RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: The final of IPL 2025 offers a novelty long in the making: two teams seeking their first title after years spent orbiting contention. On Tuesday, either Royal Challengers Bengaluru or Punjab Kings will escape cricket’s long purgatory of “what ifs” and finally earn a definitive answer.
RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025 Final: A Preview
For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, this is a familiar stage, if not a comfortable one. A fourth final appearance rekindles memories of squandered chances—2009, 2011, 2016—but also a resurgence grounded in consistency. Their journey to this point was shaped by victories over KKR, CSK (twice), MI, RR (twice), PBKS, DC, and LSG. Defeats came from GT, DC, PBKS, and SRH, while weather robbed them of a second fixture against KKR.
With 19 points, a beneficial net run rate, and strategic timing in form, RCB secured second place on the table and took full advantage in Qualifier 1, seeing off Punjab in a clinical display.
Punjab, meanwhile, are navigating unfamiliar territory. Absent from the playoffs for over a decade, their path to the final is a study in patience rewarded. Nine wins against GT, LSG (twice), CSK (twice), KKR, RCB, RR, and MI were punctuated by four defeats and one rained-out fixture. They topped the table, stumbled in Qualifier 1, and corrected course with a tenacious win over Mumbai in Qualifier 2.
Both teams arrive with merit. Only one will leave with validation.
RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Date and Time
- Date: Tuesday, June 03, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
RCB vs PBKS Live Streaming: How to Watch IPL Final
For those not braving Ahmedabad’s heat or ticketing algorithms, the match will be telecast on Star Sports Network, and streamed via JioHotstar, both app and web.
RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Full Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad
Virat Kohli, Tim Seifert (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Swastik Chikara, Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Rajat Patidar (C), Phil Salt (wk), Krunal Pandya, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Rasikh Salam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Blessing Muzarabani, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh, Nuwan Thushara
Punjab Kings Squad
Shreyas Iyer (C), Josh Inglis (wk), Priyansh Arya, Harnoor Singh, Mitch Owen, Musheer Khan, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Aaron Hardie, Vishnu Vinod (wk), Suryansh Shegde, Azmatullah Omarzai, Pyla Avinash, Marcus Stoinis, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Praveen Dubey, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Sen, Nehal Wadhera
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 36
- RCB Wins: 18
- PBKS Wins: 18
- First Encounter: May 4, 2008 (PBKS won)
- Most Recent Encounter: May 29, 2025 (RCB won)
RCB vs PBKS Toss Update
To be updated at toss.
RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Team: Predicted XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI (Predicted):
Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Suyash Sharma (Impact), Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Punjab Kings XI (Predicted):
Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Yuzvendra Chahal (Impact), Vijaykumar Vyshak
RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
Ahmedabad’s surface is best described as unpredictable within limits. On a true pitch, batting becomes artful abandon, the boundaries generous, and the bowlers regretful. On a tackier day, the ball holds, grip matters, and the batters must adjust. Either way, runs will come—but how easily, and from whom, may define the final.
RCB vs PBKS Final Weather Report
Forecasts suggest an evening of mild meteorology—partly cloudy, warm (around 30°C), and breezy. While rain is not expected, one never speaks too soon in Indian summers. Humidity will hover at manageable levels, though players may find conditions sapping in the final overs.
RCB vs PBKS Today’s Match Prediction: 3 Players to Watch
Virat Kohli (RCB)
The innings-builder has shown flashes of his most fluent form. With 614 runs at a strike rate nearing 147 and eight fifties, Kohli has both tempo and temperament. He is a constant, and finals reward the dependable.
Josh Inglis (PBKS)
The Australian wicketkeeper-batter, slow to start, has discovered a purposeful role at the top. His match-winning 73 against Mumbai and poise under pressure have made him a pivotal presence in Punjab’s rise.
Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
Hazlewood, ever the metronome, has gathered 21 wickets in 11 matches with a beguiling average under 16. Should the pitch favour seam, his impact may transcend mere statistics.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL Final?
When you look at the form, it’s very difficult to distinguish these two teams. But the momentum shifts a bit towards RCB as they have won twice against Punjab this season. Getting more rest before the final will also benefit RCB. So Virat Kohli and Co got more chances of winning tonight’s game.
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