RCB vs PBKS, IPL Final 2025 Live Updates: Shreyas Iyer Opts to Bowl First, Says It's Just Another Game
The IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings is all set to happen in a few hours, and all eyes are on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where thousands of fans flocked to the stadium to grab their seats and start supporting either one of the two teams that are set to clash in the mega final.
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, enters the match as heavy favorites, considering the way they have played throughout the tournament and how they crushed PBKS in Qualifier 1. PBKS, on the other hand, will enter Ahmedabad stadium with a lot of confidence after a dominant win over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.
It's not going to be straightforward for either of the teams to clinch, as it's the first time that both the teams will be clashing with each other in the finals of the IPL. Even though RCB played in the finals a couple of times before, PBKS managed to reach their first final since 2014, and the narrative that's being built around the match is Virat Kohli vs. Shreyas Iyer—who will win the battle?
Virat is in exceptional form, and so is Shreyas. Shreyas comes into the match with double the confidence, and it's yet to be seen how Kohli will react to Shreyas Iyer's impressive performance in Qualifier 2 against the Mumbai Indians. All in all, fans are gearing up to witness a cracking contest between the two teams. Follow this blog for live updates throughout the night.
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The rain threat looms large at Ahmedabad as fans begin to worry if the same rain ends up becoming a problem during the live contest between RCB and PBKS. As of now, it's only drizzling at the Narendra Modi stadium, and it remains to be seen if the rain will come down and normal conditions resume before the start of the match.
RCB fans can heave a sigh of relief as opening batsman Phil Salt, after creating a lot of suspense around his presence, has ensured that he will play the final between RCB and PBKS at Ahmedabad. After attending his wife over the birth of their child, Phil Salt reportedly joined the squad in the wee hours of Tuesday, and will be present for the final.
In a sea of red at the Narendra Modi stadium in Gujarat, it's being clearly dominated by RCB fans as they swarm the stadium already, proudly supporting their favourite team and their champion Virat Kohli to see the team clinch their maiden IPL title. Like them or not, one thing is evident - there is no one quite like RCB fans when it comes to supporting their teams.
RCB fans have taken over in Ahmedabad. @RevSportzGlobal pic.twitter.com/zQnCtALoap
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) June 3, 2025
There has been a lot of discussion going on around Virat Kohli and his ability to close games for not just Team India but also for RCB. He played exceptionally well this season, and expectations are riding immensely high on him making it big in what could possibly be his last game for RCB. If RCB ends up doing the impossible and winning their debut crown, fans can see Virat bidding adieu to the franchise once and for all.
Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar, who is in the hotbed of controversies owing to the Thug Life movie release, has decided to wear the RCB jersey and sends a lovely message to Rajat Patidar and his team ahead of the crucial final match vs. PBKS. While he may not be physically present at the Narendra Modi Stadium to cheer for the team, he ensured that his message reached Kannadigas worldwide.
Ee Sala Cup…..ಹೇಳಲ್ಲ, ಮಾಡಿ ತೋರಿಸ್ತೀವಿ. ಪ್ಲೇ ಬೋಲ್ಡ್ @RCBTweets #RCB pic.twitter.com/eQLUwbePIm
— DrShivaRajkumar (@NimmaShivanna) June 3, 2025
Ahead of the start of the IPL 2025 final between RCB and PBKS, renowned Indian singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan gives a rousing performance along with his sons and his band in a rousing tribute to the armed forces after the highly successful Operation Sindoor. After their performance, the toss is all set to begin, with the final playing XI of both teams to be revealed.
Lighting up the #Final with an enthusiastic Tribute Ceremony 🇮🇳#TATAIPL | #RCBvPBKS | #Final | #TheLastMile pic.twitter.com/b0WptvNnIO
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) June 3, 2025
The toss is all set to take place as both the team captains take a look at the pitch report after a brief drizzle a few hours ago in Ahmedabad. It remains to be seen if there is any change in the way the pitch will behave owing to the rain, as both the teams are set to announce their final playing XI.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer wins the toss, decides to bowl versus RCB in the 2025 IPL Final, and he told Ravi Shastri that it's just another game and the boys are gearing up to put on a confident display against the side that entered the final as heavy favourites.
After PBKS opted to bowl first, both teams had revealed their final playing XI, and both of them continued their winning combination with no side changing any player from their previous matches. Phil Salt will bat for RCB, as Yuzvendra Chahal turns crucial for PBKS bowling.