The wait is finally over. After a rollercoaster IPL 2025 season filled with unforgettable performances, dramatic finishes, and rising stars, the final clash has arrived. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) tonight at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and for both teams, the stakes couldn’t be higher it’s a shot at their first ever IPL title.
But beyond the excitement, a new trend has caught attention: all major AI prediction platforms are picking the same winner. Whether it’s fan sentiment analysis, form-based simulations, or performance tracking models the verdict is unanimous.
RCB is the AI’s favourite to win IPL 2025
Why AI Picks RCB
AI models analyze massive volumes of cricket data from individual player stats and team combinations to pitch history and weather conditions. Here’s why most platforms are leaning toward RCB:
Unmatched Form
RCB has peaked at just the right time. After a moderate start to the season, they roared through the second half with a string of victories, including a dominant win over PBKS in Qualifier 1. AI tools give high weightage to momentum, and RCB is riding a wave.
High-Impact Players
Led by Rajat Patidar, and with Virat Kohli in sublime touch (over 600 runs this season), RCB’s batting lineup is both stable and explosive. On the bowling side, Josh Hazlewood and Mohammed Siraj have delivered under pressure, giving RCB the best bowling strike rate in the playoffs.
Strategic Advantage
AI-powered analysis of the Ahmedabad pitch reveals that teams batting second have had greater success under lights. RCB’s flexibility in chasing and deep batting lineup tilt the odds in their favour.
PBKS: Not to Be Underestimated
While AI may back RCB, PBKS has had a stellar campaign of its own. Topping the league table, they’ve looked like a rejuvenated side under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership.
Rising Stars
Young opener Priyansh Arya has taken the tournament by storm, including a stunning 100 off 39 balls earlier in the season. With Livingstone, Curran, and Iyer anchoring the core, PBKS has match-winners across departments.
Bounceback Power
After a heavy defeat in Qualifier 1 against RCB, PBKS made a strong statement in Qualifier 2 by eliminating Mumbai Indians. That grit makes them dangerous in a pressure game.
Head-to-Head Record
In IPL history, PBKS leads the head-to-head with 17 wins to RCB’s 16. However, RCB has won two of their three encounters this season including a commanding victory in the qualifier.
Conditions for the Final
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Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Weather: Cloudy, with a chance of light showers (50–60%)
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Pitch: Flat surface early, likely to slow down later good for chasing if dew sets in
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Toss Factor: Crucial teams chasing have won 70% of the evening games this season
RCB may be the favourites on paper and according to the algorithms, but cricket is never decided by code alone. The IPL final is a stage where pressure overrides prediction, and a single over can change destiny.
One thing is certain: fans are in for a thriller. Will RCB finally lift their first IPL trophy? Or will PBKS silence the doubters and make history?
