PBKS vs RCB, Pitch Report: How will the conditions play in Mullanpur for Qualifier 1? Check pitch report, when & where to watch

As the IPL 2025 playoffs reach a fever pitch, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to face off in Qualifier 1 at the New Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mullanpur.

Both franchises are desperate to end their long-standing title droughts, and with a direct ticket to the final on the line, tensions will be sky-high. Amid all the anticipation, the spotlight also turns to the pitch — a surface that has thrown up surprises all season.

Also Read: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Live Score

New Punjab Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at Mullanpur has become synonymous with unpredictability. While the venue has hosted several high-scoring thrillers, it has also witnessed dramatic low-scoring contests. The most striking example came earlier this season when PBKS defended a paltry 111 against KKR, exploiting sharp movement and inconsistent bounce.

Seamers are likely to get early assistance, especially under lights, while spinners could find grip and purchase as the match progresses. Teams winning the toss might lean towards chasing, though that decision could hinge on how the pitch behaves in the first innings. With hot daytime temperatures of up to 40°C and the possibility of evening showers, weather could further complicate proceedings.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Live Streaming:

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: New Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mullanpur
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioCinema

RCB vs PBKS squads

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

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (c & wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Suyash Sharma, Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Blessing Muzarabani.