IPL 2025 finals: Punjab Kings have reached the finals for the second time after 11 years, and the IPL 2025 season is set to crown a first-time champion as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are set to meet in the summit clash on June 03 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Both sides are looking for their maiden IPL title, will look to one-up the other in the championship decider to etch their name in history books, as PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer will be looking to repeat the feat with Punjab Kings after leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the title in the 2024 season.
Both sides have met on three occasions, where Bengaluru have two wins while PBKS has one win. Bengaluru secured a dominating seven-wicket victory in the qualifier 01 which saw PBKS play Mumbai Indians on Sunday.
Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings has been reached their peak form and is waiting to clinch their maiden IPL title.
His captaincy has proved to be crucial in the Punjab Kings dressing room which made them as one of the best teams in this season. Previously they have made it to the finals in the 2014 season but failed to claim title.
Punjab Kings has been impressive form in the 2014 season, led by George Bailey went on to score 199 runs after a stunning century from Wriddhiman Saha.
But they failed to defend the total as Kolkata Knight Riders went on to chase the total in the last over.
Shreyas Iyer has been impressive with his bat and captaincy stint leading Punjab Kings from the front ending their 11 year wait for a championship battle.
He has 603 runs coming off his Willow, will look to take the side over the line for their maiden IPL title.
One of the Punjab’s uncapped retentions, Prabhsimran Singh has turned up to be consistent batter for the side scoring 523 4uns to his name. The 24-year old from Patiala will need to get his side to a good start in order for the team to stay relevant in the final showdown.
The left arm seamer has picked 18 dismissals for Punjab Kings in the ongoing campaing so far and will be playing a crucial role in the final of the tournament with the new ball for Mohali based unit.
The Southpaw has built up a steady bowling partnership with Proteas pacer Marco Jansen and the duo would look to open the bowling with expert precision against RCB’s batting order.
RCB and PBKS have played 36 matches in IPL history, and both sides have 18 victories each. However, Considering the conditions in this season, RCB have upper hand having won two out of three occasions.
Their recent form and history shows the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are likely to win the IPL 2025 finals and lift their first trophy.
