IPL Final 2025 Live Streaming: When and where to watch PBKS vs RCB Final Match Online

IPL Final 2025 Live Updates, RCB vs PBKS: Virat Kohli-Shreyas Iyer headline finale in Ahmedabad (AFP Photo)

IPL Final 2025 Live Streaming: Virat Kohli’s 18-year-long wait for an IPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faces its final test against Shreyas Iyer’s determined Punjab Kings (PBKS), as the grand finale of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) unfolds at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

The stadium is expected to be a sea of No.18 jerseys, with thousands rallying behind Kohli, who is making his fourth appearance in an IPL final — and possibly his last on the field for a while, following his Test retirement and with India’s next ODI series months away.

RCB have finally shed the baggage of past failures. After topping the league stage, they stormed into the final by crushing PBKS in Qualifier 1 with an eight-wicket win. Kohli, leading from the front as always, has amassed 614 runs this season. But what sets this campaign apart is the consistent support from the rest of the batting order.

Phil Salt’s aggressive starts, coupled with steady hands like Rajat Patidar, Mayank Agarwal, and Jitesh Sharma, have given RCB a well-rounded top order. Finisher Tim David, if fit to return, could rekindle his explosive partnership with Romario Shepherd in the death overs.

With the ball, Josh Hazlewood (21 wickets) has quietly led the attack, emerging as the fourth-highest wicket-taker this season. The Australian pacer will look to make his final impact in what promises to be a high-octane finale.

Punjab Kings, meanwhile, bounced back emphatically from their Qualifier 1 defeat to RCB, eliminating Mumbai Indians in a dominant performance to reach their first final since 2014.

Led by the gritty Shreyas Iyer (603 runs), Punjab’s turnaround has been remarkable. Alongside coach Ricky Ponting, Iyer has transformed a side known for inconsistent finishes into a well-drilled unit. He also etched his name in history by becoming the only player to captain three different teams in IPL finals — Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and now PBKS.

Punjab’s batting unit is built on youthful aggression, with the likes of Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Priyansh Arya, and Shashank Singh stepping up regularly. Iyer’s own form, leadership, and hunger have been central to their run.

While the absence of Marcus Jansen has weakened their bowling on paper, the unit held its own against Mumbai on a batting-friendly pitch. Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, remains a key figure as he prepares to face his former side in the decider.

With no rain expected, the final has provisions in place — including a 120-minute extension and a reserve day — to ensure a full contest.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 final will take place on June 3 (Tuesday).

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 final will start at 7:30 pm IST. The toss will take place at 7:00 pm.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 final will broadcast on the Star Sports and Sports 18 Network.

The live streaming of Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 final will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Manoj Bhandage, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee, Yash Dayal.

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod (wk), Josh Inglis (wk), Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Mitch Owen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Sen, Xavier Bartlett, Pravin Dubey, Kyle Jamieson.