New Delhi, June 3 -- After 73 thrilling encounters, the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is at its business end when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings face-off against each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. IPL will have a new champion on the day as none of RCB and Punjab Kings tasted success despite coming close to title on multiple occasions.

Both RCB and Punjab Kings finished in the top two of the points table after the league stage. RCB made the final after defeating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. Punjab Kings then defeated Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 to seal their second appearance in an IPL final.

For RCB, there is an uncertainty over the availability of all-rounder Tim Dav...