The IPL 2025 Final is finally here! After 18 years of dreams and heartbreak, either Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) or Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lift their maiden IPL trophy tonight. The high-stakes clash takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, at 7:30 PM IST on June 3.
Here’s everything you need for today’s Dream11 team, including updated playing XI, captaincy choices, fantasy tips, weather and pitch report, head-to-head record, and key player stats.
Match Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs PBKS – Final, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Tuesday, June 3, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioCinema, Hotstar |
Match Preview: RCB vs PBKS
- RCB has had a consistent season and defeated PBKS convincingly in Qualifier 1 by bundling them out for just 101.
- PBKS, led by in-form skipper Shreyas Iyer, bounced back in Qualifier 2 to beat Mumbai Indians, thanks to his unbeaten 87-run knock.
- Head-to-head stands at 18-18 from 36 matches – tonight’s game will break the tie!
Read Also:- Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Match Prediction
Weather & Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium
- Weather: Partly cloudy, 30–31°C with ~60% humidity. Light showers possible but unlikely to interrupt play.
- Pitch: Purely batting-friendly. Red soil with true bounce has produced 200+ scores in 7 of last 8 matches.
- Chasing: While chasing teams won Qualifier 2 here, 6 out of 8 matches this season were won by the team batting first.
Injury & Availability Update
- Tim David (RCB) is unlikely to play due to hamstring injury.
- All other key players from both teams are available.
Head-to-Head Record (RCB vs PBKS)
| Team | Matches | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| RCB | 36 | 18 |
| PBKS | 36 | 18 |
See Also:- Most Wicket Takers in IPL 2025
RCB vs PBKS – Predicted Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Philip Salt (wk)
- Virat Kohli
- Mayank Agarwal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Jitesh Sharma
- Krunal Pandya
- Liam Livingstone
- Romario Shepherd
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal / Suyash Sharma (Impact)
Punjab Kings
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Kyle Jamieson / Vyshak Vijaykumar (Impact)
Top Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Top Batters
| Player | Team | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 614 | 15 |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 603 | 16 |
| Prabhsimran S. | PBKS | 523 | 16 |
| Phil Salt | RCB | 387 | 12 |
Wicketkeepers
- Phil Salt (Consistent opener)
- Josh Inglis (Aggressive finisher)
- Prabhsimran Singh (Differential pick)
Key Bowlers
| Player | Team | Wickets | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 21 | 11 |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 18 | 16 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | 15 | 11 |
All-rounders
- Krunal Pandya: 15 wkts, handy bat
- Marcus Stoinis: Power-hitter, wicket-taker
- Romario Shepherd: Death over specialist, high SR
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
| Type | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Safe (SL) | Shreyas Iyer | Virat Kohli |
| Medium Risk | Phil Salt | Josh Inglis |
| Grand League | Rajat Patidar | Josh Hazlewood |
RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team (Final Match)
Dream11 Team – Small League (Safe Team)
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Josh Inglis
- Batters: Virat Kohli (VC), Shreyas Iyer (C), Mayank Agarwal
- All-Rounders: Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kyle Jamieson
Dream11 Team – Grand League (High Risk/Reward)
- Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh, Phil Salt
- Batters: Rajat Patidar (C), Nehal Wadhera, Virat Kohli
- All-Rounders: Romario Shepherd, Marcus Stoinis
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood (VC), Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Dayal
Score Prediction & Result Outlook
- AI Predicted First Innings Score: 216
- RCB win prediction: Slight edge due to stronger bowling lineup and big match experience from Kohli & Hazlewood.
- PBKS win factors: Shreyas Iyer’s form, Arshdeep’s early breakthroughs.
Final Word
It’s a clash of equals — 18 wins each in history, similar win records this season, and two hungry teams looking to lift their first IPL trophy. Build your Dream11 with a mix of form players + bold picks like Rajat Patidar or Arshdeep Singh, and don’t forget to keep an eye on toss results for last-minute swaps!
Good luck with your Dream11 team, and enjoy the grand finale of IPL 2025!
