Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of IPL 2025 at Ahmedabad on June 3.
Here are the top three battles to watch out for in today’s high-stakes clash:
Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh
Virat Kohli is having a fantastic season and is currently fifth in the Orange Cap race with 614 runs. On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh has picked up 18 wickets this season. Historically, Kohli has dominated Arshdeep in the IPL—scoring 100 runs off 57 balls at a strike rate of 175.43, while being dismissed only twice. This battle will be especially crucial at the top of the innings, where early momentum can set the tone.
Shreyas Iyer vs Josh Hazlewood
Shreyas Iyer played a memorable innings in Qualifier 2, showing class and composure under pressure. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood is having a strong IPL season with 21 wickets. Whenever Iyer walks to the crease, RCB will likely turn to Hazlewood to take him on. The Australian pacer has an excellent record against Iyer—dismissing him four times in six IPL innings while conceding only 11 runs off 22 balls. This battle could be a key moment in the middle overs.
Rajat Patidar vs Yuzvendra Chahal
Rajat Patidar has had a quiet season with 286 runs, but he is known to be a good player of spin. He will be responsible for countering PBKS’ main spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal. After a turning point in the match against KKR, Chahal has bounced back strongly and has taken 15 wickets so far this season. In their past IPL meetings, Patidar has scored 40 runs off 27 balls against Chahal at a strike rate of 148.1, but has also been dismissed twice. This mini-battle could play a big role in deciding the direction of the match.
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