RCB vs PBKS: The IPL 2025 season is set to crown a first-time champion as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are set to meet in the summit clash on June 03 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Both sides are looking for their maiden IPL title, and will look to one-up the other in the championship decider to etch their name in the history books. Bengaluru will be looking for a title under the newly appointed Rajat Patidar ahead of the 2025 season.
Both sides have met on three occasions, where Bengaluru have two wins while PBKS has one win. Bengaluru secured a dominating seven-wicket victory in the qualifier 01, which saw PBKS play Mumbai Indians on Sunday.
Punjab secured a five wicket victory and are set to clash against Bengaluru in the finals.
Punjab and Bengaluru finished with 19 points each in the IPL 2025 points table, claiming top two positions.
Punjab Kings Probable Playing 11: Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Royal Challengers Probable Playing 11: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.
Listed below are watch out players in the IPL 2025
Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings)
Shreyas Iyer has been impressive with his bat and captaincy stint leading Punjab Kings from the front ending their 11 year wait for a championship battle.
He has 603 runs coming off his Willow, will look to take the side over the line for their maiden IPL title.
Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
The star batter Virat Kohli has represented RCB since the very first season of the tournament and has been part of the Karnataka-based unit since 2008, looks to complete his quest for his first-ever IPL crown.
Phil Salt ( Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
Phil Salt has been an impressive in the ongoing season opening with Virat Kohli and will look to continue the flow in the summit clash. He could play a crucial role in deciding where the gliterry title is awaiting.
Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
The Australian speedster Josh Hazlewood has been the leading wickettaker for the franchise this season and will be making a crucial role in the upcoming summit clash.
Prabhsimran Singh (Punjab Kings)
One of the Punjab’s uncapped retentions, Prabhsimran Singh has turned up to be consistent batter for the side scoring 523 4uns to his name. The 24-year old from Patiala will need to get his side to a good start in order for the team to stay relevant in the final showdown.
Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings)
The left arm seamer has picked 18 dismissals for Punjab Kings in the ongoing campaing so far and will be playing a crucial role in the final of the tournament with the new ball for Mohali based unit.
The Southpaw has built up a steady bowling partnership with Proteas pacer Marco Jansen and the duo would look to open the bowling with expert precision against RCB’s batting order.
