The grand finale of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with a record crowd of over 1.32 lakh fans in attendance.
The atmosphere is electric as supporters cheer on both teams - each chasing their first-ever IPL title.
Gayle backs both teams with unique look
Former IPL superstar Chris Gayle turned heads at the final with his creative choice of outfit.
Donning an RCB jersey paired with a Punjabi turban, Gayle paid tribute to both franchises he once represented. The “Universe Boss,” who previously played for KKR, RCB, and PBKS, holds the record for the highest individual score in IPL history (175)* and the most sixes in the league.
Jitesh Sharma key for RCB
Jitesh Sharma is holding the innings together for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after a top-order collapse in the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
RCB lost key wickets early, with Virat Kohli falling for 43 off 35 balls, while Phil Salt (16 off 9), Mayank Agarwal (24 off 18), Rajat Patidar (26 off 16), and Liam Livingstone (25 off 15) were all dismissed after getting starts.
For Punjab Kings, Kyle Jamieson has been outstanding with the ball, picking up three crucial wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal and Azmatullah Omarzai have taken one wicket each, tightening the screws on RCB.
Earlier, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to exploit the conditions under lights.
Playing XIs
RCB XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood.
PBKS XI:Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.