Here is why Marco Jansen Isn’t Playing Today’s IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Against RCB

By Kavya Jain 29 May 2025, 14:17 IST

Why Marco Jansen Isn’t Playing Today's IPL Qualifier 1 Against RCB

Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) bowler, Marco Jansen, is sitting out of their clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Keep reading to find out why Marco Jansen is absent from today’s Qualifier 1.

Why is Marco Jansen Not Playing?

Marco Jansen is not playing for PBKS in the first qualifier against RCB at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. Marco has returned to South Africa to prepare for the World Test Championship Final against Australia.

Shreyas said during the toss, “Would have bowled first as well. If you look at the record here, teams batting first have done well, so I am optimistic. They (the crowd) have been tremendous, and you need such kind of vibration when you enter the ground, and it gives us a lot of energy as well. The way they (openers) have been showing the fearless approach and the attitude has been brilliant. Marco goes out, and Azmatullah comes in for him.”

Marco’s Absence

In 14 matches this season, Marco has taken 16 wickets and scored 75 runs as well. After Arshdeep Singh, Marco has taken the highest wickets for PBKS this season.

PBKS will be sure to miss his presence in the playing XI ahead of the RCB clash.