As soon as the last ball was bowled, the 37-year-old fell onto his knees and started crying as the whole stadium erupted in cheers for him and Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli finally gets his hands on the coveted trophy, which was missing from his cabinet so far, as his loyalty to the franchise finally pays off tonight after all these years.
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Though Mayank Agarwal and later Rajat Patidar fell while playing aggressive shots, Kohli remained cautious. He managed just three boundaries in his 35-ball 43, striking at a modest rate of 122.
Brand valuation and industry experts collectively state that the final win will have a major impact on PBKS's valuation
With both teams yet to win an Indian Premier League title, the tournament is guaranteed to crown a new champion this season, finally ending an 18-year drought for one of the franchises.
Famed singer Shankar Mahadevan will headline the event with a powerful tribute to India's armed forces, honouring those who served in Operation Sindoor and the lives lost during the Pahalgam tragedy.
RCB would be coming in with the same formidable eleven that dismantled the Punjab Kings batting line up in the Qualifier 1 clash.
To handle weather-related interruptions, the BCCI has allocated a reserve day for the final. If rain prevents play on Tuesday, the match will be resumed or played in full on Wednesday, June 4.
Iyer has etched his name into history by becoming the first captain to lead three different franchises to the final - Delhi Capitals (2020), Kolkata Knight Riders (2024), and Punjab Kings (2025)
Punjab on the other hand have a different kind of challenge present for the Challengers. One which has a burst of youth and energy with the likes of uncapped talents like Nehal Wadhera and Shashank.
The Aussie quick has never lost a final in any major tournament he's featured in, whether it's the Champions League T20 in 2012 or the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Rain showers are predicted in the evening, with the potential to escalate into steady rainfall, raising concerns about possible disruptions to the big game.
Key stats at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2025: Matches - 8, Bat 1st Won - 6, Bat 2nd Won - 2, Avg 1st Inns score - 219/6, Lowest Total Defended - 196, Highest Target Chased - 204
After a dramatic IPL 2025 season, the grand finale awaits: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) on June 3 at 7:30 PM IST - a new champion will be crowned.
The IPL 2025 final will be played between RCB and PBKS at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB vs PBKS grand finale will begin at 7:30 PM IST
PBKS vs MI live full scorecard: Despite over two hours of wet weather conditions, there is no reduction of overs in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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The revised start time is yet to be announced, as intermittent showers continue to affect the conditions.
Although weather forecasts suggest clear skies over Ahmedabad, the unpredictability of weather has often impacted key matches in the past.