IPL 2025 Final: A New Champion Awaits as RCB and PBKS Clash in Ahmedabad

he Indian Premier League is all set for a historic finale as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Punjab Kings (PBKS) on June 3 in Ahmedabad. With neither team having lifted the coveted trophy in their history, a brand-new champion will emerge, marking the first fresh IPL title holder since 2016.

RCB’s Fourth Final – Will They Finally Break the Jinx?
For RCB, this will be their fourth appearance in an IPL final. They previously finished as runners-up in 2009 (to Deccan Chargers), 2011 (to Chennai Super Kings), and 2016 (to Sunrisers Hyderabad). Under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, they have looked balanced and hungry throughout the season. RCB’s thumping win in Qualifier 1 against PBKS, where they bowled them out for 101, shows they’re peaking at the right time.

PBKS: Another Shot at Glory
PBKS, on the other hand, have only reached the final once before — in 2014, when they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders. This year, under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, they’ve shown remarkable consistency. Notably, Iyer becomes the first player to captain three different IPL franchises in finals, having previously led Delhi Capitals (2020) and Kolkata Knight Riders (2024).

PBKS had to take the longer route to the final, beating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 to earn their spot in the summit clash. Their journey has been a testament to grit and resilience, especially after finishing at the top of the league stage alongside RCB.

Head-to-Head and Road to the Final
The two teams were neck-and-neck in the league stage, with nine wins, four defeats, and one no-result each. They shared honors in their two league games — PBKS won in Bengaluru while RCB took the reverse fixture in Mullanpur. RCB’s convincing Qualifier 1 victory gave them the early edge, but PBKS responded by knocking out five-time champions MI to set up a tantalizing final.

What to Expect?
Expect a high-octane clash between two power-packed batting line-ups and disciplined bowling units. With Ahmedabad’s pitch often aiding fast bowlers under lights and favoring big hitters, it’s set to be a thrilling contest. Both teams have match-winners and a passionate fanbase desperate to see their side lift the trophy for the first time.

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Stay tuned to CricGend.com for live updates, expert analysis, and post-match reactions as we bring you all the action from the IPL 2025 final. Will RCB finally end their trophy drought, or can PBKS script a fairytale win? We’ll find out on June 3!