PBKS vs RCB qualifier 1 Today: Who will win? Forecast, fantasy team; Bengaluru eye their fourth IPL final; Punjab their 2nd | Mint

Punjab Kings stands today (May 29) in the IPL 2025 qualifier 1 against the royal challengers in the IPL 2025 qualifier. It starts at 7:30 pm. Punjab has only made an IPL final once, in 2014. In that year, they lost qualifier 1 against Kolkata Knight Riders but won qualifier 2 to make the final. However, they lost the final against KKR. RCB, on the other hand, has so far reached the IPL final three times and lost everyone. In 2009, they lost to the Deccan Chargers. In 2011, they lost the final against Chennai Super Kings. In 2016, they lost the final against Sunrisers Hyderabad. In 2009, they won the semi -finals against CSK (qualifier format was not there). In 2011, they lost qualifier 1 against CSK, but won qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians. In 2016, RCB qualifier 1 won against Gujarat Lions. PBKS vs RCB qualifier 1: Head-to-head Punjab and Bengaluru have so far played 35 IPL matches against each other. RCB won 18 and PBKS 17. In IPL 2025, these teams each won 1. This is the first time these two teams have played each other in a knockout match. PBKS vs RCB qualifier 1: AI forecast Let’s see what AI predicts about today’s PBKS vs RCB qualifier 1 in IPL 2025. Chatgpt favors RCB to win and fetch the final. “Punjab kings have firepower, but rely too heavily on the top-order runs. If RCB can discharge one of Arya-Sprabhsimran-Iyer early, PBKS can crumble under pressure. On the other hand, RCB is a Strydharden, in shape and has a balanced XI with a strong finish,” slight lead because of their home advantage, the top-of-the-table finish and consistent performance throughout the season. says the AI ​​instrument. It lies. All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pingya Brewers: Josh Hazlewood, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis PBKS vs RCB qualifier 1: Who will win? 50-50. Top and Purpurpurpurpurpur.