The final match of the Indian Premier League 2025 will be played on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It will have Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) face to face. Both teams have been playing in the IPL since 2008, but have not been able to win any title till now. But this time the fate of a team will definitely shine and IPL will get a new champion. But RCB is being considered as a strong contender for this title. We tell you 3 reasons why this is …
Virat Kohli’s form and experience
Virat Kohli is the biggest star of RCB. He took the team to the finals several times but could not win the title. This time too, Kohli is in excellent form by scoring 614 runs. He can fulfill his dream by winning the title. His experience and knock out matches can be useful for his restraint team.
Defeated Punjab twice
By making Rajat Patidar the captain, there has been a new passion in the team. This season, the team has won two consecutive matches against Punjab Kings, which has increased their confidence even more. RCB had opened the Punjab Kings in comparison to Qualifier-1. RCB bowlers destroyed Punjab’s batting line up. In such a situation, the confidence of RCB will have increased.
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Final playing experience and team combination
RCB has played the final three times, but could not win. Now they have a chance to pay the old defeat and create history. He has the experience of playing the final, while Punjab has reached the final after 14 years. At the same time, RCB bowling and batting is more balanced than Punjab. Also, RCB is ahead in the case of experienced players.
Full list of IPL winners so far
Season | Winner | Runner -up |
2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Defeated Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets |
2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers defeated Bangalore by 6 runs |
2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians defeated by 22 runs |
2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated by 58 runs |
2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Defeated Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets |
2013 | Mumbai Indians | Defeated Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs |
2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Beat Punjab Kings by 3 wickets |
2015 | Mumbai Indians | Defeated Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs |
2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated by 8 runs |
2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiants defeated by 1 run |
2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers defeated Hyderabad by 8 wickets |
2019 | Mumbai Indians | Defeated Chennai Super Kings by 1 run |
2020 | Mumbai Indians | Defeated Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets |
2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs |
2022 | Gujarat Titans | Defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets |
2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets |
2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers washed Hyderabad by eight wickets |
2025 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |