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Who Will Win IPL 2025 Final?
Updated - 2-JUN-2025 13:5 IST
An exciting matchup is expected in the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), both of which are vying for their first IPL championship. On June 3, the game will be played at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.
Season Overview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru- Season Overview
In the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have had an incredible journey, exhibiting strategic planning, reliable play, and a desire to win their first championship. This is a thorough rundown of their season:
Performance
- League Stage Performance: With 9 victories from 14 games, RCB came in second in the league standings with 19. They made IPL history by being the first side to win every away game in a single season.
- Qualifier 1 Victory: In a commanding performance, RCB bowled out Punjab Kings for 101 runs and chased the mark in just 10 overs, defeating them by 8 wickets.
- Final Appearance: With this win, RCB advanced to their first IPL final since 2016, securing a matchup with Punjab Kings on June 3 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.
Key Players
|
Players |
Matches |
Runs/Wickets |
SR/Economy |
Last 5 Match Performance |
|
Virat Kohli(Bat) |
14 |
614 |
146.53 |
12(R), 54(R), 43(R), 62(R), 51(R) |
|
Josh Hazlewood(Bow) |
11 |
21(W) |
8.3(E) |
3(W), 2(W), 4(W), 0(W), 3(W) |
|
Phil Salt(WK) |
12 |
387 |
175.9 |
56*(R), 30(R), 62(R), 26(R), 1(R) |
|
B Kumar(Bow) |
13 |
15(W) |
9.27(E) |
1(W), 1(W), 1(W), 0(W), 3(W) |
Punjab Kings- Season Overview
After an incredible 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) made their first final appearance since 2014. This is a thorough summary of their season:
Performance
- League Stage Performance: PBKS finished top in the league standings after winning 10 of their 16 games with 19 points
- Qualifier 1: Lost by eight wickets against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), suffering a defeat.
- Qualifier 2: Overcame a challenging target of 204 runs with a thrilling 5-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians.
- Final Appearance: On June 3, at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, they will play RCB in the final.
Key Players
|
Players |
Matches |
Runs/Wickets |
Average/Economy |
Last 5 Match Performance |
|
Shreyas Iyer(Bat) |
16 |
603 |
175.8 |
87*(R), 2(R), 26*(R), 53(R), 30(R) |
|
Arshdeep Singh(Bow) |
16 |
18(W) |
8.79(E) |
0(W), 0(W), 2(W), 0(W), 0(W) |
|
Marco Jansen(All) |
14 |
16(W) |
9.2(E) |
2(W), 1(W), 2(W), 1(W), 2(W) |
|
Priyansh Arya (Bat) |
16 |
451 |
183.33 |
20(R), 7(R), 62(R), 6(R), 9(R) |
Fantasy Captain And Vice Captain Choice
For today match prediction, players like V kohli, A Singh, J Hazelwood, S Iyer and M Jonsen should be considered top picks for the captain and vice captain:
|
Players |
Teams |
Runs/Wickets |
Average/Economy |
Last 5 Match Performance |
|
Shreyas Iyer(Bat) |
PBKS |
603 |
175.8 |
87*(R), 2(R), 26*(R), 53(R), 30(R) |
|
Virat Kohli(Bat) |
RCB |
614 |
146.73 |
12(R), 54(R), 43(R), 62(R), 51(R) |
|
Arshdeep Singh(Bow) |
PBKS |
18(W) |
8.79(E) |
0(W), 0(W), 2(W), 0(W), 0(W) |
|
Josh Hazlewood(Bow) |
RCB |
21(W) |
8.3(E) |
3(W), 2(W), 4(W), 0(W), 3(W) |
|
Marco Jansen(All) |
PBKS |
16(W) |
9.2(E) |
2(W), 1(W), 2(W), 1(W), 2(W) |
RCB vs PBKS – The Final Match Preview, IPL 2025
|
Category |
Details |
|
Match No |
The Final |
|
Series |
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 |
|
Date |
3rd June 2025 |
|
Time |
07:30 PM IST |
|
Venue |
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. |
Head To Head Record
TOTAL MATCH PLAYED – 33
- RCB WIN – 16
- PBKS WIN – 17
- NO RESULT – 0
- TIE – 00
Last 5 Matches Record
- RCB- W, L, NR, W, W
- PBKS- W, L, W, W, W
RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
The Ahmedabad pitch is known for being batting-friendly, providing a level surface that promotes high scores and regular bounce.
|
Pitch |
Batting-Friendly |
|
Pace or Spin |
Pace |
|
Average Score |
170 |
|
Dew factor |
Favour Second batting |
Who Will Win The IPL Final?
PBKS's toughness and current momentum cannot be understated, even though RCB's experience and recent performance make them the slight favorites. The last overs could decide the outcome of the match, which is anticipated to be an exciting contest.
RCB vs PBKS Winning Percentage – The Final, IPL 2025
|
Team |
Winning Percentage |
|
Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
55% |
|
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) |
45% |
RCB v PBKS Possible 11 For The Final Of IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Possible 11
P Salt(WK), V Kohli, M Agarwal, R Patidar(C), L Livingstone, J Sharma, R Shepherb, K Pandya, B Kumar, and J Hazelwood
Punjab Kings Possible 11
P Arya, P Singh, J Inglish(WK), S Iyer(C), N Wadhera, S Singh, M Jonsen, A Omarzai, V Vyashak, A Sigh, and K Jamieson
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
WK BATSMAN – P Salt, J Inglish
BATSMEN – V Kohli, S Iyer, A Arya
ALL-ROUNDERS – K Pandya, R Shepherd
BOWLERS – A Singh, H Brar, J Hazelwood, B kumar
CAPTAIN – V Kohli
VICE CAPTAIN – S Iyer