The stage is set for an electrifying finish at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) posted a competitive 190/9 in their innings against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final.
After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, PBKS sought early breakthroughs. RCB got off to a solid start, scoring 55/1 in the Powerplay, with Virat Kohli anchoring the innings. The middle overs saw crucial contributions from Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma, pushing the total past 180. However, Arshdeep Singh’s exceptional last-over performance saw him claim multiple wickets, restricting RCB from crossing the 200-run mark.
The Ahmedabad pitch has proven favourable for batsmen, and Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, will be confident in their ability to chase down the total. With the pressure mounting, PBKS must rely on their aggressive top order and finishing firepower to clinch their first-ever IPL trophy.
Will RCB finally lift the coveted title, or will Punjab script a historic victory? The answer awaits under the floodlights in Ahmedabad.
