Eighteen seasons, endless heartbreaks — and now, one night to rewrite history. The IPL 2025 final offers a fresh script and brand-new champions. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, two of the league’s longest-suffering franchises, meet in a grand finale that guarantees a first-time champion. One will break the curse.
RCB are into their fourth final — and perhaps their most balanced one. Rajat Patidar has marshalled the side with quiet assurance, Phil Salt has exploded at the top, and Josh Hazlewood has bossed every big game. Their demolition of Punjab in Qualifier 1 was clinical as well.
Punjab Kings, however, have shaken off that bruising loss with grit. Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 87 in Qualifier 2 earned them a spot in their second IPL final — their first in 11 years. PBKS have all the tools to outclass RCB tonight.
Match Details for RCB vs PBKS, Final
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, Final, IPL 2025
- Date: Tuesday, June 3
- Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Winner: IPL 2025 Champions
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 36
- RCB Wins: 18
- PBKS Wins: 18
- Last 6 Matches: RCB have won 5 times
Ahmedabad Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium has offered batting-friendly conditions this season. The centre strip used for the final ensures parity in boundary dimensions. With 470+ runs scored the last time this pitch was used, expect good bounce, carry, and a possible high-scoring classic. Square boundaries are 61m and 67m; straight: 73m.
Pace vs Spin at Ahmedabad – IPL 2025
| Type | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Eco. | SR | 4w/5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 1351 | 2307 | 65 | 10.24 | 20.7 | 1/0 |
| Spinners | 546 | 895 | 29 | 9.83 | 18.8 | 0/0 |
Pace has fetched more wickets but at a higher economy, while spinners have struck slightly quicker, making variation and control key factors in the final.
Weather Report
Conditions will be warm and slightly humid at night, around 29°C with 58% humidity. Dew might play a role in the second innings, favouring the chasing side. Cloud cover near 43%, but minimal chance of rain at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Predicted XII for RCB vs PBKS IPL Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone/Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Impact Sub: Mayank Agarwal
Punjab Kings:
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar/Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Sub: Vijaykumar Vyshak
Live Telecast & Streaming
- When: Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30 PM IST
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Streaming: JioHotstar
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