Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are set to clash in the IPL 2025 final, bothseeking a historic win. RcB aims to break their title drought, while PBKs seeks their firsttitle since 2014. The Ahmedabad pitch favors batting, and warm, slightly muggyconditions are expected for the evening match.
Match Details
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, Final, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time (IST) | Tuesday, June 3, 7:30 PM |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
RCB vs PBKS Match Preview
After more than two months, the prestigious IPL 2025 is all set to conclude with a blockbuster final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 03.
RCB managed to finish second on the points table, after registering nine wins and four losses from 14 games. They went on to beat Punjab Kings by eight wickets in a one-sided Qualifier 1 face-off. After dismissing the side for a mere 101 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, the Rajat Patidar-led side raced to victory with relative ease and 60 balls to spare.
After the debacle in Qualifier 1, the Shreyas Iyer-led side had to take the longer journey to the finals. They faced five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday. After being hammered for 203/6 in their 20 overs, Iyer played a captain’s innings of 87*, which pushed the side over the line and qualified for the finals after 11 years. Notably, with this win, PBKS pulled off the first-ever successful 200-plus run-chase against MI in IPL history.
Team Analysis:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
This season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is in great form, and with new captain Rajat Patidar, will look to change the fortune of the team. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in decent form and are the clear favourite to win the IPL title. The top order is clicking runs for the team. The team also has a strong bowling unit, which helps them defend any total.
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Punjab Kings are heading into this game with a winning form. In Qualifier 1, PBKS badly lost against RCB, and now Shreyas Iyer will look to take revenge. With Shreyas Iyer playing another big innings in Qualifier 2 against the Mumbai Indians. However, Punjab Kings will be hoping for another innings from Shreyas Iyer in the final, which will help them to win their maiden IPL title.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is expected to offer a batting-friendly surface. Teams batting first have won six of the eight games played here in IPL 2025. However, just like in the previous game, dew is likely to play a role, favoring the chasing side. As a result, the captain winning the toss should choose to bowl first.
RCB vs PBKS Weather Report
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 36 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 18 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 18 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | May 05, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 29, 2025 |
RCB vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.
Impact Player: Mayank Agarawal
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh
Probable Best Batter of the Match: Virat Kohli.
After registering six consecutive 40-plus scores, Virat Kohli scored a 12-ball 12 in Qualifier 1 and didn’t look anywhere near his fluent best. However, the star batter is known for playing an important knock on the biggest of occasions. If he gets going, PBKS bowlers will be in a tough position. Kohli is currently the fifth-highest run-getter in IPL 2025, having amassed 614 runs from 14 matches at an average of 55.81 and a strike rate of 146.53.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match: Kyle Jamieson
Tall New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson can prove to be extremely dangerous with the ball against RCB. Came in as a replacement for his injured countryman Lockie Ferguson earlier in the season, Jamieson has picked up two wickets in the three matches played so far. In Qualifier 2 against the Mumbai Indians, he bowled a spell of 1/30 in his four overs, removing Tilak Varma. With the Ahmedabad pitch expected to have significant bounce, the Kiwi bowler will look to make the most of it and pick important wickets for his side.
Toss & Strategy
Winning the toss could prove decisive. Batting first might allow teams to set a competitive total before dew complicates bowling. RCB’s historical edge in finals (winning 60% of matches after finishing second) favors them
Today’s Match Prediction:
Chasing team to win the match
2025 IPL TEAM
Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super kings Gujrat Titans Kolkata knight Riders Lucknow Super Giants Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bengaluru