The IPL 2025 season has been one of surprises, and as we head into Match 37, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are ready to battle each other in what will surely be an exciting match. Both teams have stars, match-winners, and high expectations. But as with everything, it could all come down to a few battles between players who have had interesting past duels. Here are four player duels you simply can't afford to miss in the PBKS vs RCB match. Top 4 Key Player Battles to Watch in PBKS vs RCB Sno Players 1 Arshdeep Singh vs Virat Kohli 2 Yuzvendra Chahal vs Rajat Patidar 3 Shreyas Iyer vs Josh Hazlewood 4 Prabhsimran Singh vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar Arshdeep Singh vs Virat Kohli Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2020 10 4 0 0 2 0 250.0 - 2021 1 1 0 0 0 0 100.0 - 2022 13 8 0 2 2 0 162.5 - 2023 20 10 0 1 3 0 200.0 - 2024 35 18 1 7 6 1 194.4 35.0 2025 1 3 1 2 0 0 33.3 1.0 Total 80 44 2 12 13 1 181.8 40.0 Arshdeep Singh has confronted Virat Kohli numerous times in the past, and this feud has witnessed some thrilling moments. Arshdeep has bowled 44 balls to Kohli so far and conceded 80 runs. He has got Kohli out twice. Kohli has hit 13 fours and 1 six in such encounters, at a decent strike rate of 181.8. But the 2025 season witnessed a unique occasion where Arshdeep sent Kohli back for only 1 run from 3 balls. That adds some flavor to this encounter. Kohli has largely ruled over Arshdeep in previous seasons, particularly in 2023 and 2024, when he made 20 and 35 runs respectively. But the recent dismissal may provide Arshdeep with a huge confidence boost this time. Also Read | Who are the batters to have been retired out in the history of IPL? Check full list here Yuzvendra Chahal vs Rajat Patidar Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2022 18 9 0 1 0 2 200.0 - 2024 14 8 0 2 1 1 175.0 - 2025 3 4 1 1 0 0 75.0 3.0 Total 35 21 1 4 1 3 166.7 35.0 This is a battle between two players who are well aware of each other's game. Yuzvendra Chahal, now playing for PBKS, has bowled to Rajat Patidar in three seasons. Patidar has scored 35 runs off 21 balls with just one dismissal. That single wicket arrived in 2025 when Chahal dismissed Patidar after conceding only 3 runs in 4 balls. Earlier, Patidar was looking very comfortable and was scoring at a strike rate of more than 175, with two sixes. This war of words will be worth watching, considering that Chahal is playing in a different role in the PBKS side. Can Patidar pounce on him as in 2022 and 2024, or will Chahal be able to have the last laugh once more. Shreyas Iyer vs Josh Hazlewood Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2020 1 1 0 0 0 0 100.0 - 2021 2 11 2 9 0 0 18.2 1.0 2025 2 4 1 2 0 0 50.0 2.0 Total 5 16 3 11 0 0 31.2 1.7 Shreyas Iyer has struggled to face Josh Hazlewood. In their three encounters, Hazlewood has bowled 16 balls at Iyer and conceded only 5 runs. More importantly, he has got him out three times. In 2021, Hazlewood absolutely ruled, bowling 11 deliveries, giving away only 2 runs, and taking two wickets. In the recent encounter in 2025, Iyer was once again dismissed by Hazlewood, making a mere 2 runs off 4 balls. The strike rate of a little over 31 and an average of 1.7 informs you of how hard it has been for Iyer to deal with Hazlewood. If Iyer is going to play this game, this contest can be the most important for PBKS's batting line-up. Also Read | MI vs CSK IPL 2025 Match 38: Key Stats & Milestones to Watch Prabhsimran Singh vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2019 8 3 0 1 0 1 266.7 - 2022 3 2 0 0 0 0 150.0 - 2023 0 1 1 1 0 0 0.0 0.0 2024 24 15 1 7 5 0 160.0 24.0 2025 11 7 1 3 2 0 157.1 11.0 Total 46 28 3 12 7 1 164.3 15.3 Prabhsimran Singh is an aggressive player, and he has had a mixed track record against Bhuvneshwar Kumar. In five seasons, Prabhsimran has scored 46 runs from 28 balls against the old campaigner pacer. He has been dismissed three times. His strike rate is solid above 160 with 7 fours and 1 six. In 2024, he made a useful 24 runs off 15 balls, proving that he is capable of tackling the new ball swing and punishing anything loose. But he was also getting out cheaply in 2023 and 2025, with only 0 and 11 runs to his name in those years. Bhuvneshwar will be hoping to hit early, whereas Prabhsimran will be hoping to take the game to him and give PBKS a flying start.