As the anticipation swells for the IPL 2025 Final, the clash has already begun—not on the field, but on different social channels. According to data from Distillery, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) have taken a shoal lead as the most popular team, taking 51% of the social conversation total from India in the last 24 hours online, with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) following closely behind with 49% of the social conversation.

The buzz map has some interesting insights. The Punjab Kings have a lot of indicative red shields in several states and substantial domination in the north and west, while RCB has lots of gold lions in the south and some in the east. This geographic division and application to the fan support could signify a fascinating virtual rivalry as the match draws closer. Now that we are close to the end of the IPL 2025 season, “One Last Shot for Glory” has a little extra gravity for fans of the two competing teams.

This sudden burst of online conversation shows how emotionally attached fans can be to their teams. Hashtags, memes, match commentary, and fan predictions have converged on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and others. The stakes are sky-high, not just for the trophy, but also for fan pride. For RCB, this is another shot at their elusive first title, while PBKS are also hunting for their maiden IPL championship.

Digital Pulse Prior to the Final

As we close in on the final, much of social media is full of predictions, fan chants, and nostalgia. Both teams have ramped up their digital activity and produced hype videos and behind-the-scenes content and have encouraged fans to color their timelines with team colors. The stakes seem just as high online as they will be on the pitch. 

ITS VERY CLOSE IN STAR SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZ - RCB vs PBKS...!!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/S04HLloD8i

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 2, 2025

Also Read: Shreyas Iyer’s Captaincy Chronicle: A legacy worth remembering

The IPL 2025 final will be held tomorrow, 3rd June, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, with a start time of 7:30 PM IST. With PBKS leading the online race and RCB determined to make history, fans can expect an electrifying contest that goes beyond the boundary lines.