🏏 IPL 2025 Final: RCB vs PBKS – Live from Ahmedabad!
🏏 IPL 2025 Final: RCB vs PBKS – Live from Ahmedabad! 
The grand finale of the IPL 2025 is unfolding at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, featuring a thrilling face-off between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Both teams are vying for their maiden IPL title, making this a historic clash. 
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🧢 Toss Update
Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first, aiming to leverage the evening conditions and put pressure on RCB’s batting lineup.
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🏏 Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood 
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal 
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🌟 Key Players to Watch
• Virat Kohli (RCB): With 614 runs this season at an average of 55.82, Kohli remains the linchpin of RCB’s batting. 
• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): Leading from the front, Iyer has amassed 603 runs, showcasing consistency and leadership. 
• Josh Hazlewood (RCB): The Australian pacer has been instrumental with 21 wickets, providing crucial breakthroughs. 
• Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): With 18 wickets, Arshdeep’s bowling prowess will be vital for PBKS’s success. 
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🎉 Pre-Match Highlights
The closing ceremony was a spectacle, featuring a heartfelt tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. Renowned singer Shankar Mahadevan captivated the audience with his performance, setting the stage for an electrifying final. 
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🌦️ Weather Update
Earlier in the day, Ahmedabad experienced rain showers, raising concerns about the match proceedings. However, the weather has since cleared, and the match is progressing without interruptions.
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📺 How to Watch
For viewers in Nepal, the IPL 2025 Final is being broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar. Ensure you tune in to catch every moment of this historic encounter.
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Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis as we witness the crowning of a new IPL champion!