Ahmedabad, June 3 -- Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, in the world's largest cricket stadium, the Narendra Modi Stadium, here in Ahmedabad.

After an enduring season, just one win separates RCB and PBKS from their first IPL title. Shreyas Iyer is one step away from becoming the first captain to win two IPL titles with different franchises. On the other hand, after three failed attempts, Virat is one step away from getting his hands on his first title with RCB in 18 years.

Bengaluru, who finished second in the group stage, blazed its way into the final with an imposing eight-wicket triumph in a...