IPL Final Match Time: RCB vs PBKS – Venue, Weather, Live Streaming, And Predicted Playing XI
RCB and PBKS clash in IPL 2025 final today at 7:30 PM IST in Ahmedabad, with both teams aiming for their maiden IPL title.
Cricket fans across the globe are gearing up for a blockbuster finale as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final on Tuesday, June 3, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams, chasing their maiden title, are set to bring the curtain down on the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League with what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
"Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will set out to end their 17-year-long title drought when they clash in the IPL 2025 final."
While the journey to the summit clash has been long and winding, it has tested and proven the grit of both franchises. PBKS, despite topping the league stage, had to fight through the longer route. They bounced back from a defeat to RCB in Qualifier 1 by thumping five-time champions Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, led by Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 87. Iyer, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders to the title in 2024, now stands on the cusp of back-to-back IPL glories with two different teams.
RCB, meanwhile, are riding high after a dominant campaign that saw them make history by becoming the first team to win all seven away matches in a single edition. "Rajat Patidar’s Bengaluru were flawless in away conditions," and their momentum was evident as they dismantled Iyer’s PBKS in their previous playoff encounter.
Statistically, the two teams share a neck-and-neck rivalry.
RCB vs PBKS head-to-head in IPL:
Matches played: 36
PBKS won: 18
RCB won: 18
Despite their pedigree, neither team has yet tasted IPL glory.
RCB’s IPL final record: Played – 3, Lost – 3
PBKS’ IPL final record: Played – 1, Lost – 1
"The IPL 2025 will also have a new champion crowned as the title had remained elusive for both RCB and PBKS till now."
As for the playing elevens, both sides look well-equipped:
Punjab Kings predicted XI:
Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh.
RCB predicted XI:
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.
Impact Player: Mayank Agarwal.
Thousands of fans are expected to flood the stands, many donning the iconic jersey No.18 to support Virat Kohli, playing in his fourth IPL final. The electric atmosphere will be heightened by a closing ceremony at 6:00 PM IST, featuring a special performance by Shankar Mahadevan, paying tribute to India’s armed forces.
RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 final, Ahmedabad weather report:
While a brief spell of rain is predicted during the afternoon, "the evening should be holding clear skies during the game," as per Accuweather.com. The temperature is expected to hover between 38°C during the day and cool down to 27°C by match time.
Where to watch:
- TV broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Digital streaming: JioHotstar
- Match time: 7:30 PM IST
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