IPL 2025 Finals: RCB VS PBKS draws huge crowd at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Cricket news
A record-breaking mob of 90,871 fans saw the final of the IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, one night that promises drama, Bhavna and possibly a new champion.The stadium was echoing with enthusiasm even before the match started. Fans across the country were happy for their teams. When Virat Kohli went out to bat, the crowd erupted in joy. People waved the flags, danced in the stand, and made the Mexican wave under the light. It did not feel just like a cricket match, it looked like a grand celebration of the game. On the pitch, Punjab Kings justified their decision to bowl first after winning the toss to Skipper Shreyas Iyer. Despite a promising start by RCB, where Virat Kohli anchored the innings with 35-ball 43, the PBKS bowled by Arshdeep Singh (3/40) and Kyle Jaimison (3/48) went on strike in PBKS Bowling Unit-Surya moments. Camos from Rajat Patidar (26), Jitesh Sharma (24), and Romio Shepherd (17) helped RCB reach 190/9 in its 20 overs.
While the average score in an IPL final is around 170, looking at the nature of the surface, RCB may still feel that they are a bit equal – left the second innings open. One thing is for certain: With more than 90,000 live watching and millions of tuning, this IPL final is a moment that Indian cricket will never forget soon.Quiz: Who is that IPL player?Royal Challengers Bangalore (XI Playing): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jeetash Sharma (W), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Day, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Hazlewood,Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyash Arya, Josh England (W), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Vaidhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jaimisson, Vijaykumar Vishak, Arashdeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh
