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RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Live Cricket Score and Updates: Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Live Score Updates: As the IPL 2025 final approaches, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are poised to end their respective 17-year title droughts. The Kings have taken a somewhat circuitous route to the final, having finished at the top of the league stage, while Bengaluru enters the match buoyed by a decisive victory over Shreyas Iyer’s team in Qualifier 1, held in New Chandigarh.
Both teams have excelled at concealing their vulnerabilities, a testament to their strategic prowess that has led them to this pivotal showdown. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB has been nothing short of extraordinary on the road, becoming the first team in IPL history to win all seven away games during a single league stage.
Conversely, the Kings have demonstrated remarkable resilience, with Iyer’s squad never experiencing back-to-back losses throughout the tournament. This ability to rebound quickly allowed them to recover from their defeat to RCB last Thursday, culminating in a strong performance against the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, in Qualifier 2 on Sunday.
In the points table, Punjab Kings secured the top position, closely followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in second place. In their most recent encounter, RCB emerged victorious, defeating PBKS by eight wickets, bolstered by an impressive 56-run innings from Phil Salt. However, Punjab enters the final with renewed confidence after their triumph over the Mumbai Indians, driven by a match-winning 87 from Shreyas Iyer.
Notably, the historical rivalry between these two franchises is evenly matched. In their 36 encounters throughout IPL history, both RCB and PBKS have claimed victory 18 times each. With such a balanced record, the IPL 2025 final promises to be an exhilarating contest, captivating fans and players alike.
Follow live score and latest updates of RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final here:
Arshdeep Singh bowled the last over for PBKS. He started with a full ball, which Krunal hit for a single. Arshdeep then delivered a yorker that trapped Romario Shepherd lbw, and Shepherd reviewed the decision, but it was confirmed as an out. Shepherd scored 17 runs. Arshdeep continued with another full ball, and Krunal was caught out for 4 runs. Finally, Arshdeep took the last wicket of Bhuvneshwar on the last ball to end the innings.
Shepherd hits a long ball from Vyshak, but Pravin Dubey drops it while trying to catch. Then, Vyshak bowls to Jitesh, who is given out after a slight appeal. Jitesh reviews the decision but wins the appeal. However, Vyshak quickly bowls again and hits Jitesh's stumps, getting him out.
Jitesh hit a six over the keeper off Jamieson's delivery. He then hit another six straight down the ground after jumping out of the crease. Livingstone also joined in, hitting a slower ball from Jamieson for a six over mid wicket. However, when Jamieson bowled a full toss, Livingstone was trapped in front and out.
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood
Iyer: We're going to bowl. Only want to give positive signs to my mind and body. It's an amazing day. Crowd is electrifying. All we have to do is come here and cherish. Boys are in brilliant shape and mindset. All we spoke about in the team meeting is the more calm you are, the better. Nerves are fine. I won't say it's just like another game. It's the final and we're going to play like a final. Tremendous feeling just thinking about lifting the trophy. Same team.
Patidar: We were also going to bowl. Pitch looks hard, will try to put a good score and put them under pressure. Till now we've played good cricket. It's just another game for us. It's a big stage but as I said it's just another away game for us. Same team.
HATS OFF, BCCI.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 3, 2025
- A wonderful tribute to the Indian Armed Forces during the IPL Final. pic.twitter.com/Z9Ne7OILda
CHRIS GAYLE IN RCB JERSEY AND RED TURBAN.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 3, 2025
- The Universe Boss is supporting both RCB and Punjab Kings. pic.twitter.com/MYugZaiL1O
Aamir Khan has backed RCB to win the IPL 2025 Final. (JioStar). pic.twitter.com/b0mCfg6YKH
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 3, 2025
A TRIBUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES. pic.twitter.com/qQpB0QU8rS
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 3, 2025
The pitch is anticipated to be a dream for batters, featuring a "mixed soil" surface that tends to produce high scores, just like we've seen in recent games. However, the expansive boundaries of the Narendra Modi Stadium will require batters to be spot-on with their hitting.
As per IMD, a little rain is expected in Ahmedabad tonight. If this happens, the IPL 2025 Final match will be affected. Several videos have been shared by fans on social media wherein rainfall is clearly visible in Ahmedabad.
THE MAD SUPPORT FOR RCB FOR FINAL [CricSubhayan] pic.twitter.com/kEL62o7pWD
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The IPL 2025 final is happening tonight, June 3, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, featuring a showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Both teams are eager to snag their very first IPL title.
However, it looks like rain might play a spoilsport, just like it did during the recent Qualifier 2 match. To tackle this, officials have set aside an extra two hours tonight to wrap up the game. If they still can’t finish it, there’s a backup plan with a reserve day scheduled for tomorrow, June 4. In the unfortunate event that both days get rained out, the Punjab Kings will be declared champions since they finished higher on the league points table. If the match does kick off but gets interrupted, the DLS method will come into play.
It's a tie between the two teams, with each side boasting 18 wins in their head-to-head matchups. When it comes to the Narendra Modi Stadium, PBKS has managed to edge out RCB in the only game they've faced off here. However, RCB has the upper hand lately, having triumphed over PBKS in five out of their last six meetings since 2023.
The race for the Orange Cap is pretty much decided, with GT opener Sai Sudharsan leading the pack with a whopping 145 runs ahead of the next contender, Virat Kohli, whose team is still in the running for this IPL. Sudharsan has racked up an impressive 759 runs over 15 innings. Suryakumar Yadav also had an outstanding IPL 2025, becoming the first MI batter to surpass 700 runs in a season, currently sitting in second place with 717 runs. Following him is Shubman Gill, who has tallied 650 runs.
RCB: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
PBKS: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar/Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak
Punjab's young openers, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, who have been one of the standout combinations this season, have hit a rough patch in their last two games. The team is really hoping that the law of averages swings in their favor, and that this dynamic duo can deliver when it counts the most. On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer has been in fantastic form, with two impressive unbeaten innings (97* and 87*) at this venue this season. PBKS will be relying on their captain to step up and shine one last time.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Blessing Muzarabani, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh
Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Xavier Bartlett, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash
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