RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025 Final Today: Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Impact Players, and Pitch Report

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Both teams won their previous game.

RCB defeated Punjab Kings in their last encounter by eight wickets. Bowling first, they restricted PBKS to a mere 101 and chased it down with 10 overs to spare.

Meanwhile, PBKS defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) in their previous fixture. Bowling first, they conceded 203/6 in the first innings, but batted exceptionally well to chase down the target with an over to spare.

RCB vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak

Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal

RCB vs PBKS: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitches in Ahmedabad have been flat for batting, with 200 breached almost every time. Expect another flat surface, with the ball coming nicely on the willow. The team winning the toss might elect to field first, with around 190 being a fighting one.

Impact of conditions on the match:

• Pacers have done better in the second innings this season. So, pick more speedsters from the team that bowls second.
• Spinners won’t have enough assistance here. So, we can avoid most specialist tweakers for this game.
• Pick more top-order batters from both teams.

A temperature of around 31°C, with partly cloudy skies, is forecast.

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Player Form of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025

Player Form of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025

Top Player Picks for RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

Phil Salt (RCB):

• Phil Salt will open the innings. Punjab Kings’ new-ball bowlers haven’t done too well in the last few games, and Marco Jansen’s absence has exacerbated their case, so Salt can easily handle them.
• Phil Salt has been explosive in the powerplay this season. Since the surface will be flat, Salt will get value for his shots and can maximise the field restrictions.
• Phil Salt has an average of 42.33 and a 164.93 strike rate against pacers in IPL 2025. He should be comfortable against most PBKS speedsters.
• Phil Salt’s only negative matchup in this game is Arshdeep Singh, who has dismissed him four times in 38 balls. He has done well against all other PBKS bowlers.
• Phil Salt’s last five scores: 56*, 30, 62, 26, & 1.

Josh Hazlewood (RCB):

• Josh Hazlewood took two wickets in his only innings in Ahmedabad.
• Josh Hazlewood will get ample assistance off the deck in Ahmedabad. There will be some new-ball movement, and Hazlewood has been marvellous in the powerplay this season.
• Josh Hazlewood will get some additional bounce, which will make him even more threatening. He can trouble PBKS batters with his extra pace and bounce, like in the last game.
• Josh Hazlewood has an average of 13.10 against LHBs this season. Since PBKS will have a couple of LHBs in their batting unit, Hazlewood can trouble them.
• Josh Hazlewood’s previous five figures: 3/21, 2/36, 4/33, 0/39, & 3/14.

Nehal Wadhera (PBKS):

• Nehal Wadhera has 92 runs at an average of 30.66 and a 173.58 strike rate in three innings in Ahmedabad.
• Nehal Wadhera will bat in the middle order. If there’s any new-ball movement, it will diminish when Wadhera comes, making life easier for him.
• Nehal Wadhera has an average of 93.50 and a strike rate of 153.27 against spinners in IPL 2025. The deck won’t have enough help for spinners, and Wadhera can maximise spin overs in the middle.
• Nehal Wadhera showed his value on flat surfaces in the previous game. He will again get nice batting conditions and should thrive.
• Nehal Wadhera’s previous five scores: 48, 8, 2*, 16, & 70.

Arshdeep Singh (PBKS):

• Arshdeep Singh has seven wickets at an average of 29.85 and a 21.14 strike rate in seven innings in Ahmedabad.
• Arshdeep Singh will bowl with the new ball. There will be some early movement, and Arshdeep can exploit it to trouble RCB batters.
• Arshdeep Singh will also bowl in the death overs. The batters will go hard after him, and Arshdeep can dismiss a few.
• Arshdeep Singh has an average of 23.25 against RHBs in IPL 2025. RCB’s batting unit is RHB-heavy, and Arshdeep can trouble them.
• Arshdeep Singh’s last five figures: 0/44, 0/20, 2/28, 0/35, & 0/60.

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Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for Dream11 RCB vs PBKS Prediction

Virat Kohli (RCB):

• Virat Kohli has 477 runs at an average of 68.14 and a 137.86 strike rate in 12 innings in Ahmedabad. He also has five fifties here.
• Virat Kohli will open the innings. He has been explosive in the powerplay and can maximise it again.
• Virat Kohli knows how to build a long innings. His recent form has been marvellous and can make a substantial score again on a flat surface.
• Virat Kohli has a terrific record at this venue. The pitch will suit his playing style because the ball will come nicely on the willow, and Kohli can thrive.
• Virat Kohli has all the experience performing in big matches. He has done it for India and can do the same for RCB.
• Virat Kohli’s previous five scores: 12, 54, 43, 62, & 51.

Josh Inglis (PBKS):

• Josh Inglis scored 38 runs in his only innings in Ahmedabad.
• Josh Inglis has been in nice touch this season. He has taken on the best bowlers and never looked uncomfortable, making him a good choice against a strong RCB bowling lineup.
• Josh Inglis will come at No.3. That’s his preferred position, and he has looked good up in the order with the willow.
• Josh Inglis has an average of 42.75 and a 167.64 strike rate against pacers in IPL 2025. He will have the onus to perform since PBKS’ openers are slightly inexperienced.
• Josh Inglis has struggled against spinners this season, averaging 17. However, the good news for him is that spinners won’t have enough assistance here, and Inglis can handle them.
• Josh Inglis’ last five scores: 38, 4, 73, 32, & 30.

Shreyas Iyer (PBKS):

• Shreyas Iyer has 363 runs at an average of 121 and a 191.05 strike rate in seven innings in Ahmedabad. He also has four fifties here.
• Shreyas Iyer has been in magnificent form this season. He has scored runs in several matches and knows how to perform in big games, as in the last encounter.
• Shreyas Iyer has scored runs everywhere outside Mullanpur this season. His record in Ahmedabad is simply magnificent, and he should make another substantial score on a flat surface.
• Shreyas Iyer has an average of 68.66 and a 154.88 strike rate against spinners this season. He should be comfortable against RCB spinners on a good batting pitch.
• Shreyas Iyer’s previous five scores: 87*, 2, 26*, 53, & 30.

RCB vs PBKS Player to Avoid

Azmatullah Omarzai (PBKS):

• While Azmatullah Omarzai can contribute with both bat and ball, we should avoid him for this game. There’s merit in dropping him.
• Azmatullah Omarzai’s bowling strength lies with the new ball. However, Punjab Kings haven’t bowled him enough in the powerplay, taking away his bowling value.
• He has been bowling quite low in the batting unit. So, he won’t get enough balls to face and won’t make a significant impact with the willow.
• Azmatullah Omarzai’s last five scores: 18, 1, 21*, 16, & 13. Azmatullah Omarzai’s previous five figures: 2/43, 0/10, 0/46, 2/44, & 2/33.

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RCB vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

This has the makings of a classic. Both teams have played good cricket throughout the competition. However, RCB have a better bowling attack, which gives them an edge. Expect RCB to win.

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