IPL 2025 Final: RCB vs Punjab Kings – A Battle for First-Time Glory

The stage is set at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the most anticipated showdown of the season — the IPL 2025 Final. Neither side has ever won the coveted IPL trophy before, making this not just a match, but a legacy-defining moment.

Toss Update

Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first, putting RCB into bat under pressure. A bold decision from captain Shreyas Iyer, who believes in chasing.

RCB Innings Recap

RCB posted a competitive total of 190/9 in 20 overs. Key highlights:

Virat Kohli gave a steady start but couldn’t convert.

Rajat Patidar, RCB’s captain, led from the front with a crucial 48 off 32 balls.

PBKS bowlers maintained pressure at the death, especially Arshdeep Singh and Sam Curran, who took vital wickets.

The final 5 overs saw RCB collapse from 171/5 to 190/9 – losing 4 wickets for 19 runs.

Target for Punjab Kings:

191 runs in 20 overs – a challenging but chaseable target on a flat Ahmedabad pitch.