RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Prediction: Who Will Win Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Final Today?

RCB vs PBKS Prediction: The IPL 2025 comes to a conclusion with a blockbuster championship clash, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Punjab Kings in the Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (June 3).

RCB and PBKS, the top two teams after the group stages, will collide in this massive encounter as they vie to win their maiden IPL title. Bengaluru qualified directly for the final after their win over the Punjab side in Qualifier 1. The Kings, then rallied back to win against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 and booked a place for the summit clash.

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Schedule

Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

RCB vs PBKS H2H Record

In their IPL history, RCB and PBKS have faced each other 33 times. PBKS holds a slight edge with 17 victories, while RCB has won 16 matches.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Phil Salt: Returned to Ahmedabad after the birth of his child and is available for the final.
Tim David: Uncertainty over his availability due to a hamstring injury.
Key Players: Virat Kohli (614 runs), Josh Hazlewood (21 wickets).

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Shreyas Iyer: In sublime form, scoring an unbeaten 87 in Qualifier 2.
Concerns:
- Inconsistent openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya.
- Yuzvendra Chahal's recent underwhelming form.
- Over-reliance on Shreyas Iyer in pressure situations.

RCB and PBKS IPL 2025 Squads

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Blessing Muzarabani, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh

Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Xavier Bartlett, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash

RCB vs PBKS Prediction: Who will Win IPL 2025 Final Today?

With both franchises aiming for their first IPL title, the 2025 final is set up as an emotionally charged encounter. Royal Challengers Bengaluru come into this match with a wave of momentum and a sense of unfinished business. Their victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 not only gave them a direct ticket to the final but also established a psychological advantage. Virat Kohli's consistent brilliance at the top and Josh Hazlewood's incisiveness with the ball have provided them with a rock-solid core.

Punjab Kings, in contrast, have relied heavily on the genius of Shreyas Iyer, whose unbeaten 87 in the knockout stage propelled them to the final. However, there are evident cracks. Their opening combination has been unreliable, and the form of Yuzvendra Chahal-once their trump card-has been well below par. They remain a dangerous side, no doubt, but they have leaned on individual brilliance far more than collective rhythm.

RCB appear to have the more balanced XI, superior recent form, and a sharper bowling unit. Unless Punjab Kings find a near-perfect game across departments, the odds favour Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally breaking their long-standing title drought and lifting the IPL trophy in Ahmedabad.