Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to face off in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final on Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams are chasing their first-ever IPL title, with years of near-misses behind them.
RCB have reached the final three times before—in 2009, 2011, and 2016—but ended up on the losing side each time. PBKS, formerly Kings XI Punjab, have made it to the final only once, in 2014, when they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.
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RCB became the first team to book a spot in this year’s final after finishing second in the league with 19 points from 14 games. They then secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over PBKS in Qualifier 1 to enter the summit clash.
Virat Kohli has led the batting charge for RCB this season, scoring 614 runs at an average of 55.82 and a strike rate of 146.53. Among bowlers, Josh Hazlewood has taken 21 wickets in 11 matches, with an average of 15.80 and an economy rate of 8.30.
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Punjab Kings topped the league stage with the same points as RCB but with a superior net run rate. After losing to Bengaluru in Qualifier 1, PBKS defeated Mumbai Indians by five wickets in Qualifier 2 to reach the final.
Captain Shreyas Iyer has been Punjab’s top performer with the bat, scoring 603 runs at an average of 54.82 and a strike rate of 175.80. He played a match-winning knock of 87* from 41 balls against MI to carry PBKS into the final.
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Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has led PBKS's bowling department with 18 wickets in 16 games at an average of 26.55 and an economy of 8.79.
In their IPL history, both teams have won 18 matches each out of 36 head-to-head encounters. This season, they’ve faced off three times—PBKS won the first meeting, while RCB clinched the second and the Qualifier 1 clash.
The final now promises to be a high-stakes battle between two sides eager to lift the trophy for the first time.
IPL 2025 Final Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Ahmedabad is expected to offer ideal conditions for batting, especially as the match progresses. The surface has a consistent grass covering and a hint of early moisture, but the intense heat is likely to dry it out quickly, making it a true wicket with good bounce and carry. The ball should come on nicely to the bat, favouring stroke play throughout the innings. The square boundaries measure 61 and 67 metres, while the straight boundary stretches to 73 metres, offering some help to the bowlers who can vary their lengths smartly.
IPL 2025 Final RCB vs PBKS, Ahmedabad Weather
As the IPL 2025 final unfolds under the lights in Ahmedabad, evening conditions will be warm and slightly muggy, with temperatures dipping to 29°C and a real feel of 30°C. Skies are expected to be partly cloudy, with just a 5% chance of rain, though a slight drizzle can’t be ruled out entirely. Humidity will rise to 58%, pushing the dew point to 22°C — conditions that may assist chasing sides later in the evening. Winds will blow steadily from the south-southwest at 19 km/h, occasionally gusting up to 41 km/h, while visibility is set to improve to around 5 km. Cloud cover is likely to hover near 43%, adding a touch of unpredictability to the final showdown.
RCB have reached the final three times before—in 2009, 2011, and 2016—but ended up on the losing side each time. PBKS, formerly Kings XI Punjab, have made it to the final only once, in 2014, when they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.
ALSO READ: IPL 2025 Final, RCB vs PBKS Live Streaming: Check where to watch it live, toss time and more
RCB became the first team to book a spot in this year’s final after finishing second in the league with 19 points from 14 games. They then secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over PBKS in Qualifier 1 to enter the summit clash.
Virat Kohli has led the batting charge for RCB this season, scoring 614 runs at an average of 55.82 and a strike rate of 146.53. Among bowlers, Josh Hazlewood has taken 21 wickets in 11 matches, with an average of 15.80 and an economy rate of 8.30.
ALSO READ: IPL 2025 final: RCB and Kohli’s 18-year wait meets Punjab’s fire as league awaits a new champion
Punjab Kings topped the league stage with the same points as RCB but with a superior net run rate. After losing to Bengaluru in Qualifier 1, PBKS defeated Mumbai Indians by five wickets in Qualifier 2 to reach the final.
Captain Shreyas Iyer has been Punjab’s top performer with the bat, scoring 603 runs at an average of 54.82 and a strike rate of 175.80. He played a match-winning knock of 87* from 41 balls against MI to carry PBKS into the final.
ALSO READ: Shreyas Iyer leads from front as Punjab Kings storm into IPL 2025 final
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has led PBKS's bowling department with 18 wickets in 16 games at an average of 26.55 and an economy of 8.79.
In their IPL history, both teams have won 18 matches each out of 36 head-to-head encounters. This season, they’ve faced off three times—PBKS won the first meeting, while RCB clinched the second and the Qualifier 1 clash.
The final now promises to be a high-stakes battle between two sides eager to lift the trophy for the first time.
IPL 2025 Final Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Ahmedabad is expected to offer ideal conditions for batting, especially as the match progresses. The surface has a consistent grass covering and a hint of early moisture, but the intense heat is likely to dry it out quickly, making it a true wicket with good bounce and carry. The ball should come on nicely to the bat, favouring stroke play throughout the innings. The square boundaries measure 61 and 67 metres, while the straight boundary stretches to 73 metres, offering some help to the bowlers who can vary their lengths smartly.
IPL 2025 Final RCB vs PBKS, Ahmedabad Weather
As the IPL 2025 final unfolds under the lights in Ahmedabad, evening conditions will be warm and slightly muggy, with temperatures dipping to 29°C and a real feel of 30°C. Skies are expected to be partly cloudy, with just a 5% chance of rain, though a slight drizzle can’t be ruled out entirely. Humidity will rise to 58%, pushing the dew point to 22°C — conditions that may assist chasing sides later in the evening. Winds will blow steadily from the south-southwest at 19 km/h, occasionally gusting up to 41 km/h, while visibility is set to improve to around 5 km. Cloud cover is likely to hover near 43%, adding a touch of unpredictability to the final showdown.
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