SSI FANZINE
  • Home
  • Magazine
  • Cricket
  • Soccer
  • Hockey
  • Tennis
  • F1
  • Injury & recovery
  • Miscellaneous
  • Sports Tech
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Magazine
  • Cricket
  • Soccer
  • Hockey
  • Tennis
  • F1
  • Injury & recovery
  • Miscellaneous
  • Sports Tech
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
SSI FANZINE
No Result
View All Result

IPL 2025 Final, RCB v PBKS, Preview: Who will enter the history books? 

Das by Das
June 2, 2025
in Uncategorized
0
0
SHARES
2
VIEWS

For the first time since 2016, the IPL will crown a new champion after Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday night, setting up a final showdown with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Neither team has won the IPL title before.

The IPL final is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, also in Ahmedabad.

RCB will be making their fourth IPL final appearance, having previously finished as runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016, losing to Deccan Chargers, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, respectively.

PBKS, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, have reached the IPL final only once before—in 2014—when they were defeated by Kolkata Knight Riders. That 2014 season was also the only time PBKS had qualified for the playoffs since the format was introduced in 2011. Their captain, Shreyas Iyer, has the unique distinction of leading three different IPL teams to the finals: he captained Delhi Capitals in 2020 and guided KKR to the title in 2024.

During the league stage, PBKS and RCB finished first and second respectively, both with nine wins, four losses, and one no-result from 14 matches. Their net run rates were very close as well. PBKS won their away game against RCB in Bengaluru, while RCB claimed victory in the return fixture at Mullanpur.

The two sides clashed in Qualifier 1 on May 29 in Mullanpur, where RCB bowled out PBKS for just 101 and secured a dominant win with ten overs remaining to earn the first spot in the final. PBKS then traveled to Ahmedabad to face Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 and defeated them for the second time in a week, booking their place in the final.

 

Journey to the Final

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

• RCB secured their spot in the final by defeating PBKS in Qualifier 1 with an 8-wicket victory, chasing down a modest target of 102 runs.

• This marks RCB’s fourth appearance in an IPL final, having previously reached the finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016 without clinching the title.

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

• PBKS bounced back in Qualifier 2, defeating Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets, thanks to a resilient unbeaten 87-run innings by captain Shreyas Iyer.

• This is PBKS’s second appearance in an IPL final, their first since 2014.

Key Players to watch out

RCB

• Virat Kohli: The team’s leading run-scorer this season with 614 runs.

• Josh Hazlewood: Returned from injury to bolster the bowling attack, taking 21 wickets this season.

PBKS

• Shreyas Iyer: Captain and leading run-scorer with 603 runs this season, including a match-winning 87* in Qualifier 2.

• Arshdeep Singh: Key bowler with 18 wickets this season, known for his effectiveness in the death overs.

 

Head-to-Head

• In IPL history, RCB and PBKS have faced each other 36 times, with each team winning 18 matches, indicating a well-balanced rivalry.

 

 

 

Match Prediction

• According to recent analyses, PBKS holds a slight edge with a 51.44% chance of winning, while RCB has a 48.56% chance. (The Times of India)

 

Match Details

• Date: June 3, 2025

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

• Broadcast: Star Sports

• Streaming: JioHotstar(The Times of India)

 

As both teams aim for their first IPL title, the final promises to be a thrilling contest between two evenly matched sides.

Please follow and like us:
fb-share-icon
Tweet
Pin Share
Das

Das

Related Posts

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 to Kick Off on August 29, 2025
Miscellaneous

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 to Kick Off on August 29, 2025

July 9, 2025
Heroic Effort: How Did Norris Snatch Victory at a Chaotic British Grand Prix?
Uncategorized

Heroic Effort: How Did Norris Snatch Victory at a Chaotic British Grand Prix?

July 6, 2025
India’s Ambitious Bid for World Athletics Championships
Uncategorized

India’s Ambitious Bid for World Athletics Championships

July 6, 2025
Next Post

Golden Gambit: Gukesh Leads India to Historic Olympiad Glory

(Watch)Gukesh Stuns Carlsen in Norway Chess Thriller, Claims First Classical Win Over the World No.1

(Watch )McLaren Takes Control as Verstappen Falters in Dramatic 2025 Spanish Grand Prix

Discussion about this post

Recommended

Wimbledon 2025 Sets Historic Prize Money Record with $73 Million Purse

Wimbledon 2025 Sets Historic Prize Money Record with $73 Million Purse

4 weeks ago
Sneha SS Sprints to Glory!  Double Delight on the International Track

Sneha SS Sprints to Glory! Double Delight on the International Track

2 weeks ago
US Open 2025: Tanvi Stuns Second Seed, Srikanth Suffers Shock Exit

US Open 2025: Tanvi Stuns Second Seed, Srikanth Suffers Shock Exit

2 weeks ago
ISSUE 03 | JUNE EDITION

ISSUE 03 | JUNE EDITION

3 years ago

Blogs

Football Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Accident – Police Cite Speeding as Key Factor

Kiyan Nassiri Returns to Mohun Bagan Super Giant on a Three-Year Deal

India’s Flag to Rise on Home Soil: Bengaluru Set for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025

Bangladesh Qualifies for Maiden AFC Women’s Asian Cup

Durand Cup 2025: Fresh Faces, Fierce Rivalries, and Historic Promise

Suruchi Phogat: The Shooter Forged from Grit and Destiny

No Result
View All Result

Highlights

Rishabh and Jyothi Lead India to World Record Glory at 2025 Archery World Cup

Wimbledon 2025 Women’s Singles: Sabalenka v Anisimova and Bencic v Świątek Set for Semifinal Showdowns

India vs England 3rd Test at Lord’s: How the Historic 2.5m Slope Could Shape Today’s Battle

A Family Tradition of Champions: Nupur Sheoran’s Golden Punch at World Boxing Cup

Hyderabad Cricket Chief and Officials Arrested in IPL Ticket Scam

Christian Horner Sacked by Red Bull After Two Decades of F1 Dominance

Trending

Anisimova Reaches First Wimbledon Final After Thrilling Win Over Sabalenka
Tennis

Anisimova Reaches First Wimbledon Final After Thrilling Win Over Sabalenka

by Sohini Mukherjee
July 10, 2025
0

Wimbledon : Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova faced off in the Wimbledon 2025 women's singles semi-final on...

State-Level Tennis Player Radhika Yadav Shot Dead by Father in Gurugram After Dispute Over Social Media Post

State-Level Tennis Player Radhika Yadav Shot Dead by Father in Gurugram After Dispute Over Social Media Post

July 10, 2025
India Men’s Football Team Hits Nine-Year Low, Drops to 133rd in FIFA Rankings

India Men’s Football Team Hits Nine-Year Low, Drops to 133rd in FIFA Rankings

July 10, 2025
Rishabh and Jyothi Lead India to World Record Glory at 2025 Archery World Cup

Rishabh and Jyothi Lead India to World Record Glory at 2025 Archery World Cup

July 10, 2025
Wimbledon 2025 Women’s Singles: Sabalenka v Anisimova and Bencic v Świątek Set for Semifinal Showdowns

Wimbledon 2025 Women’s Singles: Sabalenka v Anisimova and Bencic v Świątek Set for Semifinal Showdowns

July 10, 2025

Sports Science India Fanzine
India's First Sports Science Magazine.

Quick Links

  • Shop
  • My Account
  • Member Login
  • Register
  • Subscription Plan
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Shipping Policy
  • Refund and Returns Policy

Featured

  • IPL 2025
  • Indian Super League
  • English Premier League
  • La Liga
  • UEFA Champions League
  • Europa League
  • Serie A
  • Bundesliga
  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • I-League
  • Copa America

Contact Info

Sports Science India
Plot No - A17/1A, Unit-7, Surya Nagar,
In front of S.P Vigilance Office,
Bhubaneswar - 751003

+91 78479 22850

ssifanzine@outlook.com

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact

© 2025 - SSI FANZINE. All Rights Reserved.

RSS
Follow by Email
Facebook
fb-share-icon
X (Twitter)
Tweet
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Magazine
  • Cricket
  • Soccer
  • Hockey
  • Tennis
  • F1
  • Injury & recovery
  • Miscellaneous
  • Sports Tech
  • Videos

© 2025 - SSI FANZINE. All Rights Reserved.