RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle Prediction Today: Fantasy Tips, Top Captaincy Picks, Playing XI, Pitch and Weather Report | IPL 2025 | Final, Match 74

The Final match of the IPL 2025 will feature Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This is the official third and last match between the teams this season. The winner of this match will be called the ultimate champion of the 18th edition. Meanwhile, the loser will be called the runner-up of the season.

With the upcoming RCB vs PBKS Clash, the two teams are set to face off for the third and final time this season. Both sides have fought hard and dominated much of the league stage, scoring crucial wins along the way. In their previous encounter during the last league-stage match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings to top the points table and secure their playoff berth.

RCB vs PBKS Match Preview

Heading into this Final match with contrasting playoff performances, both teams will have just one goal: winning the 18th season title. Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged victorious and dominant throughout the seasons and even defeated the same team twice this season, once in the league stage and other in Qualifier 1. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have stumbled in Qualifier 1, suffering a disappointing loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and then had to face Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator match, where they defeated roaring Mumbai Indians with 5 Wickets in a high-pressure do-or-die match.

The road to the final has been nothing short of dramatic for both Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings. RCB delivered a commanding performance in Qualifier 1, comfortably defeating Punjab by 8 wickets to become the first team to book a spot in the final. Despite that setback, Punjab Kings made a roaring comeback in Qualifier 2, showing resilience and character as they defeated Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets.

Now, with both teams just one win away from lifting the coveted trophy, the match is gonna be super thrilling. RCB has made it to the final after a gap of nine years, while Punjab has made it to the final after 11 years. With the same goals and recent form heavily favoring Bengaluru, the match promises to be an engaging contest between both teams, where there is only one game and a single aim that is to win their first title. So, fans can expect a thriller-filled high-stakes encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Match Details

RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

In the last five head-to-head battles between RCB and PBKS, RCB has dominated and has won four of the last 5 head-to-head battles, and PBKS has won just one match of the last 5 h2h battles. As per the current season performances and form, RCB will likely dominate PBKS with their stable batting order and last match performance, but PBKS will definitely look to make their comeback in the upcoming match by providing a tough fight to RCB and aiming to defeat them in the next match.

RCB vs PBKS Pitch & Weather Report

RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report

The venue has historically favoured chasing teams, with sides batting second winning 22 of the 43 IPL matches played here, which translates to a 50 per cent success rate. The data suggests that the pitch often becomes more favourable for batting under lights, making run-chases more manageable.
Overall, the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has been known to be a balanced pitch, which has been kinder to the batters as the game progresses.

The pitch has generally favored batting, with scores consistently crossing the 180-run mark, indicating good conditions for stroke play. While pace bowlers have been more successful in terms of overall wickets taken, spinners have also played a crucial role during the middle overs, particularly when the surface begins to slow down and offer some turn.

But this season the trend has been reversed as teams batting first have won 5 matches out of the 7 played here on this. Weather conditions could influence the outcome of the RCB vs PBKS match, especially if dew becomes a factor, though Northern regions haven't seen much rain recently.

Weather Condition

The weather at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, for the match of the IPL 2025 between RCB and PBKS appears to be good for cricket. Low chances of rain at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Tuesday. With 15% chances of rain forecasted, it is expected that the match will most likely get going without any interruption by rain.

A temperature of around 33°C along with 55% humidity will be the weather forecast for the match day. With such weather, there is a high probability that the match can get back to play when the rain stops, and in case the match does not see any rain shower, then fans can expect a full 40-over uninterrupted match contest.

Record of Chasing Teams at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

According to previous IPL statistics, 43 matches were played on this ground, with 21 matches won by the team batting first and 22 matches won by the team batting second, showing that both options can be a great option, but generally, Batting second is a viable option after winning the toss.

RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle Fantasy Team

Keeper: Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Virat Kohli, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer
All-rounders: Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kyle Jamieson

Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks for RCB vs PBKS My11Circle

Virat Kohli, Prabhsimran Singh, and Phil Salt are the best players from their respective teams who are in top form and have recently scored runs for their teams. They all have the ability to score runs at a higher strike rate and can smash the ball all over the ground effortlessly. That's why they are all selected as the captaincy choice for the RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle Prediction.

Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar, and Priyansh Arya are the most important pillars of their respective teams, capable of delivering match-winning performances if they find their rhythm. They have the ability to change the course of a match on their own on any given day, and they typically perform better on the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad pitch, which is why they are the best vice-captain choices for the upcoming RCB vs PBKS My11Circle match.

On the other hand, Krunal Pandya is RCB's key player, and he has showcased excellent form in recent matches. With his abilities, he can also be considered another important choice for the captain of the RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle Fantasy Team. His precise batting abilities and ability to identify a perfect line and length help him to hit the ball in crucial moments, making him an ideal choice for our RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle Prediction.

RCB vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI

RCB’s Probable Playing XI

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

RCB’s team looks balanced, with all of their players being T20 specialists. Their powerplay playing combination is also looking good and balanced this year, besides just the batting unit, their bowling attack is also playing lethal this year. As they have won their last matches with the same team without much change in it, they will likely play with the same team in the upcoming match, with no change in the playing XI. Josh Hazlewood is back in the game and has provided the much-needed stability to the team.

PBKS’ Probable Playing XI

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

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have crafted a perfectly balanced and in-form squad this season, blending dynamic all-rounders and sharp specialists to deliver consistent performances across all departments. With Sai and Shubman forming a reliable and explosive opening duo, the team gets off to strong starts, setting the tone early. They will be key to our RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle Prediction.

Captain Shreyas has provided stability in the middle order, supported by impactful contributors like Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh in the middle order. Meanwhile, the lethal bowling attack—led by Arshdeep Singh, supported by Yuzi and Harpreet Brar—has been instrumental in choking opposition line-ups. He will be vital as per our RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle Prediction.

With constant wins and a balanced squad, they will likely go with the same players to maintain a winning momentum and get the same opening partnership in the Final of the season. Make sure that you avoid Marco Jansen from the playing XI as he will be missing out on the match as he has returned to his home for national duties.

RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle Match Prediction

RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle Match Prediction Today

As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that Royal Challengers Bengaluru is expected to win this match. But with the H2H and ground data, and current form, the Batting first team is expected to win the Final of the IPL 2025. Although RCB is expected to win at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, PBKS can change the winning odds for the upcoming match. We predict RCB or the Batting Second team will win the RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle Prediction Today.

Fantasy Team Strategy for My11 Circle

This RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle fantasy team strikes a good balance between power hitters, reliable all-rounders, and elite bowlers. Virat Kohli, Priyansh Arya, and Shreyas Iyer bring experience and explosive stroke play to the batting lineup, while Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, and Prabhsimran Singh provide consistency. The all-rounders Romario Shepherd and Krunal Pandya ensure points with both bat and ball. The bowling attack is lethal, with Bhuvneshwar's accuracy, Kyle’s wicket-taking ability, and Josh Hazlewood’s consistency making this a well-rounded and competitive fantasy squad.

Keeper: Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Virat Kohli, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer
All-rounders: Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kyle Jamieson

Since the beginning of IPL, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, has been the medium-scoring venue in the league, with a scoring rate of 28.91 runs per wicket, indicating a fair contest between bat and ball. The matches at this ground tend to be low to medium-scoring, with an average of 8.96 runs scored per over. Teams batting first have posted an average score of 176, making it a competitive total. So expect, RCB vs PBKS Match as a high score and stake games, making it a perfect opportunity for you all to bet on the RCB vs PBKS My11 Circle Match Prediction.