The stage is set for the IPL 2025 final, with Punjab Kings opting to bowl first after winning the toss. Given the chasing record at the stadium, things might get tough for RCB. Both teams have stuck to their playing elevens, putting to rest pre-final rumors that Phil Salt might not play – he’s very much part of the lineup.
History at the Narendra Modi Stadium shows that chasing teams have had the upper hand in finals. In 2022, Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets, and in 2023, Chennai Super Kings took down Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets. This trend puts pressure on RCB.
RCB is missing Tim David, who got injured in a league match against SRH. The team has a poor record at the Narendra Modi Stadium, having lost their only match here to Punjab. Even RCB’s captain admitted they would have chosen to bowl first if they’d won the toss.
Here are the playing elevens:
- Phil Salt
- Mayank Agarwal
- Rajat Patidar (captain)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper)
- Romario Shepherd
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
- Josh Hazlewood
And for Punjab:
- Priyansh Arya
- Jordan Cox
- Shreyas Iyer (captain)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Glenn Maxwell
- Ajmatullah Omarzai
- Kyle Jamieson
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
The match is about to get underway, with Punjab looking to capitalize on their decision to bowl first.