As Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to face off in the much-anticipated IPL 2025 final on Tuesday, June 3, betting circles in Nagpur are witnessing heightened activity. With both teams eyeing their first-ever IPL title, bookies are offering nearly equal odds — though RCB is receiving a slight edge due to their dominant form in the playoffs.
Both teams enjoyed an impressive league campaign, each finishing with nine wins, four losses, and one no-result. Their performances were closely matched, including similar net run rates. While PBKS defeated RCB in Bengaluru, RCB returned the favor at Mullanpur and later crushed them in Qualifier 1 to become the first finalist.
This convincing victory has influenced local bookmakers, who have tilted the odds marginally in RCB’s favour. “RCB has momentum and a stronger track record in finals, even though they haven’t won one yet. That’s giving them the edge among punters,” said a Nagpur-based bookie on condition of anonymity.
RCB will be playing their fourth IPL final, having previously finished runners-up in 2009, 2011, and 2016. PBKS, on the other hand, make only their second final appearance, the first being in 2014 when they lost to KKR.
PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer brings a rare feat to this clash — he becomes the first captain to lead three different franchises to an IPL final. After guiding Delhi Capitals in 2020 and KKR to the title in 2024, Iyer now eyes glory with Punjab.
PBKS earned their final berth by defeating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday night, setting up a thrilling decider at the same venue — the Narendra Modi Stadium — against a determined RCB unit.
With a new IPL champion guaranteed, Nagpur’s betting markets remain on edge, mirroring the nationwide anticipation for what promises to be a landmark finale.
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