Story Line
IPL 2025 – Final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad will take place between RCB vs PBKS on Tuesday, June 3, 7:30pm(IST). With record-breaking totals and frequent 200+ innings, the Narendra Modi Stadium has stood out as the premier run-scoring venue this season.
| Match Date | Tuesday, June 3, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM(IST) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Umpires | Nitin Menon, Jayaraman Madanagopal |
| Third Umpire | Chris Gaffaney |
Both teams RCB vs PBKS made four finals between them but none of each has won the title of IPL. Both are fighting for getting the first title of IPL. Both team leaders Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar are performing very well in this IPL 2025 season.
In this IPL 2025 season, PBKS has played with several uncapped players in the team like (Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera and Vijaykumar Vyshak). With these uncapped players in the team, PBKS skipper Shreyash Iyer compete with the high level and mark the team in to the final is the great achievement for the PBKS team and captain Shreyash.
On other side, RCB has never won the title of IPL and now its time to get the title for the RCB team, RCB fans and specially legend Virat Kohli who has been waited for the 18 years. In 2016, last time RCB has reached to the final but missed the opportunity to won the title. IPL 2025 – RCB players performance is on top notch mostly Virat Kohli, captain Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma and Josh Hazlewood.
Probable playing XI squads for RCB vs PBKS match :
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) | Punjab Kings(PBKS) |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Prabhsimran Singh |
| Phil Salt | Priyansh Arya |
| Mayank Agarwal | Josh Inglis (wk) |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| Liam Livingstone | Nehal Wadhera |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Shashank Singh |
| Romario Shepherd | Marcus Stoinis |
| Krunal Pandya | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Kyle Jamieson |
| Yash Dayal | Arshdeep Singh |
| Josh Hazlewood | Harpreet Brar / Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Suyash Sharma | Vijaykumar Vyshak |
Key Performers :
For RCB :
RCB has one most trusted fan based and Kohli has the special bond with the RCB franchise. Virat Kohli – With 614 runs in this IPL season, Kohli is one of the most important player of RCB and he known for his best performance in important matches whether its IPL or international matches.
Returning from injury, Josh Hazlewood has made an immediate impact, taking 3 wickets for 14 runs in a recent match. He already taken 21 wickets in 11 matched in this IPL season and his experience and pace are assets in the bowling attack of RCB.
For PBKS :
Yuzvendra Chahal has good wicket taking ability in the middle overs and he is recover from the injury and ready to play important role in today match.
Shreyas Iyer– Leading from the front, Iyer has smassed over 613 runs in 16 matches of this IPL season, providing stability in the middle order.
Priyansh Arya – with one century and two fifties, this opener scores 451 runs in 16 matches and has very important for the PBKS.
Important Updates
Weather In Ahmedabad
Rain is expected in Ahmedabad today, with forecasts indicating a 50–61% chance of showers that could potentially disrupt the IPL 2025 final. In the event of a washout, the match will be moved to the reserve day on June 4. Let’s hope for clear skies and an exciting showdown—may the best team emerge victorious!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The availability of Tim David is not sure for the RCB team, but the rest of the players are availbale for the final match.
Punjab Kings
Yuzvendra Chahal remains uncertain for the final, but PBKS have a reliable alternative in Harpreet Brar. All other Punjab players are fit and available for selection.
Head-To-Head
The head-to-head rivalry between RCB and PBKS is perfectly balanced, with both teams securing 18 wins apiece. While PBKS edged out RCB in their only previous clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, RCB has dominated recent matchups, winning five of the last six encounters since 2023.
How to Watch Live
- Star Sports Network: The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels.
- JioHotstar App and Website: Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar platform.
Pitch Report:
Set in the middle of the square, the pitch for the final is a mixed-soil track expected to offer both bounce and grip. There is a possibility of rain again on the final day, but the forecast is for light rain. There is a chance of rain again in the final match on Narendra Modi Stadium.