RCB vs PBKS Today Match Prediction and Preview, IPL 2025 Final Match: Pitch Report, Injury Report, Playing 11 and More

The Indian Premier League 2025 reaches its grand finale as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on June 3, 07:30 PM IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium. This epic showdown promises fireworks, with both teams boasting match-winners and recent form that makes the contest hard to predict.

RCB vs PBKS Pre-Match Preview:

After an outstanding league stage in which they won three of their last five games, including impressive wins against the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, PBKS finished at the top of the points table. In their last game, they chased down 204 runs against MI in just 19 overs, posting 207/5 in a clinical 5-wicket win.

However, after consecutive outstanding performances, including a decisive 8-wicket victory over PBKS in their most recent match, RCB guaranteed a position in the final. In that game, RCB bowled PBKS out for just 101 in 14.1 overs and chased down the target in only 10 overs, finishing at 106/2.

RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report:

The surface at Narendra Modi Stadium is renowned for its fast outfield and even bounce, which often suit hitters. Fast bowlers can benefit from the surface under lights, though, and dew is expected to play a significant role in the second innings. At this location, chasing teams have a stronger winning record, hence the toss is crucial.

RCB vs PBKS Key Players to Watch:

• Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS):

Prabhsimran has been one of PBKS's most reliable player and show his outstanding performances throughout the tournament. Since 2019, he has scored 1,279 runs in 50 matches at a blistering strike rate of 152.80. His aggressive style at the top and could set the tone for PBKS in this crucial final. He secure a century and seven fifties.

• Josh Hazlewood (RCB):

Hazlewood has quietly established himself as one of the IPL's most potent fast bowlers. From 2022 to 2025, he has taken 44 wickets in 26 matches with an excellent economy of 8.21 and an average of 17.84. He is a game-changer for RCB because of his ability to take wickets during the powerplay and maintain pressure in the last over.

RCB vs PBKS Player Injury Report:

Neither side is dealing with any significant injury concerns heading into the final. Both RCB and PBKS are expected to field their strongest XIs. While RCB will probably persist with their successful combination that earlier defeated PBKS, PBKS might continue to support their present top order, which did well versus MI.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Playing 11 Prediction:

• Punjab Kings (PBKS):

Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Harshal Patel, Virat Kohli (C), Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jiresh Sharma, S Singh, Romario Shepherd

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

Rajat Patidar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, Jiresh Sharma, Virat Kohli (C), Phil Salt, Harshal Patel, Romario Shepherd, S Singh, Liam Livingstone

RCB vs PBKS Today Match Prediction:

The final is shaping up to be a nail-biter. PBKS has gained momentum and confidence as a result of their victory over MI, and they have a major edge due to their stronger and balanced team. However, RCB has a stable bowling squad and a psychological edge due to their previous significant victory over PBKS.

RCB vs PBKS Toss Prediction:

At Narendra Modi Stadium, the team that wins the toss is probably going to bowl first because dew is predicted and chasing has historically been favored.

Today IPL Match Winner Prediction: Punjab Kings to win

PBKS come into the final with stronger momentum and have shown the ability to chase big totals under pressure. PBKS are more likely to win their first IPL trophy now that Prabhsimran Singh is playing well and their bowling line is in top form. But RCB's track record in important games might keep it rigid.

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