Punjab Kings' skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 final on Tuesday at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

After a grueling and action-packed season, only one victory now separates both teams from creating history and claiming their maiden IPL title. For Iyer, the stakes are particularly high, he stands on the cusp of becoming the first captain to win IPL titles with two different franchises, a feat yet to be achieved in the tournament’s 18-year history. On the other side, Virat Kohli is chasing a long-cherished dream: lifting the IPL trophy with RCB after three previous failed attempts in the finals.

RCB, who finished second in the league stage standings, stormed into the final with a dominant performance in Qualifier 1, crushing table-toppers Punjab Kings by eight wickets. Powered by a commanding all-round display, Bengaluru made a bold statement as they booked their place in the title clash. Kohli, who has led from the front throughout the season, continues to be the driving force behind the team’s pursuit of elusive glory.