Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Punjab Kings in the final of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, 2025. The much-anticipated clash will crown a new IPL champion, as both franchises aim to win their maiden title. RCB booked their place in the final after a dominant win over PBKS in Qualifier 1, while Punjab Kings bounced back with a commanding victory against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.
RCB and PBKS have faced each other 36 times in IPL history, with both teams winning 18 matches each. The rivalry has been closely contested over the years, and this final serves as the perfect tiebreaker. While RCB have been consistent playoff contenders in recent seasons, PBKS have undergone a transformation under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting.
In their last five IPL encounters, RCB have dominated with four wins. They most recently defeated PBKS by eight wickets in Qualifier 1. Before that, RCB also won by 7 wickets on April 20, 2025. PBKS’s last win came on April 18, 2025, when they clinched a five-wicket victory. However, RCB had also recorded big wins in 2024 and 2023, showcasing their upper hand in recent meetings.
The final promises a thrilling battle between two contrasting sides RCB, driven by experience and Virat Kohli’s legacy quest, and PBKS, powered by fearless youth and the tactical sharpness of Iyer and Ponting. With passionate fan bases, dynamic leaders, and the backdrop of Ahmedabad’s electric atmosphere, the IPL 2025 finale is set for a dramatic conclusion.
RCB vs PBKS Head to Head Records in IPL History
- Matches Played: 36
- PBKS Win: 18
- RCB Won: 18
- No Result: 0
Also Check: Detailed RCB vs PBKS Head to Head Records with Past Results
RCB vs PBKS to Head Records in Last Five IPL Matches
Date | Winner | Win Margin |
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29 May 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 8 Wickets |
20 Apr 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7 Wickets |
18 Apr 2025 | Punjab Kings | 5 Wickets |
9 May 2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 60 Runs |
25 Mar 2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 Wickets |