RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final on June 3, 2025, at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, starting 7:30 PM.
RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1, chasing 102 in 10 overs. Punjab Kings fought back, beating Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in Qualifier 2.
This article covers the pitch and weather for RCB vs. Punjab Kings, lists the playing XI, and gives Dream11 tips. So, let’s start.
RCB vs PBKS Expected Playing XI
RCB Playing XI
| S.No | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Salt | Wicketkeeper |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | Batter |
| 3 | Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| 4 | Rajat Patidar (c) | Batter |
| 5 | Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| 6 | Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper |
| 7 | Tim David | Batter |
| 8 | Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| 9 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| 10 | Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| 11 | Yash Dayal | Bowler |
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
PBKS Playing XI
| S.No | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper |
| 2 | Priyansh Arya | Batter |
| 3 | Shreyas Iyer (c) | Batter |
| 4 | Josh Inglis | Batter |
| 5 | Nehal Wadhera | Batter |
| 6 | Shashank Singh | All-rounder |
| 7 | Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| 8 | Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder |
| 9 | Harpreet Brar | Bowler |
| 10 | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| 11 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
Impact Player: Marco Jansen
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Pitch Report
Ahmedabad’s pitch is great for batting, with an average first-innings score of 185. Short boundaries (65m) help big hits, but spinners like Yuzvendra Chahal get grip in the middle overs. Dew makes chasing easier, with teams batting second winning 55% of games.
Weather Report
Ahmedabad’s weather on June 3 is clear, 30-35°C, with 40% humidity and no rain. Dew in the evening favours teams chasing, making the toss important.
RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Prediction
RCB and Punjab Kings both had 9 wins in the league stage, but RCB’s Qualifier 1 win (102 in 10 overs) shows their strength. Kohli (614 runs) and Salt’s fast starts lead RCB’s batting, while Hazlewood’s 3/21 in Qualifier 1 troubles PBKS.
Punjab Kings rely on Iyer (601 runs) and Chahal (19 wickets), who suit Ahmedabad’s pitch. Their Qualifier 2 chase of 204 shows a fight. RCB’s head-to-head record is tied at 18-18, but their recent form, with 2 wins in 3 against PBKS in 2025, gives them a 60% chance.
Social media leans toward RCB’s experience. Punjab Kings’ batting collapse (101 in Qualifier 1) is a worry.
Prediction: RCB win by 15-20 runs or 7 wickets, likely lifting their first IPL trophy.
Dream11 Best Team
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt (RCB), Prabhsimran Singh (Punjab Kings)
- Batters: Virat Kohli (RCB, Captain), Shreyas Iyer (PBKS), Priyansh Arya (PBKS)
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis (PBKS, Vice-Captain), Liam Livingstone (RCB)
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood (RCB), Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS), Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB)
