IPL 2025 Final Preview: RCB vs PBKS Prediction— Who Will Lift The Trophy In Ahmedabad Showdown?

RCB’s dominant form clashes with PBKS’s fiery comeback in a high-stakes IPL 2025 Final at Narendra Modi Stadium.

June-3, 2025: The stage is set for an epic showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3. Both sides have had impressive journeys this season, and only one will emerge as the new IPL champion.

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RCB ended the league stage as the second-placed team, notching up nine wins and four losses in 14 matches. They crushed PBKS in Qualifier 1 by eight wickets, bundling them out for 101 and racing to victory in just 10 overs.

On the other hand, PBKS had to take the longer route to the final. After a heartbreak in Qualifier 1, they pulled off a stunning chase of 203 runs against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, thanks to a captain’s knock of 87* by Shreyas Iyer — the highest-ever successful chase against MI in IPL playoff history.

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Venue and Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium has been a batting paradise this season, with six of eight matches won by teams batting first. However, dew is expected to play a big role, so captains may choose to bowl first if they win the toss.

Head-to-Head
In 36 matches between the two teams, both RCB and PBKS have won 18 times each, making tonight’s clash even more tantalising.

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Predicted Playing XI:

• 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 Agarwal
• 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

Key Players to Watch:

• Probable Best Batter: Virat Kohli — Despite a rare failure in Qualifier 1, Kohli’s consistent 40-plus scores and experience on big occasions make him a big threat for PBKS. He has amassed 614 runs this season at an average of 55.81 and a strike rate of 146.53.
• Probable Best Bowler: Kyle Jamieson — The tall New Zealander has looked sharp and will be crucial for PBKS on a pitch that offers bounce.

Match Prediction:
RCB’s solid form and depth across batting and bowling departments give them a slight edge. However, PBKS’s spirited comeback and fearless batting in the playoffs make them a dangerous opponent.

Can RCB finally lift their maiden IPL trophy, or will PBKS script history with their first title? Fans across the world wait in anticipation for this high-voltage final.

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