India, June 2 -- With Mumbai Indians knocked out, the stage is set for a new chapter in IPL history as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings gear up for a thrilling showdown in Tuesday's final - guaranteeing a first-time champion this season. The two teams that finished in the top two in the league stage, showcasing consistency over the 14 matches, have reached the final after passing the playoff hurdles. The pressure of expectations is going to be on both teams to win their first title and end their 18-year-long drought.

Here we analyse the key factors which is likely to play a big role in crowning the new IPL champion:

The mega finale will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, where Punjab Kings played their qualifier ...