From the outset, they played like a team on a mission, bulldozing opponents with clinical precision. The Rajat Patidar-led side won nine of their 14 league matches to finish second in the points table, and carried that momentum into the playoffs
Chasing 191 for their first-ever title, Punjab Kings got off to a steady start, with Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya finding boundaries early. However, RCB’s bowlers fought back strongly
Kohli, visibly frustrated with himself, vented his emotions by striking his pads with his bat, mirroring the frustration of his innings
The incident unfolded during the 12th over of RCB's innings when runs were proving difficult to come by amid regular wickets
Patriotic spirit echoed through the stadium as stirring anthems like 'Dushman ke chhakke chhudaa de, hum India wale' and 'Sabse aage honge Hindustani' reverberated across the packed arena
Beyond his RCB legacy, Gayle remains the undisputed king of six-hitting in the IPL. Across 142 matches, he hammered a record-breaking 357 sixes, unmatched by any player in the tournament’s history
After a grueling and action-packed season, only one victory now separates both teams from creating history and claiming their maiden IPL title
Should Kohli lift the IPL 2025 trophy, he will complete a rare white-ball cricket grand slam. The 36-year-old has already won the ICC U19 World Cup (2008), the ICC Cricket World Cup (2011), the ICC Champions Trophy (2013, 2025), and the ICC T20 World Cup (2024)
Shreyas Iyer will aim to steer Punjab to their maiden IPL title and end their long-standing drought. His scintillating 87 off just 41 deliveries in Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians was instrumental in powering Punjab to their first final in 11 years
An analysis of past IPL finals reveals a striking pattern: out of the 16 finals held prior to the 2024 season, the team that won the toss emerged victorious on 10 occasions
Former RCB star and crowd favourite Chris Gayle has arrived in Gujarat to witness the highly anticipated showdown. Gayle, a towering figure in the league’s history, represented Bengaluru in 92 matches, amassing 3,420 runs
Though the stylish left-handed batter refused to make a prediction about the summit clash, he did mention which team has impressed him this far
Former RCB star and crowd favourite Chris Gayle has arrived in Gujarat to witness the highly anticipated showdown. Gayle, a towering figure in the league’s history, represented Bengaluru in 92 matches, amassing 3,420 runs
03 June,2025 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThough the stylish left-handed batter refused to make a prediction about the summit clash, he did mention which team has impressed him this far
03 June,2025 04:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Debasish DattaThe match promises to be a run fest as it consists of the likes of Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Phil Salt, Nehal Wadhera and many more
03 June,2025 04:12 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentThe IPL final promises a historic outcome, as neither Punjab nor Bengaluru has ever lifted the IPL trophy. Both sides will be vying for their maiden title in what is expected to be a blockbuster showdown
03 June,2025 04:10 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the match, the Bengaluru-based franchise will heavily rely on their stalwart Virat Kohli to deliver a big knock on the big occasion. Whereas, Punjab will keep a tab on their skipper Shreyas Iyer, who helped the side seal the final berth by playing a match-winning knock against the Mumbai Indians
03 June,2025 04:10 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
In the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a target of 191 runs. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X/@RCBTweets/@PunjabKingsIPL)
In the event that adverse weather conditions persist and the reserve day also fails to yield a result, the IPL rulebook has a clear guideline. The team that finished higher on the IPL league stage table will be declared the winner
03 June,2025 02:35 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
Shreyas Iyer reveals he’s desperate to lead Punjab Kings to victory and vows to give his all while RCB skipper Rajat Patidar insists Virat Kohli remains a key factor in tonight’s finale where both teams eye maiden IPL title
03 June,2025 10:12 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Sunil K Vaidya
Allrounders Muhammad Abbas and Zak Foulkes, wicketkeeper Mitch Hay and spinner Adi Ashok are contracted for the first time in the absence of Tim Southee, who has retired, Ish Sodhi, Ajaz Patel and Josh Clarkson
03 June,2025 09:48 AM IST | Wellington | AP
So, you have a group of players, at least eight to 10, who know they might not start or play in that game
03 June,2025 08:30 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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Ahead of the IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, RCB supporters performed a havan praying for the team’s victory against Punjab Kings. A supporter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru said, "Royal Challengers Bengaluru have reached the finals after beating all the big teams. Virat Kohli and the entire team played amazingly and all the die-hard fans of Royal Challengers Bengaluru are hopeful that RCB will lift the trophy..." The final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today. When asked about the potential winner, former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble — who has been associated with both teams gave this take.
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