By The stage is set for the biggest clash of the season — the IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the colossal Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After two months of intense cricket action, two teams remain in the hunt for their maiden IPL trophy, and fans across the globe are gearing up for what promises to be a blockbuster showdown.
These two teams have already faced off in Qualifier 1, where RCB showcased complete dominance, bowling PBKS out for just 101 and chasing down the target in a mere 10 overs with 8 wickets in hand. While that performance placed RCB as clear favorites, PBKS made a roaring comeback in Qualifier 2, chasing a massive 203-run target against Mumbai Indians, thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 87 and contributions from their explosive middle order.
As the two sides prepare to square off again, fans and experts remain split over who holds the upper hand. To add a unique perspective, we turned to three of the world’s leading AI platforms — Grok, Gemini, and ChatGPT — for their predictions on this marquee final. Interestingly, all three picked the same winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
What the AIs Say: RCB Favored to Win
Grok’s Take: All-Round RCB Too Strong
According to Grok, RCB enters the final with a clear edge. Their clinical victory over PBKS in Qualifier 1 was not just a win — it was a statement. Josh Hazlewood, with 21 wickets in 11 matches, has led the bowling attack alongside Suyash Sharma, forming a potent pace-spin duo. On the batting front, Virat Kohli has had a vintage season, scoring 614 runs at an average of 55.81, while Phil Salt has provided explosive starts.
Grok also highlighted RCB’s superior record at Ahmedabad, with teams batting first often having the upper hand. With their experience in pressure matches, Grok confidently predicts an RCB win. Interestingly, cricket experts David Warner and Shane Watson echoed Grok’s sentiment, with Warner backing Hazlewood to be Player of the Match.
Gemini’s Analysis: RCB Has Slight Advantage
Gemini emphasized the unpredictable nature of finals but gave a marginal edge to RCB based on recent performances and psychological advantage. Their earlier win over PBKS plays a key role in the prediction. While acknowledging PBKS’s explosive lineup — with players like Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, and the impact of Kyle Jamieson and Yuzvendra Chahal in the bowling department — Gemini believes RCB’s balance and form give them the upper hand.
Still, Gemini noted that factors like toss, dew conditions, and match-day pressure could shift momentum, but if forced to choose, it leans slightly toward RCB.
ChatGPT’s Verdict: RCB to Win, Narrowly
ChatGPT agreed with Grok and Gemini, citing RCB’s superior head-to-head record this season and overall consistency. While PBKS’s comeback in Qualifier 2 shows they can’t be counted out, ChatGPT believes RCB’s core group, led by Kohli and Hazlewood, has the experience and composure to handle the big occasion.
With both sides featuring several match-winners, ChatGPT predicts a tight game, but ultimately sees RCB lifting their first-ever IPL trophy.
The Final Showdown: Who Will Make History?
Both RCB and PBKS have long been labeled as underachievers in IPL history. Tonight, one of them will shed that tag. PBKS, led by the calm and composed Shreyas Iyer, have shown incredible grit and hunger. But RCB, under the leadership of Rajat Patidar and powered by in-form veterans, seem more balanced and focused than ever.
While cricket remains a game of glorious uncertainties, all three AI platforms agree: RCB are the favorites to win IPL 2025.
That said, PBKS’s explosive lineup and never-say-die spirit mean fans should brace for a thrilling final. Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain — IPL 2025 will crown a first-time champion.
