IPL 2025 Final: RCB vs PBKS – The Ultimate Showdown

Grand Finale Awaits

The Indian Premier League 2025 concludes with a blockbuster final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on June 3 at 7:30 PM IST

Road to the Final

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Venue and Pitch Report

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Head-to-Head Battle

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Team Strengths

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RCB’s Key Players

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PBKS’s Key Players

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Finals History

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Where to Watch

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