Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be fighting it out in the final of IPL 2025. The RCB vs PBKS match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (June 3) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
PBKS and RCB are now just one win away from creating history. Both the teams are eyeing their maiden IPL title and will be desperate to win the title decider. RCB and PBKS have been two of the best teams this season.
PBKS finished the league stage at the top of the points table while RCB was at the second spot. Both the teams had 19 points after 14 games but PBKS finished ahead only because of net run-rate.
In the first qualifier, RCB thrashed PBKS by 8 wickets to book their spot in the final. On the other hand, PBKS thrashed Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in the second qualifier to storm into the final. With RCB and PBKS all set to take on each other, we are taking a look at the weather and pitch report.
RCB vs PBKS Weather and Pitch Report of Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad- Final, IPL 2025:
RCB vs PBKS, weather report of Ahmedabad:
- The weather forecast has predicted rain in Ahmedabad during the daytime on the match time. Even if the game is unlikely to be affected too much by rain, its start could be delayed due to drizzle or wa the outfield.
- The temperature will be hovering in the early 30s while the humidity will be around 60-70% during the match time.
RCB vs PBKS, Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report:
Here are the stats of the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad:
| Matches Played | 43 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 21 (48.84%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 22 (51.16%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 20 (46.51%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 23 (53.49%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 243/5 (Punjab Kings) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 89 (Gujarat Titans) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.91 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.96 |
| Average Score Batting First | 176.95 |
The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium and batsmen are likely to have the upper hand. The venue has been a happy hunting ground for batters this season and the upcoming RCB vs PBKS game also promises to be a high-scoring game.
Qualifier 2 was played at the same venue and the bowlers had a hard time. Batting first, Mumbai Indians scored 203/6 before PBKS chased it down in 19 overs. The final is also likely to witness a run-fest.
Conclusion:
Rain is unlikely to play spoilsport during the final. With the pitch expected to be a belter, the RCB vs PBKS game promises to be a cracking contest.
