IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings – Match Preview, Head to Head Predictions, Weather Forecast, Pitch Report, RCB VS PBKS Predicted XIs and Broadcasting Information.

IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings.
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) final features a highly anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, 2025. Both teams are vying for their first-ever IPL title, adding an extra layer of excitement to this historic encounter

Welcome to the IPL 2025 Final, where it is RCB vs PBKS to decide which team gives their city a reason to spend the night celebrating, and which one will spend another year of disappointment, wondering when it will be their turn to taste that kind of joy. The stakes couldn’t be higher, with two teams who have never lifted the trophy, finally trying to get over that hump, and with no promise of being back at this stage any time soon. Hope you have your popcorn ready.

RCB will have the confidence of absolutely thrashing Punjab in their Qualifier 1 game in Mullanpur, where they bowled them out for 102 before going on to chase it with remarkable ease on a strange track. Here, they will likely not have the same joy in flatter conditions, but might have the mental edge nonetheless in the wake of that performance. Conversely, it has been nearly a week since that game, and RCB have had all that time to think and prepare, while Punjab went out and played another game of cricket: oftentimes, that added momentum through having an extra game can be so worthwhile.
 

Match Prediction.RCB vs PBKS Head to Head:

Total Matches Played: 36
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 18
Punjab Kings: 18

RCB enters the final with strong momentum, having defeated PBKS convincingly in Qualifier 1 by bowling them out for 101 runs. Key players include Virat Kohli, who has amassed 614 runs this season, and Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, who has taken 21 wickets, including a notable performance against PBKS.

PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, showcased resilience by defeating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. Iyer's leadership and batting prowess, especially at the Ahmedabad venue, have been instrumental.

While RCB holds the edge due to recent form and head-to-head advantage, PBKS's determination and Iyer's strategic acumen could make for a closely contested final.

Weather Forecast.

Rain is anticipated in Ahmedabad around the time of the final, potentially causing interruptions. However, the Narendra Modi Stadium boasts an excellent drainage system, and a reserve day has been allocated to ensure the match reaches a conclusion.

Pitch Report.

The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is known to be batting-friendly, with short boundaries facilitating high-scoring games. Pacers may find assistance early on, but as the match progresses, the surface tends to favour batsmen. Given the conditions, teams winning the toss might prefer to chase.


RCB VS PBKS: Predicted XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru predicted XI: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Impact Sub: Mayank Agarwal

Punjab Kings predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Sub: Harpreet Brar

Live Broadcast:
Star Sports Network