IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings – Match Preview, Playing XIs & More
Road to the Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB finished second in the league stage with 9 wins, 4 losses, and 1 no-result, collecting 19 points. In Qualifier 1, they beat PBKS by eight wickets to secure their place in the final.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
PBKS topped the league stage with the same win-loss record as RCB but had a better Net Run Rate. After a loss to RCB in Qualifier 1, they bounced back in Qualifier 2 by defeating Mumbai Indians, led by an unbeaten 87 from captain Shreyas Iyer.
Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Captain: Rajat Patidar
Key Players:
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Liam Livingstone
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Josh Hazlewood
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Virat Kohli has been in sensational form, scoring 614 runs this season.
Josh Hazlewood has led the pace attack with 21 wickets.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra chahal
Notable Performances:
Shreyas Iyer has been a consistent performer, amassing 603 runs.
Arshdeep Singh has been a key bowler with 18 wickets.
Historical Context
RCB is playing their fourth IPL final, having finished runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016.
PBKS is making its second final appearance after losing to Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2014 final.
Match Insights
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium has favoured batsmen this season, with an average first-innings score of 219. A high-scoring final could be on the cards.
Weather Forecast
Clear skies are expected in Ahmedabad, ensuring an uninterrupted, full-length match.
Final Thoughts
The IPL 2025 Final promises to be a blockbuster clash between two well-balanced sides. With both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings showcasing consistent performances throughout the season, fans can look forward to a thrilling contest as both teams fight to lift their first-ever IPL trophy.
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