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
According to Sunak, the IPL has also played a big role in the resurgence of cricket in the Olympics and the rise of the women's game
RCB has maintained a well-rounded team performance throughout IPL 2025, backed by match-winners across the board. According to Bobat, "The group is locked in and motivated to bring the title home."
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
Including IPL 2025, RCB made it to the final four times, Bengaluru qualified for the IPL playoffs 10 times between 2009 and 2025
Jos Buttler, with seven IPL centuries, is second on the overall list of players with the most centuries, while KL Rahul, with five, has the second-highest number of IPL centuries among Indian batters.
South African batting great AB de Villiers is backing "ultimate team man" Virat Kohli to play a big hand in the IPL final and lead a multi-dimensional Royal Challengers Bengaluru outfit to its maiden title in the world's biggest T20 league. Chasing a paltry 102, RCB crushed Punjab Kings by eight wickets in the first qualifier here on Thursday to storm into the final of the 2025 edition of the league. One of their biggest performers this season, Kohli (12) missed out with the bat in the one-sided game, but his former RCB teammate De Villiers is confident the Indian superstar would fire in the title clash in Ahmedabad on June 3. "The first time I saw him on the screen for PBKS vs RCB game, was when he got out of the bus, and I just saw a lot of focus in that guy. That's the typical kind of body language we're so used to seeing. "And what I love most about this is -- he didn't score runs today, but we still saw him right till the end, celebrating with the batters," De Villiers told ..
Josh Hazlewood's return to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after an injury break is a blessing for the franchise and good preparation for the Australian pacer, who says the intensity he is building up here will come in handy during the World Test Championship final against South Africa next month. Having recovered from a shoulder injury, Hazlewood played in the IPL after a month but showed no signs of rust, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru reach their first final since 2016 with an eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings. The performance was also a tick mark for his preparations ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa beginning at Lord's on June 11. "...I've got to be bowling, you know wherever I am in the world, I've got to be bowling getting ready for that game (WTC final) anyway," said Hazlewood after featuring in his first IPL game since April 27. "There's no better place than I think out in the middle, obviously you've got to bowl more, more hours of training
IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 LIVE Updates: Both PBKS and MI will be looking to take their maiden title hunt to the final with a win today
Since the introduction of the current playoffs format in 2011, the winner of Qualifier 1 has gone on to claim the IPL title in 11 out of 14 seasons-including each of the last seven editions
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) lowest score in IPL history is 49. Punjab Kings defended 111-run target in IPL 2025 at new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur
Check all the details related to the streaming and broadcast of the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match between the Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore here
In the event of rain disrupting the match, the IPL has provisions in place. For playoff matches, including Qualifier 1, there is an additional 120 minutes (two hours) available to complete the match