RCB vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who wins IPL 2025 title? – Inside Sport India

RCB vs PBKS match forecast: After 73 games, 1271 Sixes and 2226 four later, it all comes down to this, the IPL 2025 final. Two traditional under -performers, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, are in the final in the Narendra Modi Stadium for a first IPL title. Both teams have been waiting for 17 years at the moment. Now one of them will cancel the title, while the other team will continue their wait. It would be a suitable tribute to the legacy of Virat Kohli. For PBKs it is about coming together one last time this season.

Match Details

• Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 final
• Date: 3 June 2025
• Time: 19:30 is
• Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Broadcast: Live on Star Sports Network; Streaming on Jiohotstar

RCB vs PBKS Match Preview

This IPL 2025 is definitively two teams with passionate fan bases and a shared history of almost missers. RCB, in their fourth final (last in 2016), is driven by the desire to secure the elusive title for strong Virat Kohli. Their dominant eight-wicket victory over PBKs in Qualifier 1 showed their starting depth and bowling hood.

PBKS bounced back in their second final since 2014. Shreyas Iyer led from the front to chase 204 against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. Both teams are tuned evenly, with RCB’s balanced unit opposite PBK’s aggressive batting and resilient spirit. The collision promises intense competition, with momentum and match-ups that will probably decide the outcome.

Recent form

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (WWL Nr W)

RCB was in sparkling form and finished second in the competition phase with nine wins and four losses from 14 games. Their qualifying match 1 was a master class that rejects PBKs for 101 and pursued the target with 60 balls. RCB’s Batting, led by Virat Kohli (608 runs, SR 147.91) and the explosive start of Phil Salt, has been consistent, while Josh Hazlewood (21 Wickets) and Suyash Sharma led the bowling.

Punjab Kings (WLWLW)

PBKS was at the top of the competition stage with nine wins, thanks to a superior net Run Rate. Despite a collapse in qualifying 1, they showed resilience in qualifying 2, and chased 204 against MI, with Shreyas Iyer (514 Runs, SR 171.90) who led from the front. Their supply speed of 157.7 is one of the highest but bowling inconsistencies, in particular the recent struggles of Arshdep Singh, remain a concern.

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

The central wicket of the Narendra Modi Stadium is a stroke paradise, with a surface with mixed bottom with real bouncing and wears. In IPL 2025, nine of the 14 innings at the location exceeded 200 points, with an average score of the first innings of 219. The GT VS PBKS competition on 25 March saw more than 470 points, which suggests that a high-scoring affair.

The pitch dries out under intense heat, which prefers the game, although Spinners may find some grip in the middle overs. Benes measures 61 m and 67 m (square) and 73 m (straight), giving bowlers a chance if they cleverly vary their lengths. Teams that hit first won six of the eight games this season, but Dew was able to help games in the evening.

Ahmedabad Weather Report

The weather in Ahmedabad on 3 June 2025 is expected to be hot and somewhat stuffy, with temperatures ranging from 31 ° C to 36 ° C and humidity between 52% and 63%. While some afternoon showers were reported, the evening forecast predicts clear skies with a 2-5% chance, which guarantees minimal disruptions. An extension window of 120 minutes and a reserve day (4 June) are in place if necessary. When the competition is washed away, PBKs are crowned by their higher competition position.

RCB vs PBKS Head-Head Records

Bengaluru has dominated and has won five of the last six games since 2023, including two of the three in IPL 2025. RCB will have a psychological advantage after bundling PBKs for 101 in Qualifier 1. PBK’s won the other competition match. The highest score of RCB against PBKs is 241, while their lowest 95. Of 20 games where teams first struck, nine were won by the team that set the target and 11 on the chase side.

• Total number of competitions: 36
• RCB Wint: 18
• PBKS wins: 18
• In Narendra Modi Stadium: PBKS won the only meeting against RCB at this location.

Predicted play 11

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (World Championship), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Jozlewalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwalwal
  • Impact sub: Mayank Agarwal/ Suyash Sharma
• Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shasank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Arsheep Singh, Yusal, Yusal
  • Impact sub: Harpreet Brar/ Vijaykumar Vyshak

IPL 2025 Final Match forecast

RCB has a slight lead on its way to the final, given their dominant qualification extraction 1 victory over PBKs and a permanent team. Their batting, powered by Kohli and Salt, is very suitable for the high scoring field of Ahmedabad, while Hazlewood’s 21 Wickets and Suyash Sharma’s middle control give them a bowling benefit.

However, PBKs are not pushovers. The form of Iyer, combined with the explosive starts of Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis, makes their batting formidable. Their ability to chase 204 in qualifying 2 shows that they can process pressure. The pitch is in favor of high scores and DEW can make pursuit easier, giving RCB an advantage if they hit second. However, the resilience of PBKS and the leadership of Iyer can lead to an upset if their spinners, in particular Chahal or Brar, exploit the middle overs.

Prediction: RCB has a 60% chance of winning because of their recent dominance and balanced unity, but the aggressive batting of PBKs makes it a close competition. If RCB is haunting, they will probably conquer their first title; If PBKS sets a goal above 210, their pace attack can make it competitive.