Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
RCB had defeated PBKS in the first Qualifier to reach the title match. The Kings overcame Mumbai Indians in the second Qualifier to reach its second final.
These teams have met thrice this season and RCB has prevailed on two occasions. This will be their second meeting at the Narendra Modi Stadium. They had last faced off in 2021 when PBKS beat RCB by 34 runs.
IPL matches at Narendra Modi Stadium
Matches: 44
Batting first won: 21
Batting second won: 22
Tied: 1
Highest score: Punjab Kings 243/5 vs Gujarat Titans (2025)
Lowest score: Gujarat Titans 87 (17.3) vs Delhi Capitals (2024)
Highest target chased: Kolkata Knight Riders 207/7 [T: 205] vs Gujarat Titans (2023)
Lowest total defended: Delhi Capitals 130/8 vs Gujarat Titans (2023)
Toss factor at Narendra Modi Stadium
Matches: 44
Won the toss and chose to bat: 12 (5W; 7L)
Won the toss and chose to field: 32 (15W; 16L, 1T)
Pitch Report
The pitch at this venue has assisted batters this season. The average first innings score stands at 219 runs. In the 16 innings played here this season, teams have posted 200 or more 11 times.
Though teams batting first have won six of the eight games this year, PBKS’ win in the second Qualifier on Sunday made a case for chasing.
PBKS also holds an edge over RCB, having played here twice this season. RCB’s last match at the Narendra Modi Stadium came in 2024, which could make it tougher to read the conditions.
Among bowlers, spinners have been slightly more effective than pacers. The quicks have picked 65 wickets at an average of 35 and an economy rate of 10. Spinners, meanwhile, have picked 29 scalps at an average of 31 and an economy of just under 10.
RCB at Narendra Modi Stadium
Played: 5 | Won: 2 | Lost: 3
PBKS at Narendra Modi Stadium
Played: 6 | Won: 4 | Lost: 2