Top 3 player battles to watch out for in RCB vs PBKS clash in IPL 2025 Final

The showdown of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to take place between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). The final is between the two teams that are set to win their first trophy. Both teams are in good form, and one will end their trophy curse after 18 years of long wait. 

It is anticipated that the final is going to be the big clash between the two top teams of the IPL, who have played the best cricket throughout the season.

1. Virat Kohli vs Harpreet Brar:

Virat Kohli is in great form, and for PBKS, it is a threat to get him out as early as possible. The former RCB captain has 614 runs this season. In the finals, PBKS will look for Harpreet Brar to get the wicket of Virat, which will boost their confidence. Harpreet Brar got Virat’s wicket twice in the IPL and again in the final; he got his wicket, which was the turning point of the game. 

2. Shreyas Iyer vs Josh Hazlewood:

Shreyas Iyer needs to play more carefully while facing Josh Hazlewood. With his current form, Hazlewood can change the game as he is the highest wicket-taker for RCB this season. But Josh Hazlewood is having the upper hand against Shreyas Iyer in the IPL. The pacer has got his wicket four times, and Iyer could score only 11 runs against him. However, in the final, both players meet up with good form, and this battle will be a reason to watch. 

3. Yuzvendra Chahal vs Rajat Patidar:

Rajat Patidar can play easily against spinners.  With Yuzvendra Chahal back in the team after missing the qualifier 1.  Rajat will look to take advantage of this and will get runs against him. However,  Chahal is the best spin bowler in T20 and will not leak runs and get wickets from him. 

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