The final of the Indian Premier League 2025 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) facing off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. RCB secured their spot in the final by defeating PBKS in the first Qualifier, while PBKS overcame Mumbai Indians in the second Qualifier to reach their second final.
These two teams have met three times this season, with RCB emerging victorious on two occasions. Their previous encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium was in 2021, where PBKS defeated RCB by 34 runs.
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium has been favorable to batsmen this season, with the average first innings score being 219 runs. Teams have managed to score 200 or more runs in 11 out of the 16 innings played at this venue. While teams batting first have had success in six out of eight games this year, PBKS’ recent win in the second Qualifier suggests that chasing could also be a viable option.
PBKS holds an advantage over RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium, having played there twice this season compared to RCB’s last match at the venue in 2024. Spinners have been slightly more effective than pacers on this pitch, with spinners averaging 31 and pacers averaging 35 in terms of wickets taken.
In terms of head-to-head records at the Narendra Modi Stadium, RCB has played five matches, winning two and losing three, while PBKS has played six matches, winning four and losing two. This sets the stage for an exciting final showdown between these two teams.
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