RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Match Prediction: Who Will Win?

This year’s final brings together two passionate franchises still chasing their first IPL trophy. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, were clinical throughout the season and sealed their finals berth by thrashing PBKS in Qualifier 1. But Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS bounced back like true warriors, stunning five-time champions Mumbai Indians in a high-pressure Qualifier 2 to set up a rematch in the summit clash.

For cricket lovers and opinion traders alike, this is a match where emotions run high and every ball can flip fortunes. On platforms like HaaNaa, your cricketing instinct can now help you earn real rewards, making match prediction smarter, more skill-based, and more rewarding than ever.

Let’s dive into everything you need to know about RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2025 Final.

Match Overview – RCB vs PBKS Today Match Prediction

The final promises fireworks between two well-matched teams with contrasting journeys.

RCB, known for their star power, have finally clicked as a unit. After finishing second in the league stage with 9 wins from 14 matches, they demolished PBKS in Qualifier 1 by bowling them out for 101 and chasing it down in just 10 overs.

PBKS, however, showed great character in Qualifier 2. After conceding 203/6 to Mumbai Indians, they chased it down with grit and flair, thanks to a captain’s knock of 87* from Shreyas Iyer – scripting history as the first successful 200+ run-chase against MI in IPL history.

With both teams having never lifted the IPL trophy before, this game is more than a final – it’s a legacy-defining night.

Throughout IPL 2025, our match predictions accurately highlighted key outcomes, including RCB’s dominance and PBKS’s unpredictability. Heading into the final, RCB holds a winning probability of 58%, while PBKS stands at 42%.

Match Details:

Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 Final

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST

Live Broadcast: JioStar Network Channels

Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)

Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly with good bounce and true pace. Out of the 8 matches hosted here this season, 6 have been won by teams batting first. However, with dew expected in the second half, the toss-winning captain might opt to bowl first to take advantage.

Key Pitch Stats (IPL 2025):

Average First Innings Score: 192

Chasing teams won: 2 of 8

Dew factor: High

Ideal Strategy: Bowl first if dew is likely, else bat first and post 200+

Head-to-Head Record – RCB vs PBKS

This is one of the most evenly contested rivalries in IPL history, and it couldn't be more fitting for the grand finale.

Total Matches: 36

RCB Wins: 18

PBKS Wins: 18

No Result: 0

First Match: May 5, 2008

Most Recent: May 29, 2025 – RCB won by 8 wickets (Qualifier 1)

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Probable Playing XIs of RCB vs PBKS

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

1. Virat Kohli

2. Philip Salt

3. Rajat Patidar (C)

4. Liam Livingstone

5. Jitesh Sharma (WK)

6. Romario Shepherd

7. Krunal Pandya

8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

9. Yash Dayal

10. Josh Hazlewood

11. Suyash Sharma

Impact Player: Mayank Agarwal

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

1. Priyansh Arya

2. Josh Inglis (WK)

3. Shreyas Iyer (C)

4. Nehal Wadhera

5. Marcus Stoinis

6. Shashank Singh

7. Azmatullah Omarzai

8. Kyle Jamieson

9. Vijaykumar Vyshak

10. Arshdeep Singh

11. Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh

Key Players to Watch – RCB vs PBKS Final

Best Batter Pick: Virat Kohli (RCB)

King Kohli has been in sublime touch this season. Though he scored just 12 in Qualifier 1, he's never one to miss out in big matches. Kohli’s record in finals and knockouts is stellar, and with 614 runs this season, he’s RCB’s batting pillar.

IPL 2025 Stats:

Runs: 614

Average: 55.81

Strike Rate: 146.53

50+ scores: 6 consecutive before last match

PBKS’ bowling unit will be wary of giving him early room – one mistake, and he could run away with the game.

Best Bowler Pick: Kyle Jamieson (PBKS)

Kyle Jamieson may have joined the season late, but he has made an instant impact. The tall Kiwi pacer used the bounce in Ahmedabad well against MI, taking 1/30. Against RCB’s power-packed top order, his variations and bounce will be critical.

IPL 2025 Stats:

Matches: 3

Wickets: 2

Best: 1/30 vs MI

Strength: Extracting bounce on good-length deliveries

RCB will look to target spin, so Jamieson’s performance could tip the scales in PBKS’s way.

Match Scenarios & Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

This is the final, and both teams will bring out their best. However, several match factors could influence the outcome depending on who bats first.

Scenario 1: RCB Bat First

RCB Predicted Score: 190–200

Prediction: RCB to win

If Kohli or Salt provides a strong platform, RCB can post a match-winning total. With Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar, and Shepherd forming a potent bowling attack, defending 190+ becomes highly likely.

Scenario 2: PBKS Bat First

PBKS Predicted Score: 185–195

Prediction: RCB to win

PBKS have attacking options like Inglis, Stoinis, and Shreyas Iyer, but they haven’t been consistent under pressure. If RCB keep things tight early on, they can restrict PBKS to under 200 and chase with depth in their batting.

Final RCB vs PBKS Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Win IPL 2025

RCB have looked like the team to beat all season – and after their dominant show in Qualifier 1, they will enter the final with high confidence. Their bowling is disciplined, Kohli is due for a big one, and Rajat Patidar’s leadership has added a calm, winning mentality.

PBKS have been incredible, especially their comeback against MI, but inconsistency at the top and over-reliance on Shreyas Iyer could cost them on the big day.

Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to lift their maiden IPL title

PBKS Make History, But RCB Seal Glory in a Record-Breaking Finale

In Qualifier 2, PBKS made history by chasing down 204 against MI, marking the first-ever successful 200+ chase against the Mumbai Indians in IPL history. Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 87* powered the remarkable feat, setting a new benchmark. In the final, RCB dismissed PBKS for 101 and chased it in just 10 overs—sealing their maiden title and capping off a thrilling, stat-packed IPL season.

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