Royal Challengers Bengaluru or Punjab Kings – which team will lift their maiden IPL trophy in Ahmedabad tonight?
History awaits at the Narendra Modi Stadium as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 Final. Regardless of the result, the league will crown a first-time champion, with RCB aiming to end an 18-year trophy drought and PBKS looking to convert their underdog run into ultimate glory.
Led by Virat Kohli’s consistency and Josh Hazlewood’s mastery, RCB enter the final with form and experience. PBKS, meanwhile, have stunned the league with a young, fearless core under Shreyas Iyer’s special captaincy.
Match Details: RCB vs PBKS
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings |
| Date | June 3, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network & JioHotstar |
| Winner | IPL 2025 Champions |
Ahmedabad Pitch Report
The centre wicket of the Narendra Modi Stadium, used previously for the GT vs PBKS clash, yielded 470+ runs – expect another run-fest. With even grass cover and true bounce, batters will enjoy the conditions while spinners may have a lesser role. Anything under 190 will be considered below par.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Surface Type | Mixed-soil wicket; even grass cover for true bounce |
| Par First Innings | 190+ |
| Spin Assistance | Minimal – pacers expected to do the heavy lifting |
| Boundaries | Square: 61m & 67m, Straight: 73m |
| Ideal Strategy | Bat first, pack the side with top-order batters |
Pace vs Spin at Ahmedabad – IPL 2025
| Type | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate | 4w/5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 1351 | 2307 | 65 | 10.24 | 20.7 | 1/0 |
| Spinners | 546 | 895 | 29 | 9.83 | 18.8 | 0/0 |
Probable XIIs: RCB vs PBKS
RCB Playing XII
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
PBKS Playing XII
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, Vijaykumar Vyshak
RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeepers
- Josh Inglis (C/VC): Explosive hitter; smashed 20 off Bumrah in a single over recently.
- Phil Salt: Dangerous in powerplay; sets tone with aggressive strokeplay.
Batters
- Virat Kohli (C/VC): 600+ runs this season; big-game temperament; 477 runs in Ahmedabad.
- Shreyas Iyer (C/VC): Scores of 97* and 87* at this venue; captain leading from the front.
- Nehal Wadhera: Steady finisher; struck crucial runs under pressure last game.
- Priyansh Arya: Explosive season overall; could bounce back big in the final.
- Rajat Patidar: Powerful against spin; can clear boundaries with ease.
All-rounders
- Azmatullah Omarzai: Swings new ball and handy lower-order batter.
- Romario Shepherd: Strike rate over 160; contributes with ball in key overs.
Bowlers
- Josh Hazlewood (C/VC): 21 wickets in 11 games; lethal in powerplay and death.
- Vijaykumar Vyshak: Impressive slower ball and wide line variations.
- Yash Dayal: Can be an X-factor with PBKS having many right-handers.
Captaincy Picks: RCB vs PBKS Dream11
- Virat Kohli: In golden touch; driven by title ambition.
- Josh Hazlewood: Playoff specialist; control and wickets both.
- Shreyas Iyer: Form batter and captain with calm temperament.
- Josh Inglis: Wildcard pick with high ceiling.
- Left-field picks: Arshdeep Singh, Rajat Patidar and Nehal Wadhera
Key Match-Ups & Stats ahead of IPL 2025 Final
- Shreyas Iyer vs Hazlewood: 11 runs off 22 balls, dismissed 4 times.
- Mayank Agarwal vs Chahal: SR of 152.7, but dismissed 7 times in 11 innings.
- Kohli in Ahmedabad: 477 runs in 12 innings at 137.86 SR; 5 fifties.
- Bhuvneshwar in Ahmedabad: 14 wickets in 10 innings; economy 7.02.
- Arshdeep’s decline: Wicketless in 4 of last 5 games; poor recent record vs RCB
RCB vs PBKS Live Streaming & Telecast
Catch the IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings live on the Star Sports Network. Stream the action on JioHotstar from 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, June 3.
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