The stage is set for a blockbuster finale in IPL 2025 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-stakes encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will be played on Tuesday, June 3, and marks the culmination of a thrilling season.
Both teams are chasing their maiden IPL title, which makes this final more intense and emotionally charged. With passionate fanbases backing them and years of heartbreak behind, either RCB or PBKS will lift the trophy for the first time.
The Punjab Kings finished the league stage at the top of the points table, narrowly beating RCB on net run rate. Both sides secured 19 points in 14 matches, reflecting a season of consistent performances. However, PBKS's slightly superior NRR helped them clinch the top position.
The final showdown between these two in-form sides is a fitting end to the season, promising fans a high-voltage battle for IPL supremacy.
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has been a paradise for batters this season. Matches here have consistently seen high totals and a flurry of boundaries, especially sixes.
In the recently concluded Qualifier 2, Mumbai Indians put up 203/6 while batting first. Yet PBKS chased it down comfortably with six wickets in hand and an over to spare, showcasing how chasing isn't impossible, but it requires firepower and composure.
With similar conditions expected for the final, fans can anticipate another high-scoring thriller between RCB and PBKS.
Here’s a snapshot of key stats from matches held at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2025:
Matches Played: 8
Wins Batting First: 6
Wins Batting Second: 2
Average 1st Innings Score: 219/6
Run Rate: 10.94
Lowest Total Defended: 196
Highest Total Chased: 204
200+ Totals Scored: 11 times in 9 matches
Average Sixes per Match: 21
These numbers clearly indicate that teams batting first have had the upper hand. Bowlers have found it tough, especially during the latter stages of innings.
The venue has witnessed more impact from pacers compared to spinners, though both have struggled to keep run rates in check:
Pace Bowlers
Overs Bowled: 71%
Wickets Taken: 65
Average: 35.5
Economy Rate: 10.3
Balls Per Wicket: 21
Spinners
Overs Bowled: 29%
Wickets Taken: 29
Average: 30.9
Economy Rate: 9.8
Balls Per Wicket: 19
While spinners are slightly more economical, they haven’t taken as many wickets as the quicks. Expect fast bowlers to shoulder the bulk of the work in the final.
Looking at the head-to-head stats at Narendra Modi Stadium, PBKS enjoy a better win record:
RCB: 6 matches, 3 wins, 3 losses (Win %: 50%)
PBKS: 7 matches, 5 wins, 2 losses (Win %: 71%)
This slight edge in experience and performance at the venue might give PBKS a psychological advantage heading into the final.
The most recent match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium was Qualifier 2 between PBKS and Mumbai Indians. MI posted an imposing 204/6 after batting first. However, PBKS chased it down effortlessly, powered by a masterful 87 from Shreyas Iyer*.
This successful run-chase only adds to the unpredictability of the final — both teams possess powerful batting line-ups that can make any target look chaseable.
With two motivated teams, a batter-friendly pitch, and fans hoping to witness history, the IPL 2025 final between RCB and PBKS is expected to be a run-feast loaded with drama and emotion.
Will RCB finally break their trophy drought or will PBKS lift the IPL cup for the first time? All eyes now turn to Ahmedabad for the grand conclusion of this year’s tournament.