RCB vs PBKS / Virat has a chance to leave Warner behind, Arshdeep Singh also has a big chance

RCB and Punjab Kings will face each other in Bengaluru on 18 April. Both teams are in the playoff race. Virat Kohli has a chance to break Warner's run record, while Arshdeep can become the top bowler for PBKS by taking a wicket.

RCB vs PBKS: The excitement of IPL 2025 is at its peak, and the match to be held on April 18 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is considered to be one of the most interesting matches of this season. The teams of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face each other, and both are looking for a win to stay in the playoff race. Both the teams have played six matches so far and have won four each. In such a situation, this match can become a turning point.

Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh: Clash of two stars

The special thing about this match is that for two big players—Virat Kohli and Arshdeep Singh—this match is also very special in terms of personal records. Kohli is in great form this season and is showing amazing performance with the bat in every match. On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh has troubled the opposition batsmen a lot with his bowling.

Opportunity for Kohli to create history

Virat Kohli has a golden opportunity to make a big record in this match. The record for most runs against Punjab Kings in IPL is currently held by David Warner, who has scored 1134 runs in 26 matches. Kohli has so far scored 1030 runs against Punjab. If he scores 105 runs in this match, he will surpass Warner to top this list.

Most run scorers against Punjab Kings in IPL:

David Warner – 1134 runs
Virat Kohli – 1030 runs
Shikhar Dhawan – 894 runs
Faf du Plessis – 854 runs
Rohit Sharma – 848 runs

Historic turn for Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh also has a chance to create history. He has so far taken 8 wickets in 6 matches in IPL 2025. If he manages to take one more wicket against RCB, he will become the highest wicket-taker for Punjab Kings. He is currently tied for first place with Piyush Chawla—both have 84 wickets to their name.

What does the prediction say?

Both teams will enter the field with the intention of winning, but while RCB will have the advantage of their home ground, PBKS' bowling unit, especially the pair of Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada, has the power to destroy any batting order. This battle of Kohli vs Arshdeep can prove to be an exciting experience for the fans.