RCB vs PBKS Match Preview

The IPL 2025 season has provided over two months of thrilling action-packed cricket, leaving only two teams standing. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Punjab Kings in the final on Tuesday night in Ahmedabad. With both chasing their first title, the stage is set for a thrilling battle. This could easily go into the final overs, with both teams giving their all in the season's biggest game. 

RCB vs PBKS Match Details 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings – Final Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Date & Time: 03rd June 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

RCB vs PBKS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	218
Avg 2nd inn score	214
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is usually ideal for T20s — batters prefer it, but pacers as well as those who vary in speed can also benefit. As the game progresses, the pitch may slow down slightly, making it more difficult to score freely later on.

RCB vs PBKS Weather Report

The weather in Ahmedabad will remain slightly cloudy and cool in the evening, but there is no chance of rain, so we should have a full match.  

RCB vs PBKS Last Five Matches

RCB ( Royal Challengers Bengaluru )	W W L W W
PBKS ( Punjab Kings )	W L W L W

RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PBKS Won	RCB Won	Tie	NR
Overall	33	16	17	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

RCB vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Virat Kohli – Virat Kohli continues to be the engine with the bat—614 runs in 15 innings, averaging 56 with a strike rate of 146.53.
• Josh Hazlewood –  Josh Hazlewood's return from injury in the first Qualifier significantly improved the bowling lineup. He wasted no time and took 3 for 21 in 3.1 overs.

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shreyas Iyer – Shreyas Iyer has confidently led the middle order, scoring 597 runs in 16 games at a strike rate of 175
• Arshdeep Singh –  Arshdeep Singh led the charge with 18 wickets in 16 matches, averaging 8.79 per over.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Philip Salt(VC), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer(C), Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Josh Hazlewood

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Philip Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Inglis(VC), Virat Kohli(C), Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Krunal Pandya, Yash Dayal, Arshdeep Singh, Josh Hazlewood

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer

Vice-captain – Josh Inglis, Philip Salt

Wicketkeeper – Philip Salt

RCB vs PBKS Probable Winners:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are both vying for their first IPL title. RCB is making their first finals appearances in nine years, while Punjab has been waiting eleven years. There will almost certainly be nerves on both sides. Nonetheless, RCB will arrive with a more optimistic outlook. They've already defeated Punjab twice this year, including a convincing victory in the first Qualifier. Such a result can have a significant impact on one's mindset. However, a victory in the second Qualifier would have boosted Punjab as well, and they will fight hard to recover. This could go any way, with both teams giving their all, but Punjab's strong batting simply gives them an advantage. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is expected to win this match.