A record-breaking crowd of 90,871 fans turned up at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to witness the IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, a night that promises drama, emotion, and possibly a new champion.The stadium was buzzing with excitement even before the match began. Fans from all over the country came to cheer for their teams. When Virat Kohli walked out to bat, the crowd erupted in joy. People waved flags, danced in the stands, and did the Mexican wave under the lights. It didn’t feel like just a cricket match, it felt like a grand celebration of the game. On the pitch, Punjab Kings justified their decision to bowl first after skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss. Despite a promising start by RCB, where Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a 35-ball 43, the PBKS bowling unit led by Arshdeep Singh (3/40) and Kyle Jamieson (3/48) — kept striking at key moments. Cameos from Rajat Patidar (26), Jitesh Sharma (24), and Romario Shepherd (17) helped RCB reach 190/9 in their 20 overs.
While the average score in an IPL final is around 170, given the nature of the surface, RCB may still feel they’re slightly under par — leaving the second innings wide open. One thing’s for certain: with 90,000-plus watching live and millions more tuning in, this IPL final is a moment Indian cricket won’t forget anytime soon.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player?Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh HazlewoodPunjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
