of the most loyal fanbases in the league, the Chinnaswamy crowd in IPL 2025 stands devoid of seeing their team pick a win at home. Cruising victorious in IPL 2025 with commanding wins over KKR and CSK, RCB's first setback of the season arrived at home, against Gujarat Titans. The team moved out to beat Mumbai Indians in their backyard before returning to Chinnaswamy and losing their second match of the season, against Delhi Capitals this time. Six matches into IPL 2025 and RCB has lost two, both at home. Thus, as the side returns home for the RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 match, the Challengers would be intent on breaking the home curse.

Key players to watch out for in the RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 match

After a slip-up against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings returned to winning ways with a thrilling win against defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders. Successfully defending a meagre 111-run total in the PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 match, the Shreyas Iyer-led side became the team to defend the lowest total in IPL history. Roaring their prowess in IPL 2025, a renewed Punjab Kings under the title-winning captain would clearly be a tough opponent for RCB to host at home. While both teams have 8 points in the season so far, RCB presently has an edge over PBKS at the points table with a better NRR. Both among the Top 4 currently, RCB is placed at the third spot while PBKS follows closely behind at the 4th position. 

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, being one of the most crucial picks in the RCB lineup, is arguably one of the richest legacies in IPL. The story remains similar this season, as the former skipper has emerged as the highest scorer for his team in IPL 2025 so far. The batter has knocked 248 runs across 6 matches at an enviable average of 62.00 and a strike rate past 140.00. Moreover, the IPL legend has smashed 3 half-centuries in these 6 innings, stamping his reputation as the most reliable prospect in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru lineup. Eager to register their first win of the season at home, Bengaluru would count on Virat Kohli to continue his sublime form in the RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 match.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

A long-term pick for SRH until IPL 2024, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has seamlessly fit into his new jersey come the new season. Playing his maiden season with RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has swiftly etched his name as one of the top performers for the team in IPL 2025. Across 5 matches that he has played, the Indian speedster has claimed 6 wickets so far. However, where his true potential lies is Bhuvneshwar's commendable ability to defend runs at death, as witnessed in the MI vs RCB game recently. The seamer has maintained an economy below 8.00 so far and would be a vital cog for the home team at the Chinnaswamy turf.

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh, along with the Punjab Kings captain, Shreyas Iyer, has been the top performer for the team in IPL 2025 so far. Valuable at death, fiery in the powerplay, Arshdeep Singh is the most dreaded seamer in the season. The seamer has picked 8 wickets in 6 matches so far in the season. The pace spearhead of Punjab Kings, Arshdeep could play the defining role in disarming RCB early, against the in-form opening duo of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli in their backyard.

Yuzvendra Chahal

While it came after a bit of a wait, the master spinner, the highest wicket-taker in IPL, Yuzvendra Chahal has finally arrived in IPL 2025. A stunning four-wicket haul in the middle by the ace spinner led PBKS to defend a meagre 111 against KKR at the home turf. With 6 wickets in as many matches, Chahal would hope to exploit his familiarity with the Chinnaswamy Stadium in order to keep building on the momentum that he finally gained in the PBKS vs KKR match.

Shreyas Iyer

The former KKR skipper is leading his new team from the front, looking busy in his task to revamp Punjab Kings into an IPL giant. The team, still on the lookout for their maiden title in the 18th season, looks threatening and fitting to win the title under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. A great leader, Iyer has made sure his bat makes crucial impacts for his team. With three fifties to his name in IPL 2025, Shreyas is the highest run-scorer for PBKS so far with a cumulative of 260 runs across 6 matches at an average of 65.00.