What happened the last time RCB played a playoff match in Ahmedabad before IPL 2025 final vs PBKS?

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are all set to clash in the final of IPL 2025 on Tuesday, June 3. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host this high-octane contest. PBKS finished at the top and RCB in the second position in the points table during the league phase.

The Punjab and Bengaluru franchises have squared off thrice in IPL 2025 so far. The two teams won once each during the league stage, while RCB registered a dominating eight-wicket victory in Qualifier 1. PBKS then defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 to set up a date with RCB for a shot at the IPL 2025 trophy.

RCB have not played any game at the Narendra Modi Stadium this season. They have a mixed overall record at the venue, winning three and losing as many across six games.

Their last playoff match at the Narendra Modi Stadium was during IPL 2024, the Eliminator against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). RR captain Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. All the top four RCB batters, Virat Kohli (33), Faf du Plessis (17), Cameron Green (27), and Rajat Patidar (34) got starts, but none of them could convert them into substantial knocks, which hurt RCB's chances of scoring a huge total.

Mahipal Lomror played an impactful cameo of 32 (17) in the end to provide a strong finish, helping RCB reach 172 for eight in 20 overs. Right-arm-pacer Avesh Khan picked up three wickets for RR with the ball after conceding 44 runs in his four-over spell.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (45), Riyan Parag (36), Shimron Hetmyer (26), and others then helped RR reach 174 in 19 overs and win the Eliminator match by four wickets.

Head-to-head record of RCB and PBKS ahead of IPL 2025 final

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings have played 36 games in the IPL so far. Both teams have won 18 games each, making it one of the most evenly contested rivalries in the lucrative league.

Both sides will want to get the edge in the head-to-head and with it, take the IPL title home.

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