Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings have never won an IPL title before; tonight however, they may finally do just that.
Phil Salt makes two big pulls off Arshdeep Singh in the opening over, which marks an excellent start for Royal Challengers Bangalore but more will be required of them if they want to claim victory in this final.
RCB vs PBKS
RCB and PBKS meet in an intense final, and all bets are off. Both sides have never won an IPL title before this final and hope for redemption with one more shot at glory – this marks RCB’s first appearance in an IPL final since 2016 while PBKS only once before in 2014.
As both teams adjust, this game has had a slow and nerve-wracking start. Both sides are looking for momentum, with PBKS having an edge early thanks to some smart hitting from its openers. Should this momentum continue throughout, this should make for an interesting contest!
RCB take just 3 runs off of their first over, while PBKS are yet to hit any sixes and are only at 13 for 1.
Things begin to tighten for PBKS as Shreyas Iyer falls victim to Romario Shepherd. Soon thereafter, Priyansh Arya follows suit by dismissing Josh Inglis for just 10. Krunal Pandya adds further insult, getting out Josh Inglis.
RCB made an early appeal against UltraEdge but were unsuccessful, leading them to conclude it is not out. That deal dealt a massive setback to them and will require them to find ways of increasing their run rate to stay in contention for victory.
As the third over starts, RCB are still looking to increase their run rate but have only managed to add two runs since the previous over ended. On the other hand, PBKS are steadily closing in and only currently seven runs behind target at the conclusion of this over.
RCB have an incredible chance at winning their inaugural IPL trophy after an outstanding season. When AB de Villiers joined his teammates and coaches on stage after victory was achieved, it was an emotional moment. Finally after 18 long years they could say: ‘Ee sala cup namdu!’, having achieved something they have worked so hard for.
Live Streaming
There’s no denying the IPL final between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Pune Knight Riders KXIP will be an intense, exciting matchup. For the first time, two franchises from different cities will compete against one another to claim the trophy, making this eventful contest an historic momentous momentous for both franchises. You can watch live streaming of this clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad; JioHotstar in India as well as Willow TV will both provide coverage; with Willow TV providing official broadcast rights of this contest.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will do battle in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League to become champions for themselves for the first time. The final will take place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3 and fans from all around the globe are sure to tune in.
Though they started slowly, Royal Challengers Bangalore eventually managed to post 190 runs. Although Phil Salt and Virat Kohli struggled early, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma made quick cameo appearances to keep up the scoreboard. Additionally, Yuzvendra Chahal, Azmatullah Omarzai and Vijaykumar Vyshak all managed one wicket each for their bowlers to keep run rate under control.
Narendra Modi Stadium’s pitch is expected to live up to its reputation for wicket-friendly surfaces. Boasting ample grass cover and being quite bouncy, its surface should make hitting boundaries difficult; yet spinners will find plenty of movement within its surface which allows for plenty of grip and spin from spinners.
RCB have managed to stay ahead of their required run rate despite an uneven start, by bowling efficiently and capitalizing on favorable fielding conditions. They’ve only conceded six runs over their last 10 overs; and should complete their innings within three hours. Key for PBKS will be keeping momentum alive during their opening innings; if that can be accomplished they should be able to defend their total.
Toss
The final between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Pune Knight Riders (PBKS) promises to be an exciting, high-scoring encounter; both teams boast powerful batting lineups. While it should remain tight throughout, RCB should edge ahead due to their superior bowling attack and 18 wins against PBKS in IPL history – hoping for yet another crown to add their list of achievements.
PBKS will look to rectify their poor display in Qualifier 2, when their batsmen failed to ignite and they were dismissed for just 102. A quick review of their form book indicates they can post a respectable total; however, RCB’s outstanding fielding and catching should keep them at bay, making it hard for their batting order to establish itself in pursuit.
At 7.30 PM IST, PBKS won the toss and elected to bat first. Their hopes lie in taking advantage of favourable pitch conditions which helped them chase down an impressive score during their last match at this venue, plus an overcast sky that should provide assistance for bowlers – creating an ideal opportunity for both sides to showcase their best cricket performance in this matchup.
Match Summary
PBKS won the toss and elected to bat first, electing for Phil Salt of RCB to start things off before Chahal dismissed him in the slips by Kyle Jamieson off Chahal for 16. With some powerful hits by Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh pushing them onto 23 without loss in two overs, PBKS established themselves on top.
Jitesh Nandan then hit one over extra cover for four, but the required run-rate kept rising as time ran out; eventually PBKS required 55 off 22 balls.
At first it appeared PBKS would win their review, but it was overturned as they haven’t made contact with the ball! Bumrah then bowled a knuckleball that struck Livingstone square in front of his stumps to dismiss him – something they need more of to stop RCB!
As the teams have reached an even score of 190 runs each, it is time for the last over!
Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore expressed his delight upon receiving the IPL trophy and never imagined they’d win it all. He acknowledged the hard work of coaching and support staff along with fans’ undying loyalty as contributors to their victory.
Kohli takes home his maiden IPL title! Congratulations RCB on an unforgettable victory!
After three unsuccessful attempts, RCB successfully lifted the IPL trophy after four successful tries! It was an unforgettable moment for them and their fans alike; Kohli described this win as his favorite victory of his career; the team would always remember this win; before lifting up the trophy and looking ecstatically down at those gathered below in celebration – telling everyone to come back next year! Truly an unforgettable day for RCB and their supporters alike.