RCB and Punjab Kings deadlocked at 18 wins each ahead of IPL 2025 final today

As Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to clash in the IPL 2025 final at Ahmedabad, their perfectly balanced head-to-head record of 18 wins apiece adds thrilling unpredictability. With Shreyas Iyer's stellar form and a batter-friendly pitch, plus weather uncertainties looming, this final promises high drama and a first-ever champion.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) enter the IPL 2025 final deadlocked at 18 wins each in 36 matches, setting the stage for a historic showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on June 3.

Neither franchise has yet lifted the IPL trophy, making this final a golden opportunity to rewrite their histories. Punjab Kings, led by captain Shreyas Iyer, have been in exceptional form this season. Iyer’s unbeaten 87 in the Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians was a masterclass, featuring five boundaries and eight sixes, helping PBKS chase 204 with six balls to spare.

“Shreyas Iyer put on a flawless masterclass in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday, smashing an unbeaten 87 to lead Punjab Kings to a five-wicket victory.”

Iyer has scored over 600 runs this season at an average exceeding fifty, earning praise from former South African captain AB de Villiers, who highlighted his incredible shot off a Bumrah yorker.

Punjab Kings boast one of the most exciting batting lineups, having scored over 200 runs in eight matches this season, the joint most ever. The final pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to favor batters, with 10 out of 15 innings crossing 200 runs this season.

Weather poses a potential challenge, with a 66% chance of rain forecasted for Sunday afternoon and temperatures around 38°C with high humidity. However, conditions are expected to improve by evening, and IPL regulations allow an additional hour of play and a reserve day to ensure the final is completed.

“According to AccuWeather, there's a 66 per cent chance of rain in Ahmedabad on Sunday afternoon, casting some concern over the final for both teams and their fans.”

This final promises a thrilling contest between two equally matched teams, both eager to claim their maiden IPL title.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings are deadlocked with 18 wins each in 36 IPL encounters as they prepare to face off in the IPL 2025 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer’s stellar form, aim to chase their first title amid weather concerns.

I was impressed with Shreyas’s batting, especially his incredible shot off a Bumrah yorker.

AB de Villiers

Former South African captain

Key Facts

Shreyas Iyer led Punjab Kings to a five-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in IPL Qualifier 2 with an unbeaten 87, hitting five boundaries and eight sixes.
Shreyas Iyer has scored over 600 runs in IPL 2025 at an average exceeding fifty, showcasing excellent form throughout the season.
Punjab Kings have scored over 200 runs eight times this season, the joint most ever in IPL history, and come into the final having chased down the highest score by any team in the playoffs.
Punjab Kings will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on June 3.
The head-to-head record between RCB and PBKS is evenly poised with 18 wins each in 36 matches played.
Weather forecast predicts a 66% chance of rain in Ahmedabad on the afternoon of the final, with temperatures around 38°C and high humidity; conditions expected to ease by evening with rain chances dropping to 5%.1
IPL final conditions include an additional hour of playtime extending the duration to 120 minutes and a reserve day to ensure the match completion despite weather concerns.1
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to favor batters, with 10 out of 15 innings crossing 200 runs this season at the venue, which has equal boundary lengths on both sides.

Key Stats at a Glance

Shreyas Iyer unbeaten score in IPL Qualifier 2

87 runs

Boundaries hit by Shreyas Iyer in IPL Qualifier 2

5 boundaries

Sixes hit by Shreyas Iyer in IPL Qualifier 2

8 sixes

Target chased by Punjab Kings in IPL Qualifier 2

204 runs

Balls remaining when Punjab Kings won IPL Qualifier 2

6 balls

Wickets remaining when Punjab Kings won IPL Qualifier 2

5 wickets

Shreyas Iyer total runs in IPL 2025

600 runs

Shreyas Iyer batting average in IPL 2025

50%

Number of times Punjab Kings scored over 200 runs in IPL 2025

8 times

Matches played between RCB and Punjab Kings

36 matches

Matches won by RCB against Punjab Kings

18 matches

Chance of rain in Ahmedabad on final day afternoon

66%

Temperature in Ahmedabad on final day

38°C

Chance of rain in Ahmedabad on final day evening

Extended playtime duration for IPL final

120 minutes

Reserve day for IPL final

1 day

Matches played at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2025

15 matches

Innings crossing 200 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2025

10 innings

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