IPL 2025 Final: A clash of the ages, as RCB and PBKS meet in what is destined to be a historic duel. Both sides are seeking their first IPL title, so this match is not only about winning, but legacy too. In this piece, we run you through everything you need to know before the high-pressure final.
Following more than two months of edge-of-the-seat cricket, the path to victory gets narrowed down to two starved rivals, RCB and PBKS. Neither of the teams has won the trophy previously, making the emotional and tactical stakes so high. With the final scheduled to take place at the majestic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, fans can get ready for nothing but a blockbuster conclusion.
Both teams have transformed this season. RCB, under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, got their rhythm and grit, whereas PBKS, under the calm Shreyas Iyer, unified youth and experience in a perfect combination.
Road to the Final
RCB rode the momentum into the playoffs and demonstrated their mettle by dominating PBKS in Qualifier 1. They played balanced cricket, mixing explosive batting with responsible bowling. Kohli, Hazlewood and Salt have been key players all along.
PBKS, though, came back resplendently in Qualifier 2. Shreyas Iyer’s masterclass and middle-order backup guided them to an assertive victory against the Mumbai Indians. Their journey to the final revealed their capability to shine under pressure.
Key Battles to Watch
This evening’s match is full of individual duels that might go a long way in deciding the game. Rajat Patidar’s aggression will be confronted by Iyer’s serene temperament. RCB’s pace attack spearheaded by Hazlewood will try to disturb PBKS’s in-form batting order.
Conversely, PBKS’s spinners and death-over skill will have to neutralise RCB’s trump card, King Kohli and opener Phil Salt. Each call, on the field and from the dugout, will coun
The Numbers Game
In head-to-head, the two sides are level at 18 victories each after 36 meetings. Their latest encounter in Qualifier 1 was RCB’s way, providing further motivation for PBKS to seek redemption. The balance of history and recent form makes the final unpredictable and exciting. Look forward to fireworks, pressure moments, and a sold-out crowd witnessing each turn of the game.
The Bigger Picture
Beyond the stats and scores, this final carries the weight of fan dreams and years of waiting. Both franchises have faced heartbreak in past seasons, but today, one of them will write a new chapter. The title is not just a trophy, it’s a statement.
The anticipation is electric, the teams are primed, and the night is set for glory.
Everybody’s eyes are on the Narendra Modi Stadium as RCB and PBKS are set to write IPL history. With talent, form, and confidence on both sides, tonight will not only crown a champion, but it will also reward a journey. For JeetExch fans, it’s the ideal ending to an unforgettable season.
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