PBKS vs RCB: Punjab Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 today, May 29. The high-stakes encounter, which will determine the first team to qualify for this season's final, is scheduled to be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, also known as the New PCA Stadium. The match will begin at 7:30 PM.
Punjab Kings have made it to the IPL final only once in their history, back in 2014. That year, they lost Qualifier 1 to Kolkata Knight Riders but bounced back by winning Qualifier 2 to secure a spot in the final. However, they were defeated by KKR in the title clash.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have reached the IPL final three times but are yet to win the trophy. They finished runners-up in 2009 after losing to Deccan Chargers, again in 2011 when they were beaten by Chennai Super Kings, and in 2016 when they fell short against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have faced each other 35 times in the history of the Indian Premier League. Out of these encounters, PBKS have emerged victorious in 18 matches, while RCB have won 17. There have been no matches with a no-result. In their most recent clash in April 2025, RCB defeated PBKS by 7 wickets.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have played one match against each other at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. RCB won that encounter, while PBKS are yet to register a victory at this venue. There have been no matches ending without a result. In their latest meeting here in April 2025, RCB secured a 7-wicket win over PBKS.
A total of nine IPL matches have been played at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. Out of these, five matches were won by teams batting first, while four were won by teams chasing.
The first IPL match at this venue took place on March 23, 2024, and the most recent one was held on April 20, 2025.
Teams winning the toss have emerged victorious in five of these games (55.56%), while teams losing the toss have won four matches (44.44%).
The highest individual score at the New PCA Stadium is 103, made by P Arya for Punjab Kings on April 8, 2025. The best bowling figures recorded here are 4 wickets for 28 runs by Yuzvendra Chahal, also for Punjab Kings, on April 15, 2025.
The fastest half-century at the venue came off just 14 balls by Lokesh Rahul for Kings XI Punjab on April 8, 2018. The quickest century was scored in just 38 balls by David Miller, also for Kings XI Punjab, on May 6, 2013.
The highest team total at the stadium is 219/6, scored by Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings on April 8, 2025. The lowest total recorded is 95 by Kolkata Knight Riders against Punjab Kings on April 15, 2025.