The IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is currently underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams are vying for their maiden IPL title, making this a historic occasion regardless of the outcome.indiatoday.inthesun.co.uk
Toss and Team News
PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first, aiming to leverage the pitch conditions under lights. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, fielded a strong lineup featuring Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Liam Livingstone. Notably, Tim David was absent from the RCB squad due to fitness concerns .indianexpress.com+1indiatoday.in+1sports.ndtv.com+1m.economictimes.com+1hindustantimes.com+1indianexpress.com+1
RCB's Innings Highlights
RCB's innings began with early setbacks as Phil Salt was dismissed for 16 runs. Mayank Agarwal contributed 24 runs before falling, and captain Rajat Patidar added 26 runs to the total. Virat Kohli played a cautious innings, scoring 43 runs off 35 balls, and in the process, surpassed Shikhar Dhawan's record for the most fours in IPL history, reaching a total of 769 boundaries .moneycontrol.comsports.ndtv.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com
Jitesh Sharma provided a late surge with an unbeaten 24 runs off just 8 balls, helping RCB reach a total of 168/5 in 17 overs before rain interrupted play . For PBKS, Kyle Jamieson was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets, while Azmatullah Omarzai and Yuzvendra Chahal took one wicket each.moneycontrol.com+4sports.ndtv.com+4hindustantimes.com+4
Fan Support and Sentiments
RCB fans have shown immense support, with many visiting temples and performing rituals, hoping to end the team's 17-year wait for an IPL title. The slogan "Ee Sala Cup Namde" (This year, the cup is ours) has been trending, reflecting the fans' unwavering belief in their team's success .navbharattimes.indiatimes.com+1hindustantimes.com+1
Looking Ahead
As the match progresses, PBKS will aim to chase down the target set by RCB. With both teams displaying strong performances throughout the season, the final promises to be a thrilling conclusion to IPL 2025.
For live updates and detailed scorecards, you can follow the match on ESPNcricinfo.vijaykarnataka.com+11espncricinfo.com+11indianexpress.com+11
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