The Narendra Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the IPL 2025 final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings on June 3. Notably, PBKS finished 1st in the IPL 2025 league standings before going down to 2nd-placed RCB in Qualifier 1. PBKS scored just 101 runs and were tamed by RCB, who won the match by 8 wickets in 10 overs. The win helped RCB reach the final, whereas PBKS got another chance to make amends. They played in Qualifier 2 against the Mumbai Indians, who won the Eliminator. A win over MI saw PBKS earn a berth in the final.
The Narendra Modi Stadium hosted Qualifier 2 and now hosts the IPL final as well.
In terms of the head-to-head record, RCB and PBKS have met each other 36 times in the IPL. RCB won 18 games compared to PBKS’ 18. In IPL 2025, RCB have beaten PBKS twice in three meetings.
PBKS have reached their 2nd IPL final in the tournament’s history, having lost to KKR in 2014. Meanwhile, RCB are playing in their 4th IPL final. RCB have lost each of their last three finals.
Most importantly, IPL will see a new winner with both sides getting a chance to come out on top in their 18th season.
Ahead of a crunch IPL 2025 final battle, we look at the pitch report of the Narendra Modi Stadium alongside match insights and conditions.
Narendra Modi Stadium’s Location & Key Details of the Stadium
As mentioned, the stadium is located in the capital of Gujarat, Ahmedabad. A total of 8 matches have been played this season at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This venue is the home stadium of the Gujarat Titans, who won 4 and lost three out of the 7 matches this season. Meanwhile, MI and PBKS played Qualifier 2 here. PBKS have won both their matches here this season against GT and MI, respectively. Meanwhile, RCB are playing their 1st game here this season.
Originally named the Motera Stadium, the venue was renamed after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It’s the largest cricket stadium in the world, and the venue has hosted the ICC 2023 World Cup final in addition to playing host to the 2022 and 2023 IPL finals. Notably, this is the 3rd time an IPL final is being held here. Originally, Eden Gardens was supposed to host this season’s Qualifier 2 and final, but the BCCI changed the venue once the tournament was suspended midway through the season.
The Narendra Modi stadium has four dressing rooms, 11 center pitches, and two practice grounds. The practice grounds can also serve as venues for domestic matches.
Recently, British rock band Coldplay performed here at this stadium in January 2025 as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour.
What is the Pitch Like at Narendra Modi Stadium?
This season, 11 of the 16 innings at this venue have witnessed scores in excess of 200. It’s a batting paradise here, and the team batting first needs to target around 220 to feel safe. Meanwhile, teams batting first have won six of the 8 games this season. The two victories for a chasing side were seen in a day game in the league stage before Qualifier 2. The pitch for the final is expected to be a mixed-soil (red and black) surface in the middle of the square. As per ESPNcricinfo, the pitch that will be used is where PBKS opened their season with a win over GT. PBKS scored in excess of 240 runs back then.
Key Stats & Records at Narendra Modi Stadium
RCB’s best scorer here is 206/1 versus GT in IPL 2024. They chased down a target of 201. GT had scored 200/3 in that match. RCB’s lowest score here is 145/8. They posted the score versus PBKS in the 2021 edition.
PBKS hold the highest team total at the Narendra Modi Stadium, scoring 243/5 versus GT in March 2025. PBKS’ lowest score here is 123/9 versus KKR in the IPL 2021 season. It’s the 3rd-lowest score by a team here, as per ESPNcricinfo.
In the IPL 2025 season, the first innings scores here read: 243, 196, 217, 203, 224, 235, 230, and 203. The average first innings score here this season is 218.87.
Meanwhile, the 2nd innings scores here this season are: 232, 160, 159, 204, 186, 202, 147, and 208. The average score here while chasing is 187.25.
PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer owns 242 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium from three innings. Notably, he is yet to be dismissed. His strike rate is 226.16. For RCB, talisman Virat Kohli has 219 runs from six matches at 54.75. He owns 2 fifties.
In 4 matches here, Bhuvneshwar Kumar of RCB has taken 9 wickets. He averages 11 with his ER being 6.60. For PBKS, Arshdeep Singh has managed 3 scalps here from 4 games.
Pacers have been more successful, with 7 of the top 10 bowlers in terms of wickets here being fast bowlers.
PBKS have won two games here while batting first and one game while batting 2nd.
A total of 44 matches have been played here at this venue. The average run rate batting first here is 9.03. Teams batting first here have won 21 times. Meanwhile, teams batting 2nd have won here 22 times. 1 match has been tied.
RCB vs PBKS: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?
As per the weather update, the forecast for the RCB vs Punjab Kings IPL final has an outside chance of some rain. It’s expected to be another hot and humid day. The temperature could range between 27 and 36 degrees Celsius. If rain comes in, there could still be a full game if one doesn’t lose many overs. If the match gets washed out, there is a reserve day in place.
RCB vs PBKS: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?
Both sides have equal depth and pedigree. It’s nothing much to separate them. Pacers will have a say in this contest. Both sides bat deep and have quality in both batting and bowling departments. PBKS have won both their game here. And in both games, they scored in excess of 200.
Bhuvneshwar has dismissed PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh 5 times in 7 T20 innings. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood has got Shreyas out four times in six IPL innings. These two battles can set the tone of this contest.
FAQs – Pitch Report for Narendra Modi Stadium
What is the pitch report for Narendra Modi Stadium for today’s match?
The pitch is expected to be batting-friendly. The average score here while batting first this season is 220-plus.
Who has the better record at Narendra Modi Stadium?
PBKS have won four games out of seven (Tied 1, Lost 2) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. RCB have played six matches here. They have won three matches and lost three.