IPL 2025: Final, RCB vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between RCB vs PBKS?

After more than two months, the prestigious Indian Premier League 2025 is all set to conclude with a blockbuster final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 03.

RCB managed to finish second on the points table, after registering nine wins and four losses from 14 games. They went on to beat Punjab Kings by eight wickets in a one-sided Qualifier 1 face-off. After dismissing the side for a mere 101 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, the Rajat Patidar-led side raced to victory with relative ease and 60 balls to spare.

After the debacle in Qualifier 1, the Shreyas Iyer-led side had to take the longer journey to the finals. They faced five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday. After being hammered for 203/6 in their 20 overs, Iyer played a captain's innings of 87*, which pushed the side over the line and qualified for the finals after 11 years. Notably, with this win, PBKS pulled off the first-ever successful 200-plus run-chase against MI in IPL history.

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Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is expected to be a batting-friendly surface. Six of the eight games here in IPL 2025 have been won by teams batting first, though just like the previous game, dew is likely to kick in, which will favour the chasing side. The captain who wins the toss should opt to bowl first.

Head-to-Head Record

RCB vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11

Impact Player: Mayank Agarawal

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh

Probable Best Batter of the Match: Virat Kohli

After registering six consecutive 40-plus scores, Virat Kohli scored a 12-ball 12 in Qualifier 1 and didn't look anywhere near his fluent best. However, the star batter is known for playing an important knock on the biggest of occasions. If he gets going, PBKS bowlers will be in a tough position. Kohli is currently the fifth-highest run-getter in IPL 2025, having amassed 614 runs from 14 matches at an average of 55.81 and a strike rate of 146.53.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match: Kyle Jamieson

Tall New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson can prove to be extremely dangerous with the ball against RCB. Came in as a replacement for his injured countryman Lockie Ferguson earlier in the season,  Jamieson has picked up two wickets in the three matches played so far. In Qualifier 2 against the Mumbai Indians, he bowled a spell of 1/30 in his four overs, removing Tilak Varma. With the Ahmedabad pitch expected to have significant bounce, the Kiwi bowler will look to make the most of it and pick important wickets for his side.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.