RCB vs PBKS Match Prediction: After 73 matches, 1271 sixes and 2226 fours later, it all comes down to this, the IPL 2025 final. Two traditional underachievers, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, face off in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium for a maiden IPL title. Both teams have waited for the moment for 17 years. Now, one of them will lift the title while the other team will continue their wait. It would be a fitting tribute to Virat Kohli’s legacy. For PBKS, it is about coming together one final time this season.
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Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 Final Date: June 3, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Broadcast: Live on Star Sports Network; streaming on JioHotstarRCB vs PBKS Match Preview
This IPL 2025 final pits two teams with passionate fan bases and a shared history of near misses. RCB, in their fourth final (last in 2016), are driven by the desire to secure the elusive title for stalwart Virat Kohli. Their dominant eight-wicket win over PBKS in Qualifier 1 showcased their batting depth and bowling prowess.
PBKS, in their second final since 2014, bounced back. Shreyas Iyer led from the front to chase down 204 against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. Both teams are evenly matched, with RCB’s balanced unit facing PBKS’s aggressive batting and resilient spirit. The clash promises intense competition, with momentum and match-ups likely to decide the outcome.
Recent Form
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (W W L NR W)
RCB have been in scintillating form, finishing second in the league stage with nine wins and four losses from 14 games. Their Qualifier 1 performance was a masterclass, dismissing PBKS for 101 and chasing the target with 60 balls to spare. RCB’s batting, led by Virat Kohli (608 runs, SR 147.91) and Phil Salt’s explosive starts, has been consistent, while Josh Hazlewood (21 wickets) and Suyash Sharma have spearheaded the bowling.
Punjab Kings (W L W L W)
PBKS topped the league stage with nine wins, thanks to a superior net run rate. Despite a collapse in Qualifier 1, they showed resilience in Qualifier 2, chasing 204 against MI, with Shreyas Iyer (514 runs, SR 171.90) leading from the front. Their batting strike rate of 157.7 is among the highest, but bowling inconsistencies, especially Arshdeep Singh’s recent struggles, remain a concern.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium’s central wicket is a batting paradise, with a mixed-soil surface offering true bounce and carry. In IPL 2025, nine of 14 innings at the venue have exceeded 200 runs, with an average first-innings score of 219. The GT vs PBKS match on March 25 saw over 470 runs, suggesting another high-scoring affair.
The pitch dries out under intense heat, favouring stroke play, though spinners may find some grip in the middle overs. Boundaries measure 61m and 67m (square) and 73m (straight), giving bowlers a chance if they vary their lengths smartly. Teams batting first have won six of eight matches this season, but dew could aid chasing sides in the evening.
Ahmedabad Weather Report
The weather in Ahmedabad on June 3, 2025, is expected to be warm and slightly muggy, with temperatures ranging from 31°C to 36°C and humidity between 52% and 63%. While some afternoon showers were reported, the evening forecast predicts clear skies with a 2-5% chance of rain, ensuring minimal disruptions. A 120-minute extension window and a reserve day (June 4) are in place if needed. If the match is washed out, PBKS will be crowned champions due to their higher league-stage position.
RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records
Bengaluru have dominated, winning five of the last six matches since 2023, including two of three in IPL 2025. RCB will have a psychological advantage after bundling PBKS for 101 in Qualifier 1. PBKS won the other league match. RCB’s highest score against PBKS is 241, while their lowest is 95. Of 20 matches where teams batted first, nine were won by the team setting the target, and 11 by the chasing side.
Total Matches: 36 RCB Wins: 18 PBKS Wins: 18 At Narendra Modi Stadium: PBKS won the only encounter against RCB at this venue.Predicted Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood Impact Sub: Mayank Agarwal/ Suyash Sharma Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Impact Sub: Harpreet Brar/ Vijaykumar VyshakIPL 2025 Final Match Prediction
RCB hold a slight edge heading into the final, given their dominant Qualifier 1 win over PBKS and a settled squad. Their batting, powered by Kohli and Salt, is well-suited to Ahmedabad’s high-scoring pitch, while Hazlewood’s 21 wickets and Suyash Sharma’s middle-over control give them a bowling advantage.
PBKS, however, are no pushovers. Iyer’s form, combined with the explosive starts from Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis, makes their batting formidable. Their ability to chase 204 in Qualifier 2 shows they can handle pressure. The pitch favours high scores, and dew could make chasing easier, giving RCB an advantage if they bat second. However, PBKS’s resilience and Iyer’s leadership could lead to an upset if their spinners, particularly Chahal or Brar, exploit the middle overs.
Prediction: RCB have a 60% chance of winning due to their recent dominance and balanced unit, but PBKS’s aggressive batting makes it a close contest. If RCB chase, they are likely to clinch their maiden title; if PBKS set a target above 210, their pace attack could make it competitive.
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