After 17 years of heartbreak, cricket’s biggest underdogs finally get their moment. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will clash on June 3, 2025, at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium in a final that guarantees something the IPL has never seen – a completely fresh champion lifting the trophy for the very first time.
Both teams have carried the painful “almost there” tag for years. RCB’s three final defeats (2009, 2011, 2016) and PBKS’s lone runner-up finish (2014) have defined their IPL journey.
But on June 3rd, one of these underdogs will finally break their curse.
The Big Picture: This Final Is Something Special
Fresh Champions Guaranteed
For the first time in IPL history, we’re assured of a maiden winner. No more “same teams, same stories.”
The Numbers That Matter
- Match Date: June 3, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
132,000 fans will witness history. Millions more will watch two fan bases finally get their dreams fulfilled.
The Journey: How We Got This Dream Final
League Stage Drama
Both teams finished with identical records:
- 19 points each (9 wins, 4 losses, 1 abandoned)
- PBKS: Topped table (better net run rate)
- RCB: Second place
Playoff Thriller
Qualifier 1: RCB demolished PBKS (bowled out for 101)
Qualifier 2: PBKS bounced back, crushing Mumbai Indians
The Rivalry: Dead Even After 18 Years
Head-to-Head History
- All-time record: 18 wins each (destiny much?)
- 2025 season: RCB leads 2-1
- At Ahmedabad: PBKS won their only previous meeting (2021)
Season Encounters
- April 18: PBKS won
- April 20: RCB won by 7 wickets
- Qualifier 1: RCB dominated
The Stars: Individual Battles This Season
Orange Cap Race
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): 759 runs
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI): 717 runs
- Virat Kohli (RCB): 614 runs
Kohli needs 145 runs to claim the Orange Cap. In ONE match. Classic Kohli pressure situation!
Purple Cap Battle
- Prasidh Krishna (GT): 25 wickets
- Noor Ahmad (CSK): 24 wickets
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): 21 wickets
Hazlewood needs just 4 wickets to tie the Purple Cap. High stakes bowling!
Key Players to Watch
RCB: Virat Kohli (614 runs), Josh Hazlewood (21 wickets)
PBKS: Shreyas Iyer (captain cool), Arshdeep Singh (18 wickets)
The Venue: Ahmedabad’s Cricket Ground For The Final
Narendra Modi Stadium Facts:
- Capacity: 132,000 (world’s largest cricket stadium)
- IPL Finals Hosted: 3rd time (after 2022, 2023)
- 2025 Record: Teams batting first won 6/7 matches
- PBKS Advantage: Beat RCB here in 2021
The Season: Drama, Crisis, and Comeback
Mid-Season Suspension
- May 9: Tournament suspended (India-Pakistan crisis)
- May 17: Resumed across six venues
- Original Final: May 25 at Eden Gardens
- Rescheduled: June 3 at Ahmedabad
What Made 2025 Special
- First mid-tournament suspension in IPL history
- Venue changes and rescheduling
- Playoff system delivering dream final
- Individual brilliance across teams
The Pressure: Who Handles It Better?
RCB’s Final Experience
- 3 previous finals, 3 defeats
- Pros: Know what to expect
- Cons: Baggage of past failures
PBKS’s Fresh Approach
- 1 previous final (2014)
- Pros: Nothing-to-lose mentality
- Cons: Less big-match experience
The Prediction: Cricket Wins Either Way
We’re not picking sides, but we’re guaranteeing this:
- Historic moment: New IPL champion confirmed
- Emotional payoff: Years of heartbreak ending
- Quality cricket: Two form teams at their peak
- Fan celebration: Massive fanbases getting their moment
The Bottom Line: 18 Years in the Making
June 3rd isn’t just another cricket match. It’s the culmination of:
- Decades of “maybe next year” hopes
- Individual careers defined by this moment
- Fanbases getting long-awaited glory
- IPL history being rewritten
One team’s drought ends. Cricket’s biggest underdogs finally get their crown.
Who are you backing? Drop your predictions – Team RCB or Team PBKS? The countdown to history begins NOW!
