RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Final: Can Royal Challengers Finally End Their Trophy Drought?
It’s the final showdown we didn’t know we needed—but can’t wait to watch. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After years of “almosts” and “maybe next years,” one of these two teams is finally going to break their title curse. Yep, neither RCB nor PBKS has ever won the IPL. That changes today.
Here’s your complete Dream11 fantasy guide, with playing XIs, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, and our prediction for who lifts the trophy.
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RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Quick Fantasy Picks
Top Batters
- Virat Kohli – He’s the heartbeat of RCB. Big match? He shows up. Always.
- Rajat Patidar – Calm, consistent, and now captain. He’s in top form when it matters most.
- Shreyas Iyer – PBKS’s man-in-charge. That 87* in Qualifier 2? Pure class under pressure.
All-Rounders to Watch
- Marcus Stoinis – Power-hitter, reliable bowler. Perfect all-round fantasy value.
- Romario Shepherd – Game-changer. Can flip a match with bat or ball.
Key Bowlers
- Josh Hazlewood – Starts strong with the new ball and deadly at the death.
- Yuzvendra Chahal – Knows how to break partnerships when it counts.
- Harpreet Brar – Quiet performer but makes big impacts.
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Wicketkeepers
- Josh Inglis – Aggressive in the powerplay, dependable with the gloves.
- Jitesh Sharma – Late-order hitter who can rack up quick points.
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks for Dream11
- Captain: Virat Kohli / Shreyas Iyer
- Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis / Rajat Patidar
RCB vs PBKS: Probable Playing XIs
RCB Playing XI:
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar (c), Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Romario Shepherd, Karn Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, Vijaykumar Vyshak
PBKS Playing XI:
Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
This pitch is usually good for batting—especially under lights. Expect true bounce and decent carry. Spinners might get some grip early on, but dew could reduce their impact in the second innings. Teams batting first will want to post 180+ to feel safe.
Head-to-Head: Even-Steven
Out of 36 matches between RCB and PBKS, it’s 18 wins each. But in IPL 2025, RCB have the edge, having won two of three encounters, including that huge win in Qualifier 1
Match Prediction: Who’s Lifting the Trophy?
Honestly, it’s too close to call. RCB are on a roll. Their form, their mindset, and their domination in Qualifier 1—all signs point to them finally getting their hands on the trophy. But PBKS? They’ve shown insane resilience—especially with that epic comeback win over MI in Qualifier 2.
Our Pick: RCB to win their first-ever IPL title — but don’t expect a cakewalk. This one’s going down to the wire
