RCB vs PBKS Final Match Prediction IPL 2025 | Who Will Win Between Royal Challengers Bangalore Vs Punjab Kings

The IPL 2025 Final is expected to be an exciting contest between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on June 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are vying to secure their first IPL championship title, which heightens the stakes of the game. RCB made it to the final from Qualifier 1 by beating PBKS, while PBKS reached the final by defeating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.

Squad Information

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

• Captain: Rajat Patidar
  
• Key Players: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
  
• Full Squad: Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Nuwan Thushara, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Swastik Chhikara, Mohit Rathee, Manoj Bhandage

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

• Captain: Shreyas Iyer
  
• Key Players: Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
  
• Full Squad: Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Vishnu Vinod, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Mitch Owen, Pyla Avinash, Harnoor Singh

Predicted Top Performers

• Virat Kohli (RCB): This season’s top run-scorer with 614 runs, including eight fifties.
• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): Top run-getter with 603 runs, including an unbeaten match-winning innings of 87 in Qualifier 2.

Predicted Game Changers

• Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Key with the ball with 21 wickets, leading RCB to the playoffs.
• Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): Effective with the ball with 18 wickets, and at times even took key wickets.

Pitch Report

Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has been a paradise for batters, with many matches scoring over a combined 400 runs this season alone. The average score for the first innings is approximately 177, and playing first in T20 cricket does have some advantages.

Match Time and Location

• Date: June 3, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Toss Prediction

Due to the dew factor in evening matches at Ahmedabad, the team that wins the toss may choose to bowl first, since batting conditions will be better later on. 

Score Prediction

• RCB: 190–210
• PBKS: 180–200

Win Probability

• RCB: 52%
• PBKS: 48%

Predicted Winner Today

Considering current form and past encounters, RCB has a minimal edge over PBKS, and their balanced squad and momentum from the win in Qualifier 1 put them as the favorite to win their first IPL title.

Conclusion

The IPL 2025 Final between RCB and PBKS is sure to be an exciting match-up, with both teams looking to claim their first title as champions. RCB has an experience edge, having performed well throughout the season to even be in the match. PBKS has popped up and performed admirably in the semi-final with their resilience and strength. We can expect an electric finale to this year’s IPL.