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03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Final: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer opts to bowl, both teams unchanged
Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Punjab Kings in the final of the 2025 Indian Premier League at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, with the world's biggest T20 league set to crown a first-time champion regardless of the result. read more Punjab Kings have opted to field in the final of the 2025 Indian Premier League against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, 3 June. PTI Punjab Kings won the toss, and skipper Shreyas Iyer opted to field in the final of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Neither RCB nor PBKS have ever won the world's biggest T20 league in the past, meaning the IPL is set to crown a first-time champion regardless of the result on Tuesday evening. LIVE | Both RCB and PBKS named unchanged XIs for the final, sticking to the combination that helped them win Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 respectively. Which means Bengaluru's Tim David and Punjab's Harpreet Brar miss out after being expected to feature in the XI. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD PBKS and RCB had finished among the top-two teams at the end of the group stage, earning two shots at reaching the final in the process. Bengaluru stormed into the final after thrashing Punjab in Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur, bundling the home team out for just 101 and chasing the target down with 8 wickets and half of their overs to spare. PBKS, however, bounced back from the defeat just two days later, with captain Shreyas Iyer smashing a magnificent 87 not out to steer his team to a five-wicket victory in their chase of 204 against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad. PBKS' only appearance in an IPL final was in Bengaluru in 2014, in which the George Bailey-led side lost to Gautam Gambhir's Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. RCB, on the other hand, have finished runners-up thrice, each time with a different captain – Anil Kumble in 2009, Daniel Vettori in 2011 and Virat Kohli in 2016. IPL 2025 Final, RCB and PBKS playing XIs RCB: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood; Impact Subs: Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh, Suyash Sharma. PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal; Impact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlet, Harpreet Brar.
Mint
03-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
IPL 2025 Final Match LIVE: RCB, Punjab Kings eye maiden silverware; focus on Ahmedabad weather
IPL 2025 Final Match LIVE: After 73 thrilling encounters, the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is at its business end when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings face-off against each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. IPL will have a new champion on the day as none of RCB and Punjab Kings tasted success despite coming close to title on multiple occasions. Both RCB and Punjab Kings finished in the top two of the points table after the league stage. RCB made the final after defeating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. Punjab Kings then defeated Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 to seal their second appearance in an IPL final. For RCB, there is an uncertainty over the availability of all-rounder Tim David, who had missed the Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings. Besides David, rest of the players are available for RCB. As far as Punjab Kings are concerned, the only doubtful starter is Yuzvendra Chahal. In case, Chahal misses out, Punjab Kings have Harpreet Brar as back-up. After hampering the Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, the weather in Ahmedabad doesn't look pleasant for June 3. According to there's a 66% of chance of rain in the city in the afternoon. The temperature is likely to be around 38 degrees. But the weather conditions are expected to be normal by evening as the rain chances drop to 5% but with a 33% cloud cover. RCB and Punjab Kings have won 18 matches each in IPL so far. As far as records at Narendra Modi Stadium in concerned, Punjab Kings had upper hand against RCB at the venue, having won in their only game played. However, since 2023, RCB have won five out of six games in IPL. It is also to be moted that RCB haven't played in Ahmedabad as compared to Punjab King's two game which they won. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar/Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
United News of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
DC edge PBKS as top 2 spots still up for grabs
Jaipur, May 24 (UNI) Delhi Capitals produced a commanding batting performance to chase down a daunting 207-run target and seal a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in a high-scoring IPL 2025 contest at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Saturday. Even after 66 matches, the race for the top two spots in the league table remains wide open, with qualified teams still jostling for playoff positioning, an unusual scenario that reflects the tightly contested nature of this year's tournament. On the night, it was Delhi's young batting sensation Sameer Rizvi who stole the limelight with a blistering unbeaten 58 off just 25 balls, steering his side to 208 for four in 19.3 overs. Rizvi's late onslaught, studded with five towering sixes and three boundaries at a strike rate of 232, turned the match on its head and delivered a much-needed morale boost for his side. Karun Nair chipped in with a fluent 44, while debutant Sediqullah Atal added a handy 22 off 16 deliveries. Openers KL Rahul (35 off 21) and Faf du Plessis (23 off 15) had set a solid platform with a 55-run stand before falling in quick succession. Rizvi, however, ensured the momentum never dipped, combining with wicketkeeper-batsman Tristan Stubbs (18* off 12) in a composed finish that took Delhi over the line with three balls to spare. Punjab's bowlers found the going tough in the latter stages. Harpreet Brar was the pick of the lot with figures of 2 for 41, while Marco Jansen and Praveen Dubey managed one wicket each. But the attack lacked the bite to halt Rizvi's charge when it mattered most. Earlier, after being put in to bat, Punjab posted a formidable 206 for eight. Skipper Shreyas Iyer held the innings together with a composed 53 off 34 balls, while Marcus Stoinis provided the fireworks at the death, smashing an unbeaten 44 from just 16 deliveries, laced with three boundaries and four sixes. Punjab had a bumpy start with Priyansh Arya (6) falling early to Mustafizur Rahman (3/33). A rapid 32 off 12 from Josh Inglis and a lively 28 from Prabhsimran Singh helped Punjab recover to 60 for one at the end of the Powerplay. Debutant Vipraj Nigam swung the momentum back Delhi's way with a double strike, dismissing both Inglis and Prabhsimran in quick succession. Kuldeep Yadav (2/39) then struck twice, removing Iyer and Azmatullah Omarzai, to further slow Punjab's advance. Despite the fall of wickets, Stoinis ensured a strong finish, aided by a brief cameo from Harpreet Brar (7 not out off 2 balls). Delhi's bowlers had mixed returns—while Mustafizur and Vipraj impressed with their control and breakthroughs, Mukesh Kumar (1/49) and Mohit Sharma (0/47) leaked runs at the death, allowing Punjab to breach the 200-run mark. UNI BDN SS
News18
23-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
IPL 2025, PBKS Vs DC: Head-To-Head Stats, Probable XIs, Players To Watch, Weather Forecast & Jaipur Pitch Report
Last Updated: PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025: Check out all the details of Match 66 of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, set to take place on Saturday, May 24 in Jaipur. Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025: Punjab Kings will take on the Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals in Match 66 of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, May 24. Riding a wave of success after a decade of pain, a full-strength Punjab will fancy their chances of securing their first top-two finish in 11 years when they face Delhi. Apart from the 2014 season when they topped the league table and finished runners-up, Punjab have only made one other playoff appearance in a competition that has been in existence for the past 18 years. As far as Delhi are concerned, they have had their chances this season, but the lack of big runs in the powerplay and the absence of lead pacer Mitchell Starc towards the end have hurt their prospects. PBKS vs DC Match: Jaipur Weather Forecast The temperature will be at 33 degrees Celsius on Saturday evening in Jaipur. There will be 36% humidity, and there is just a 1% chance of rain, which means we have a full game on our hands. PBKS vs DC: Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report The track at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium promises a balanced contest between bat and ball. Bowlers might find movement with the new ball, but once that threat is negotiated, conditions should tilt in favour of the batters, permitting them to take charge as the match unfolds. The last match at this venue saw Punjab post a whopping 219/5, and the Rajasthan Royals fell 10 runs short of the target. For a change, PBKS would like to field first if they win the toss against Delhi. PBKS vs DC Match: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Head-to-Head Record Matches played: 34 PBKS Won: 17 DC Won: 16 No Result: 1 IPL 2025 PBKS vs DC Match: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XI Punjab Kings Probable Playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Mitchell Owen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Impact subs: Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Marcus Stoinis Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XI: Faf du Plessis (c), Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mustafizur Rahman, T Natarajan Impact subs: KL Rahul, Sediqullah Atal, Mohit Sharma, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar L Players to watch: Harpreet Brar: At the same venue last Sunday, Brar single-handedly ensured that a hard-hitting Rajasthan Royals fell short of the target by 10 runs, even though they had started brilliantly and looked threatening. He acted as the true impact substitute for Punjab in their match against RR. KL Rahul: If there is one player who can tackle an in-form Brar, it is expected to be Rahul. He is Delhi's highest run-scorer, with 504 runs from 12 matches at a stunning strike rate of 56. Although DC's campaign has ended, Rahul would look to finish his campaign on a high. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
News18
19-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Harpreet Brar's Heartwarming Gesture After PBKS' Crucial Win Vs RR: 'Like To Dedicate This Award...'
Last Updated: Harpreet Brar dedicated his Player of the Match award to his wife after leading Punjab Kings to a crucial victory over the Rajasthan Royals. Punjab Kings' left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar on Sunday, May 18, dedicated his Player of the Match award against the Rajasthan Royals to his wife Anmol Sandhu, saying that it was his first award after marriage, in what has come as a lovely gesture from the newly-married cricketer. Brar bowled a match-turning spell after Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh made bruising half-centuries as Punjab edged closer to an IPL playoff berth with a 10-run victory over Rajasthan. Punjab later qualified for the playoffs after the Gujarat Titans defeated the Delhi Capitals in the evening game. 'I am feeling really good. I would like to dedicate this award to my wife, as it is my first after marriage," Brar said while speaking at the post-match presentation. 'We practice a lot against the left-handers. Ponting Sir has told us that a leftie can get a leftie out. I have worked on that, I knew they would come after me, but I went back to bowling to my strengths," Brar added. advetisement The spinner, who came in as a substitute for captain Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a finger injury, was introduced in the fifth over, and he walked away with an impressive 3/22 in four overs. Brar, who mixed up his angles, trajectory and pace with precision, played a big part in Punjab's win against Rajasthan. 'The way the wicket was playing and they were batting, the plan was to not give a boundary or give them easy balls. I have been with Sunil (Joshi) Sir for a long time, I have learned a lot, he's taught me how to use the crease, how to read the batter and the wicket," Brar said. 'After Chahal's arrival, I thought it would be easy to bowl with him. I didn't get an opportunity at the start, but cricket is a funny game. I always thought that once I got an opportunity, I would grab it," Brar added. The spinner's introduction proved decisive, as he first removed Vaibhav Suryavanshi and then dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal, who fell after completing his sixth half-century of the season. PBKS will next play the Delhi Capitals on Saturday, May 24, in Jaipur. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 19, 2025, 09:16 IST
