Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for their first-ever IPL trophy. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on June 3 at 07:30 PM IST. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings in the first Qualifier of IPL 2025 by 8 wickets and booked their tickets to the final match. They will be playing their first final after that 2016 loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but they are better prepared this time. Rajat Patidar's side started the campaign on a phenomenal note, and they have continued their impressive streak of winning 8 out of 8 away matches this season. Their top order has been in sublime touch, whereas Josh Hazlewood is providing a much-needed stability in the bowling unit. Will they overcome their 2016 tragedy and grab their first-ever trophy? Punjab Kings Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are set to feature in the Indian Premier League final after 11 long years. They defeated Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 2 at the same venue while chasing a 200+ total, the first team to beat MI while chasing a 200+ total. Shreyas Iyer has been doing a commendable job with his leadership, taking PBKS to their first-ever final is no easy job. Iyer scored an unbeaten 87-run knock in the last match against MI to seal the final spot. PBKS has been waiting for their first-ever trophy as well. After their defeat against RCB in the first Qualifier, will Iyer's side tackle the RCB jinx? Pitch Report The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is known to be a batting paradise and is expected to remain the same throughout the match. However, the dry surface might offer some assistance to spinners as the game progresses, and this is an evening game, bowlers will need to bowl at good length for some assistance. The average first innings at this venue this year in IPL 2025 is 214, which suggests that the match might go for a high-scoring thriller. Spinners are likely to get good purchase on these wickets. RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head RCB vs PBKS head-to-head Matches Played 36 Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru 18 Won by Punjab Kings 18 No Result 0 Tied 0 Probable XI Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim Seifert, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma (Impact Subs: Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Agarwal, Nuwan Thushara, Swapnil Singh) Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Kyle Jamieson, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Nehal Wadhera, Arshdeep Singh, Priyansh Arya. (Impact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Musheer Ahmed Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey) Must-Pick Players for PBKS vs RCB Top Wicketkeeper to Pick Phil Salt | RCB: The 28-year-old right-hand aggressive wicketkeeper batter returned to his form in his aggressive style. He scored an unbeaten 56-run knock against PBKS in the Qualifier 1 while chasing a target of just 102. Overall, he has scored 387 runs at a strike rate of 175.91. His addition to your team will only favour your fantasy XI. Josh Inglis | PBKS: Josh Inglis has been in terrific form this IPL 2025. He has played 10 matches this season so far and has scored 239 runs, including a brilliant 38-run knock in the last match against MI, where he thrashed Jasprit Bumrah for 20 runs in his first over. He can play a crucial role in your team if added. Top Batters to Pick Virat Kohli | RCB: The only consistent batter from the RCB lineup who gives his best and performs at every stage. He has scored 614 runs in 14 matches with an average of 55.82. He might have failed to score big runs in the last match against PBKS, but he is a wounded lion who knows how to return with a great roar. His presence in your fantasy team will surely add immense value. Shreyas Iyer | PBKS: Shreyas Iyer has been in top form this season of IPL 2025 and would be a good pick for your fantasy XI. He has added 603 runs in 16 matches so far at an average of 54.82. He played a captain's knock against MI and sealed a comfortable victory for his team, scoring an unbeaten 87 runs from just 41 deliveries. He will look to continue his good form going into this match. Top All-Rounders to Pick Krunal Pandya | RCB: Krunal Pandya is undoubtedly the ace of this team this season. He has scored 105 runs in 6 innings and has also taken 15 wickets in 14 innings this season. He should be added to your fantasy XI anyhow. Marcus Stoinis | PBKS: One of the few all-rounders in world cricket who is capable of winning matches single-handedly. He has scored 152 runs so far in the tournament. He stepped up in the Qualifier match against RCB, where he scored 26 runs from just 17 balls, and no other batter crossed the 20-run mark. In the last match against MI, he took one wicket and contributed with his bowling. He should be included in your fantasy XI. Top Bowlers to Pick Josh Hazlewood | RCB: Josh Hazlewood returned to action for RCB against PBKS in Qualifier 1, and he took three wickets to his name. He has taken 21 wickets this season for RCB, just four fewer than Prasidh Krishan, who is the current purple cap holder. He would be looking to grab some big fish here in this clash. Arshdeep Singh | PBKS: The left-arm pacer is one of the crucial bowlers of the PBKS bowling unit this season. He has been doing well this season as well with the ball. In 16 matches till now, he has taken 18 wickets. He is a must-have player in your fantasy team. He might have gone wicketless against MI but will aim to take a few wickets here against RCB in the final showdown.