The top two teams at the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league stage, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), will play Qualifier 1 of the playoffs.
The venues for the playoffs were rescheduled after the one-week break. Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, the home ground of PBKS, received the chance to host two playoff matches - Qualifier 1 and Eliminator.
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While the local Punjab fans are expected to fill the stands in support of the home side, it's not entirely an advantage. They are facing an RCB side that made history, becoming the first team in IPL history to win all their away games in the league stage, with a perfect record.
RCB, a dangerous unit on the road, know that they are only two wins away from claiming the long-eluded trophy. They are expected to be further boosted by the return of the ever-reliable Aussie Josh Hazlewood.
Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer has the experience of leading his troops into this high-stakes stage after winning the title as captain last year.
Virat Kohli, on the other hand, will hope to take lessons from previous failures in the knockouts and guide RCB to their fourth final in the league's history.
The Sporting News takes you through all the TV telecasts, online live streaming details, and tells you how fans from India can watch the IPL 2025 match.
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IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: Where is the PBKS vs. RCB match being played?
The Qualifier 1 match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: When is the PBKS vs. RCB playoffs match?
The IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be played on Thursday, May 29.
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IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: What time will the PBKS vs RCB match start?
The Punjab Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Qualifier 1 game is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. The toss is scheduled at 7:00 pm IST.
IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: Where to watch the PBKS vs RCB playoffs on TV?
Fans can tune into the Star Sports 1 channel to watch the Punjab Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Qualifier 1 game live on television.
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IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: Where to watch the online live stream of the PBKS vs RCB playoffs on mobile in India?
Cricket fans in India can follow the live stream of the Punjab Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru match on the JioHotstar official app and website.
| Country | TV Channel | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar App & Website |