The highly anticipated IPL Final is set to take place tonight as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams are chasing their first-ever IPL title, making the final clash even more thrilling.
Road to the IPL Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their spot in the final after defeating Punjab Kings in the first qualifier. Despite the loss, Punjab bounced back by beating Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier, setting up a rematch against RCB in the ultimate showdown.
RCB vs PBKS: Match Details
Fixture: IPL 2025 Final – RCB vs PBKS
Time: 7:45 PM (IST), 8:00 PM (NPT), 10:15 AM (EDT) / 7:15 AM (PDT)
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Head-to-Head: RCB vs PBKS
Historically, the rivalry between these two sides is evenly matched. They have faced each other 36 times in IPL history, with both teams winning 18 games each. However, RCB have dominated recent meetings, winning five of their last six encounters against Punjab Kings.
Season Performance and League Standings
During the league stage, both teams ended with the same number of wins, losses, and points. Punjab Kings finished at the top of the table due to a better net run rate, while RCB settled for second place.
Previous Final Appearances
RCB are no strangers to the final, having reached it in 2009, 2011, and 2016 — but they’ve never won the title. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have played only one final before — in 2014 — and were defeated.
Final Showdown: Who Will Make History?
With both teams desperate to lift the IPL trophy for the first time, fans can expect a high-octane battle under lights. Will it be RCB finally ending their title drought, or will Punjab Kings script a historic win?
