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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2025 Final Preview Team Analysis, Key Players

Shubham Sangale·

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2025 Match Preview: The grand finale of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set for a historic showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final on Tuesday, June 3, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST.

Both sides are on the verge of history, with neither having won the IPL title in their storied runs. RCB stormed into the final by thrashing PBKS by 8 wickets in the first qualifier, while PBKS bounced back strongly, defeating Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in the second qualifier.

As Virat Kohli looks to finally lift the elusive IPL trophy in Season 18, Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS side is equally hungry to script their maiden title triumph. Expect fireworks as two evenly matched sides collide for the ultimate glory.


Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Match Details

Detail Information
Match RCB vs PBKS, Final – IPL 2025
Date June 3, 2025
Time 7:30 PM IST
Venue Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Live Streaming JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
Toss Timing 7:00 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) Match Preview IPL 2025 – Final


RCB Preview

RCB have peaked at the right time in IPL 2025. With Phil Salt and Virat Kohli leading the charge at the top, supported by the calm leadership of Rajat Patidar, the team has found consistency in both batting and bowling. Their dominant win over PBKS in the qualifier showcased their form.

The bowling unit, led by Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, and Romario Shepherd, has played a key role in their run to the final. RCB will be high on confidence heading into their second final in franchise history, chasing that long-awaited trophy.

RCB Probable Playing XI:

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim Seifert, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma


PBKS Preview

PBKS, under Shreyas Iyer’s aggressive leadership, have played fearless cricket throughout the season. Their stunning chase of 204 against the Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier shows the depth and resilience of the side.

PBKS boast a balanced lineup featuring Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh, Marcus Stoinis, and the dangerous Arshdeep Singh with the ball. They’ll look to avenge their recent defeat to RCB and lift their first-ever IPL trophy.

PBKS Probable Playing XI:

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzi Chahal, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player: Vijay Kumar Vaishak


Also Read – RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record – IPL 2025  


Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) Pitch & Weather Report


RCB vs PBKS – Match Prediction: Who Will Win?

Both teams are evenly matched, but RCB’s current momentum, coupled with the hunger of players like Kohli and Salt, might just give them the edge. However, PBKS have shown they can bounce back under pressure and have the firepower to go all the way.

Prediction: Toss could be crucial, but RCB are slightly favourites.


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