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Indian Premier League Final 2025 Tips - Best bets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings

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James Smith
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Last updated: Tue 03 Jun 2025 08:28

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off against the Punjab Kings in an exciting IPL match-up. RCB, led by Virat Kohli, have strong form with wins in three of their last four matches, including a recent victory over Punjab Kings. Kohli remains vital for RCB, as does Phil Salt with his notable performance. For Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer's impressive form makes him a key player. Despite previous success against Punjab, RCB's recent dominant form and Kohli's batting prowess tilt the balance towards an RCB victory.

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  • RCB have won three of their last four matches, recently defeating Punjab Kings
  • Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are in strong form for RCB
  • Shreyas Iyer is a key player for Punjab Kings with consistent performances
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Preview


The Royal Challengers have never won the Indian Premier League title, but Vira Kohli and co can end that wait. I'm backing him to star in an RCB win.
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  • Head-to-Head
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru Form
  • Punjab Kings Form

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli has scored 51, 62, 43 & 54 in his last 5 innings.
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Phil Salt scored 56* off 27 balls against the Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1.
  • Punjab Kings’ Shreyas Iyer (603 runs, ave 54.81) is 6th in the IPL runs list.
  • Punjab Kings’ Josh Inglis has scored 30, 32, 73 & 38 in his last 5 innings.

Head-to-Head


Four of the last five matches between these sides have gone RCB's way.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Form


Royal Challengers Bengaluru made it three wins from their last four completed matches when they beat the Punjab Kings by eight wickets. 

The Kings were rolled for 101 off just 14.1 overs. Josh Hazlewood (3/21, econ 6.63) and Suyash Sharma (3/17, econ 5.66) were sensational with the ball. 

Royal Challengers reached their target for the loss of two wickets off just 10 overs to book their place in the final. Phil Salt (56* off 27 balls) top-scored for the Royal Challengers. 

Punjab Kings Form


Punjab Kings made it two wins and two defeats from their last four matches when they beat the Mumbai Indians by five wickets in Qualifier 2. 

Mumbai Indians batted well to post 203/6 off their 20 overs. Azmatullah Omarzai (2/43) returned the best figures for the Kings, but Kyle Jamieson (1/30, econ 7.50) gave the Mumbai batters the biggest challenge. 

The Kings timed their chase perfectly, reaching their target for the loss of five wickets and with one over to spare.  Shreyas Iyer (87* off 41 balls) and Nehal Wadhera (48 off 29 balls) shared an 84-run stand for the fourth wicket that set up the victory.

Verdict

I am backing Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win. I am also backing Virat Kohli to top score for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Shreyas Iyer is a good bet to top score for the Punjab Kings.

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