New Delhi, June 2 -- The IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings is one for the history books. Neither side has ever lifted the IPL trophy, so this match promises to end a long wait.

When we look at their overall head-to-head, it shows just how evenly matched they've been over the years. Both teams have won 18 matches each out of their 36 total meetings, proving a classic rivalry.

In IPL 2025, however, RCB have had the upper hand. Out of their three encounters this season, Bengaluru have won two. PBKS won the first match in a rain-hit game on April 18, but RCB bounced back with a solid 7-wicket win just two days later.

The biggest statement came in Qualifier 1, where RCB bowled out Punjab for only 101 and ch...