IPL 2025 Final Preview: RCB vs PBKS – History Beckons as New Champion Awaits

IPL 2025 Final Preview: RCB vs PBKS – A New IPL Champion Set to Rise

The stage is set for a historic night in Ahmedabad as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final on June 3. After weeks of high-octane cricket, this year’s IPL promises a brand-new champion—neither RCB nor PBKS have won the coveted trophy before.

Road to the Final

Both teams were consistent throughout the league stage, clinching nine wins with just four defeats and one no-result from their 14 league games. Their performances were so closely matched that only a fine margin on the net run rate separated them at the top of the table. In head-to-head clashes during the season, PBKS triumphed over RCB in Bengaluru, while RCB secured a win in Mullanpur.

RCB were the first to reach the final, dominating PBKS in Qualifier 1 by bowling them out for just 101 and chasing down the total with 10 overs to spare. PBKS then bounced back strongly against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, securing their spot in the ultimate showdown.

RCB’s Final Heartbreaks

RCB are playing their fourth IPL final, but will be eager to shed the “favorites” tag and end their title drought. They finished as runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016, losing to Deccan Chargers, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively. Led by a dynamic squad and passionate fanbase, can RCB finally go all the way this time?

PBKS – The Second Final and a New Era

PBKS, known as Kings XI Punjab in their earlier avatar, reached the IPL final only once before in 2014 but came up short against Kolkata Knight Riders. Since then, they have often struggled for consistency, but 2025 has marked a turnaround. Under the inspired leadership of Shreyas Iyer—who has now captained three different teams in IPL finals—PBKS have shown hunger and resilience throughout the season.

Key Players and Stats

• RCB: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, and emerging stars have all contributed to their surge towards the title.
• PBKS: Shreyas Iyer, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Arshdeep Singh, and their balanced squad have made them strong contenders.

Head-to-Head & Records

• Both teams finished No.1 and No.2 in the league stage, each winning one head-to-head in the regular season.
• RCB have played three finals before; PBKS have played one older final as Kings XI Punjab.
• With RCB winning convincingly in Qualifier 1, will history repeat, or will PBKS script redemption?

When and Where To Watch IPL Final 2025

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings
• Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Final Thoughts

Cricket fans are in for a treat as two hungry teams aim to etch their names in IPL folklore. Will RCB end years of heartbreak, or will PBKS capture their first title under Shreyas Iyer’s inspiring leadership? Don’t miss this epic finale to IPL 2025.

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