IPL 2025: PBKS strongest playing XI vs RCB in the Final

Punjab Kings (PBKS) scripted a dream run in IPL 2025, reaching the summit clash for only the second time. Despite losing Qualifier 1 for RCB, they dominated proceedings against the Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 and advanced to the final.

They will now play Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the summit match on June 3 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. This will be PBKS's second IPL final appearance only, and they will be eager to field their strongest playing XI against RCB in pursuit of a historic title win.

Here is the PBKS's strongest playing XI vs. RCB in the final

PBKS are likely to open with Priyansh Arya, the exciting young batter who has scored 451 runs in 16 games at a strike rate of 183.33, and Prabhsimran Singh, who has provided brisk starts with 523 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 163.43. If PBKS bowls first, Yuzvendra Chahal (15 wickets) might be used as an impact sub to replace Prabhsimran, adding variety to the spin attack.

Josh Inglis will take the No. 3 spot and also don the wicketkeeping gloves. He has contributed 239 runs this season with a strike rate of 161.48. Captain Shreyas Iyer, anchoring the middle order, has been consistent with 603 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 175.80.

Nehal Wadhera (354 runs @ 150.63) and Shashank Singh (289 runs @ 145.59) follow, with both playing vital roles in finishing innings.

All-rounders Marcus Stoinis and Azmatullah Omarzai bring balance to the side. Stoinis has 154 runs, while Omarzai has been impressive with the ball, taking 7 wickets and providing big-hitting abilities.

The pace attack will be led by Arshdeep Singh (18 wickets) and Kyle Jamieson or Xavier Bartlett, with Vijaykumar Vyshak chipping in as the third seamer. Their combined efforts have been key to PBKS’s death-over success.

PBKS strongest playing XI vs RCB in the IPL 2025 Final:

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh/ Yuzvendra Chahal, Josh Inglis (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Kyle Jamieson/ Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh.

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