IPL 2025 Final: RCB Faces PBKS for First Title Attempt

AHMEDABAD, India — The 2025 IPL finals are set to kick off today, June 3, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS). Both teams are eyeing their first Indian Premier League title, promising an exciting clash for fans worldwide.

The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, which is 10 AM ET. Cricket enthusiasts can watch the final live on Star Sports Network in India and stream it on JioHotstar. In the United States and Canada, viewers can tune in through Willow TV, available on its app and website.

RCB hopes to end a long title drought, having reached the finals three times before without success. Led by skipper Rajat Patidar, RCB clinched a spot in the final by defeating PBKS in Qualifier 1 with an impressive eight-wicket victory. The team finished the season with a strong record, winning all their away matches.

On the opposite side, PBKS is making its first final appearance since 2014. Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, the team bounced back from a tough position against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, managing to chase down a 200-plus total. Iyer’s unbeaten 87 runs played a pivotal role in the victory.

Key players for RCB include star batsman Virat Kohli and all-rounder Liam Livingstone, though the latter faces scrutiny over his recent performance. PBKS will rely on openers Prabhsimran Singh and Arya along with their returning spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who had been sidelined due to injury.

The final not only represents a fierce competition between two skilled teams but also showcases the IPL’s growing global audience, ensuring fans from across continents can witness what promises to be a monumental match. With both teams looking to etch their names in IPL history, cricket fans are in for a thrilling showdown.