The die is cast for the eagerly anticipated IPL 2025 Final with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) facing off Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The two teams had earlier clashed in Qualifier 1, where RCB dominated the game and sent PBKS packing by 8 wickets. Now that PBKS have come back after winning Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians, the final has all the makings of an exciting encounter.
High Stakes for Maiden IPL Title
Both franchises look to win their first-ever IPL trophy, thus adding to the intensity of this encounter. RCB under Rajat Patidar’s leadership appear to be at their best, and PBKS under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy are no less determined following a heroic chase against MI.
What the AI Says: All Eyes on RCB
In order to determine who would be the probable winner, the predictions of AI websites Grok, Gemini, and ChatGPT were considered—and all three selected RCB.
Grok’s Analysis
“On data available, RCB seems to have the upper hand. They had sealed their final’s berth with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over PBKS in Qualifier 1, bowling them out for 101 runs and pursuing the target with 60 balls in hand.”. RCB’s bowling, spearheaded by Josh Hazlewood (21 wickets in 11 games) and Suyash Sharma, has been potent, and their batting, which is built around Virat Kohli (614 runs at a 55.81 average) and Phil Salt’s explosive batting, is in peak condition. RCB’s past track record at Ahmedabad (six out of eight games won by teams batting first) and their capability to manage high-pressure situations provide them with an edge,” Grok added.
It stated that experts such as David Warner and Shane Watson also support RCB, with Warner even predicting Hazlewood as his Player of the Match.
Speaking on PBKS chances, Grok stated:
“PBKS, though, displayed grit in Qualifier 2, pursuing 203 against Mumbai Indians under Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 87. Their batting with Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma can be destructive, and their bowling with Kyle Jamieson and Yuzvendra Chahal is promising. But their previous meltdown against RCB indicates weakness under pressure.”
Grok ended with an unmistakable call
“Looking at RCB’s current shape, well-balanced team, and momentum, I foresee Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerging victorious in the IPL 2025 final. The game can be close if PBKS uses dew to chase, but RCB’s depth of experience in big games makes them the probable champions.”
Gemini’s Take
Gemini called the final “a much-awaited final between two teams looking to win their first-ever IPL title.” It noted that RCB had an edge based on recent performances but admitted that PBKS had demonstrated strong resilience. “The result will be based on how well they play on the day and other aspects such as the toss and how weather interruptions can also prove crucial,” it said.
In its educated guess, Gemini further added
“If I strictly had to make a gambling guess on the IPL 2025 final between RCB and PBKS, it would be an extremely difficult decision, as both teams have strong reasons why they might claim their first title. Forcing myself to make a pick, I would probably slightly favor Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).”
ChatGPT’s Prediction
ChatGPT seconded the opinion, citing RCB’s consistent performance this season. “Given RCB’s consistent form and past wins over PBKS this season, including a convincing win in Qualifier 1, they are favorites for the final. However, PBKS’s recent forms and the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer might be a big challenge.”
ChatGPT’s last pick
“Prediction: Narrow win for RCB, citing their recent forms and head-to-head advantage this season.”\
Fans Look Forward to the Ultimate Confrontation
As the cricketing world waits with bated breath, fans are divided, but statistics favor one contender: RCB. With Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, and Phil Salt blazing away, and supported by experts and AI as well, Bengaluru will seek to win the trophy that has been out of their reach for so long. Still, PBKS’s attitude never to say die and gun-wielding lineup might just upset the applecart in a nail-biting conclusion.
