After more than two months of tireless cricket, more than 70 matches and the numerous last thrillers, the Indian Premier League 2025 has achieved its dramatic finals. The Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad will host the clash of the summit 3. Neither the PBKS nor the RCB had previously lifted the sought -after trophy. This in itself guarantees one thing – IPL 2025 crowns a new champion.
It is appropriate that the two most context teams of the season-PBK and RCB-HAVE earned the right to question the finals. After ending in the first two at the end of the league phase, they will now win one victory from history.
Kings Panjab, historically limited on the lower rung of the table, organized a remarkable turn. The core of their revival is two uncompromising characters: Captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting. Together they created a fearless, focused unit that navigates pressure with Poise.
On the other hand, the Royal Challengers Bengalur seemed to throw the weight of past inconsistencies. Under the new dynamics of leadership and armed with a sharp, clinical edge, RCB marched to the final on the back of the reduced eight goal demolition of Pandjab in qualifying 1.
It is unlikely that the weather in Ahmedabad will be played by Coipsort, but the IPL government body ensured that measures were introduced. The final has another 120 -minute buffer and a spare day, which ensures that the title referees will be played.
Head to head
RCB and PBKS faced 36 times in the history of IPL, with both teams won by 18 games per piece. It is a rivalry that often went under the radar, but remains slightly balanced. In the 2025 season, RCB had the upper hand. PBKS won the opening meeting in a clash affected by the 18th April, but RCB equalized the score two days later with a victory with seven goals. The decisive wound came to the play -off, where the RCB tied up in just 101 and chased the target inside 10 exceeding and sealed its place in the final in a strong style.
The battles of key players
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Virat Kohli again commands the reflector. With 614 runs in 14 shifts on average 55.81 and a strike at 146.53, RCB Talisman released with authority during the tournament and recorded eight half -time. For PBKS, their hopes for early breakthrough rest with Pacer left shoulder Arshdeep Singh, their front goal. The role of Arshdeep in PowerPlay will be a major ability to move the ball early and challenge Kohli’s technique that could set the tone. Interestingly, while Kohli twice in ARSHEEP twice in 10 T20 shifts also hit the impressive 175.43 against Pacer. It is a match that promises both tension and fireworks.
2. Shreyas Iyer vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Skipper PBKS Shreyas Iyer led from the front and accumulated 603 runs on average 54.81 and an exceptional strike rate of 177.80. His ability to anchor and speeding up was essential for Punjab’s campaign. RCB, however, will look at Bhuvneshwar Kumar to face the influence of Iyer. Achieved sailor was helpful in early breaks and was particularly effective in qualifying. He enjoys a favorable record against Iyer, who three times at 11 T20 meetings, and limits his strike to only 90. This battle throws the rhythm against accuracy and could be crucial in the top settings.
3. Jitesh Sharma vs. Yuzvendra Chahal
Jitesh Sharma is undefeated 85 of only 33 supplies in the final of the Lucknow Super Giants League remains one of the IPL 2025 knocking. But in the finals he may face another challenge: Yuzvendra Chahal. The S-Spinner manages to disrupt the rhythm and Jitesh has released three times in the seven shift T20 three times. Sharm’s strike against him, a slight 117.14, suggests that Chahal could be commissioned to stop his progress. The timing of this competition could be essential, especially if Jitesh Sharma enters the medium exceeding.
4. Marcus Stoinis vs Josh Hazlewood
Two Australians, each integral part of their party, will face what could be a defining battle. Marcus Stoinis added valuable runs this season after ordering for PBKS and hit the blisters of 183.33. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood led the RCB bowling attack with a quiet consistency and demanded 21 goals on average 15.80. Although Hazlewood rejected Stoinis only one of the five T20 competitions, its strike 142.30 suggests that this duel could move in two way.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
2 June 2025
Tune
