The stage is set for the most thrilling showdown of IPL 2025 — Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings in a historic final where a new champion will rise! As the spotlight shifts to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, cricket fans are gearing up for their biggest fantasy picks of the season. With star performers on both sides, the line is definitely blurry. From fiery batters to game-changing bowlers, here are our top 5 fantasy picks for tonight’s blockbuster clash. Let the IPL war begin!
Virat Kohli (RCB)
When it’s the IPL final, you don’t just pick Virat Kohli, you build your fantasy team around him. The RCB icon has turned this season into a personal highlight reel, amassing 614 runs with eight crisp half-centuries at a rock-solid average of 55.82.
And when it comes to Punjab Kings, Kohli seems to unlock a different gear altogether – 1,116 runs at a strike rate of 133. Just ask their bowlers who watched helplessly as he compiled six fifties in their last ten encounters, including a silken 73. With 8,618 runs across 17 seasons, he’s not just a run-machine — he’s the IPL’s original gold standard. If a masterclass is brewing tonight, chances are, it’s coming off Kohli’s bat.
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
Just when Punjab Kings needed a calm commander and a fearless striker, Shreyas Iyer delivered both. With 603 runs in 16 games and a strike rate soaring at 175.80 — his best yet — Iyer has lit up the tournament.
His unbeaten 87 off 41 in Qualifier 2 against Mumbai wasn’t just a knock, it was a warning shot. He may have stumbled in Qualifier 1 against RCB, but form, finesse, and a fierce temperament under pressure make him a fantasy must-have for the grand finale.
Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
Explosive. Unpredictable. Game-changing. Prabhsimran Singh has taken the 2025 season by storm, belting 523 runs at a blistering strike rate of 163.44. His second-half salvo — 91 (48), 83 (49), and 54 (36) — turned heads and matches alike.
While the playoffs haven’t seen his best yet, tonight is the perfect moment for a comeback. With power to spare and a point to prove, Prabhsimran could be the wildcard who turns the final on its head.
Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
If Kohli’s the artist, Hazlewood’s the assassin. The Aussie pacer has been breathing fire this season — 21 wickets in just 11 games, and an economy that rattles top orders and closes innings with icy precision.
His 3 for 21 dismantling of PBKS in Qualifier 1 was vintage Hazlewood — measured, lethal, and match-winning. With the Ahmedabad pitch offering bite for seamers, he’s more than just a threat — he’s RCB’s ace in the pack.
Josh Inglis (PBKS)
From outsider to headline-maker, Josh Inglis has scripted one of the IPL’s great debut tales. With 239 runs at a sizzling strike rate of 161.49, he’s become Punjab’s go-to firestarter in the middle overs.
That fearless 73 (42) against Mumbai and his 20-run takedown of Jasprit Bumrah prove he’s no shrinking violet. Inglis is a gambler’s dream — unpredictable, electric, and just one big moment away from turning the final into his own showreel.
The final word?
Big names. Big stakes. Bigger moments await in Ahmedabad. Whether you’re gunning for fantasy bragging rights or just soaking in the spectacle, these five stars are where the drama begins.