After 74 matches and nearly two months of high-octane cricket, the IPL 2025 season concludes tonight with a much-anticipated final between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Both teams are vying for their maiden Indian Premier League title, having remained trophyless since the league’s inception in 2008.
RCB, known for its star power and massive fan following, enters the final after a strong finish to the league stage and a decisive playoff campaign. PBKS, on the other hand, has impressed with resilience and consistency under pressure, reaching the final for only the second time.
Rajat Patidar, making his debut as RCB captain, will lead his side against Punjab Kings, who are captained by Shreyas Iyer, former KKR skipper who guided them to the title last season before being released ahead of the 2025 campaign.
This is the fourth time that RCB has qualified for IPL finals. First time was in 2009 against the Deccan Chargers, second time in 2011 against Chennai Super Kings and the third time in 2016 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
This will be the second time that PBKS has qualified for the IPL final after losing in 2014 against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Tonight’s final is more than just a match, it is a chance for one franchise to finally end their IPL trophy drought.
The final clash of IPL 2025 will take place at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad at 7:30pm on Tuesday June 3.
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: The ceremony begins at 6:00 PM
The IPL final match will be broadcasted on Star Sports network for television viewers
The IPL final match will be livestreamed on the Jio Hotstar app and website in India.
PBKS won: 18
RCB won: 18
RCB record in IPL finals:
Played – 3
RCB lost – 3
PBKS record in IPL finals:
Played – 1
PBKS lost -1
Both teams are vying for their maiden Indian Premier League title, having remained trophyless since the league’s inception in 2008.
RCB, known for its star power and massive fan following, enters the final after a strong finish to the league stage and a decisive playoff campaign. PBKS, on the other hand, has impressed with resilience and consistency under pressure, reaching the final for only the second time.
Rajat Patidar, making his debut as RCB captain, will lead his side against Punjab Kings, who are captained by Shreyas Iyer, former KKR skipper who guided them to the title last season before being released ahead of the 2025 campaign.
This is the fourth time that RCB has qualified for IPL finals. First time was in 2009 against the Deccan Chargers, second time in 2011 against Chennai Super Kings and the third time in 2016 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
This will be the second time that PBKS has qualified for the IPL final after losing in 2014 against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Tonight’s final is more than just a match, it is a chance for one franchise to finally end their IPL trophy drought.
RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Time
The final clash of IPL 2025 will take place at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad at 7:30pm on Tuesday June 3.
IPL 2025 Closing Ceremony Time: Full Schedule and Broadcast Details
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: The ceremony begins at 6:00 PM
RCB vs PBKS: Where can you watch today's clash and the closing ceremony?
The IPL final match will be broadcasted on Star Sports network for television viewers
The IPL final match will be livestreamed on the Jio Hotstar app and website in India.
RCB vs PBKS head-to-head record in IPL
Matches played: 36PBKS won: 18
RCB won: 18
RCB vs PBKS: How have these two teams fared in their previous IPL finals
RCB record in IPL finals:
Played – 3
RCB lost – 3
PBKS record in IPL finals:
Played – 1
PBKS lost -1
